Rethinking Theosophy of Peace: A Cross-Cultural Discourse on Interreligious Understanding and Religious Pluralism

Area of Science:

• Religious Studies
• Philosophy of Religion
• Sociology of Religion

Background:

• Interreligious dialogue often faces challenges due to doctrinal differences.
• A need exists for frameworks that promote understanding while respecting religious particularities.

Purpose of the Study:

• To propose a model of integrative religious pluralism.
• To identify shared elements across diverse religious traditions.
• To establish a foundation for enhanced interreligious understanding and coexistence.

Main Methods:

• Conceptual analysis of religious and spiritual traditions.
• Identification of common metaphysical, ethical, and spiritual themes.
• Synthesis of existing scholarship on religious pluralism and dialogue.

Main Results:

• Identified three core shared elements: transcendental unity, the golden rule, and ego-transcendence.
• Demonstrated that these elements are implicitly or explicitly present across various traditions.
• Argued these shared insights provide a robust basis for interreligious dialogue.

Conclusions:

• Integrative religious pluralism offers a viable framework for fostering interreligious harmony.
• Shared universal principles can bridge divides between distinct religious paths.
• This model supports peaceful coexistence through mutual understanding and respect.