On Inter-Faith Dialogue: How It Is Nurtured in Portugal

What if the United States were to publish a book on comparative religion? What would the response of Americans be? How might the rest of the world view such an action?

What if the government of Iran were to publish a book on the significance of religion that included the Baha'i Faith? How would such an action change the understanding people in different parts of the world have of the country?

From Baha'i blogger extraordinaire Marco: Here are some great news from Portugal!

A book on history, holy writings and traditions of the Wold Great Religions (Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam and Baha'i Faith) was published yesterday in Portugal.

This single volume (with almost 900 pages) is a collective work of several religious communities in Portugal; it is also a proof of religious harmony and cooperation in our country.

The book will be a valuable resource for any student or researcher of the religious phenomena and aims to foster even greater respect and mutual understanding amongst religious communities in Portugal.

The Portuguese Government sponsored the book and the Minister of Presidency described it as "the seed of a new stage in inter-faith dialogue in Portugal". Portugal has no State religion, but the Government cooperates with religious communities.

NOTE: Yes, I was involved in this project! :-)

Congratulations, Marco!