Perspectives on Identity and Religion
What is identity? What is its relationship to religion and culture? How does it relate to modernization? What…
Conflict
18 articles
How Collaboration Makes a Difference in Dispute Resolution
Parties in a dispute can resolve their differences in various ways. Oftentimes, at least one party feels a…
Responses to Conflict in Individualistic and Collectivistic Societies
Cultural differences have a potential to trigger conflicts at all levels, and the response each society gives to…
Different Approaches to Interpersonal Conflict
“…set things right (adjust all matters of difference) among yourselves to allow no discord…”1 Approximately three decades ago,…
Editorial: Culture of Coexistence
The Fountain is co-sponsoring an international conference in Abuja, Nigeria, November 18-19. The theme is “Establishing a Culture…
The Challenge of Peaceful Coexistence
‘Peaceful coexistence is the most important project of our era. But we cannot do it alone or in…
Faith, Theology and Service in Peacebuilding
Fethullah Gulen’s work and thinking starts and ends in faith. In a world that commonly extends conflict by…
In the land of Yooks and Zooks
What you are about to read is a review of a children’s book which had been banned from…
A Climate of Tolerance in Rwanda after Genocide
Since the beginning of civilization, humankind has engaged in various conflicts all over the world. History offers many…
Interfaith Dialogue and Alliance Principles in the Works of Said Nursi
Said Nursi (d. 1960) was one of the pivotal Muslim scholars of the twentieth century who supported the…
The Horizon of Science
Atoms and molecules function at the foundation of the entire visible universe and its emerging characteristics. Our nutritional…
Peace and Conflict Resolution Concepts in the Madina Charter
It is much easier to make contact with people from vastly different cultures and beliefs in the context…
The Role of Education for Dialogue
“No one yet realized the wealth of sympathy, the kindness and generosity hidden in the soul of a…
The Question of Lifestyle in Interfaith Relationships
A common expression used in “explaining” an apparent animosity among the members of different faiths is to say…
Interfaith Dialog and Peacebuilding
David R. Smock (Editor). Interfaith Dialogue and Peacebuilding.(United States Institute of Peace Press: 2002)150 pages, ISBN 1-929223-35-8. In…