Mumbai Parliament Of Religions Calls For Acceptance Beyond Tolerance, Greater Inclusivity And Interfaith Cooperation
Mumbai: Religious leaders, members of civil society, citizens, and scholars met on Saturday at the Mumbai Parliament of Religions 2026 to explore how the meeting's theme 'The Courage to Live Together' can be explored for communities to work together to strengthen coexistence, dignity and social justice. Mumbai Conference Examines Religious Polarisation And Social Mistrust The meeting, convened by…
Mumbai hosted the Parliament of Religions 2026 on Saturday, bringing together religious leaders, civil society members, citizens, and scholars to discuss the theme "The Courage to Live Together." The meeting, organized by the Inter-Religious Solidarity Council (IRSC) in collaboration with the Centre for Study of Society and Secularism (CSSS), aimed to explore how to build coexistence, dignity, and social justice among diverse communities.
The event examined the challenges of religious polarization, prejudice, segregation, and mistrust, and sought solutions through interfaith dialogue and cooperation.
Professor Pradeep Gokhale, a philosophy scholar, proposed a human-centered approach to religion, emphasizing the legitimacy of various religious and non-religious perspectives while recognizing the need for mutual trust and ethical responsibility. Chintan Modi, a writer, journalist, and educator, called for inclusive interfaith dialogue, peace journalism, and the visibility of women and LGBTQ voices.
Sabah Khan highlighted the importance of addressing ghettoization and creating opportunities for people to interact with one another's social spaces.
The speakers also emphasized the significance of Maharashtra's syncretic traditions and Bahá’í teachings in promoting unity without uniformity. Dr. Astrid Lobo Gajiwala urged for a shift from tolerance to acceptance, advocating for interfaith marriages and recognizing dissenters within religious communities. The event featured a panel discussion on faith, coexistence, and a just society, moderated by Prabhuji Keshav Chandra Das, where participants discussed the need for everyday acts of solidarity, confronting prejudice, and collective responsibility in building a peaceful society.
The Parliament concluded with the launch of IRSC's inaugural newsletter, marking the beginning of a new chapter in interreligious cooperation and the shared mission to create a harmonious society.
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