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The Quest for World Community Based on the Resources of Other Groups (1975)

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First Interreligious Peace Colloquium: List of Participants (1975)

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Joint Proposals Adopted (1972)

At the request of the Jewish–Christian Consultation in Lugano (October 1970), a group of Jewish and Christian scholars met in Geneva in April 1972 to discuss the theme “The Quest for World Community – Jewish and Christian Perspectives.” At the end of the meeting, the following Joint Proposals were formulated: The present world situation is characterized by increasing interdependence. Mass communication from continent to continent brings close to us the concerns of millions of people of whose existence we were hardly aware before. Modern travel helps us to become acquainted firsthand with ways of life and thinking which in the past were hardly known to us. Economic, technological, and political developments draw the people of this world more closely to one another. This development raises acutely the question whether mankind will be able to create a world community which allows for life in justice and peace.The realization of such a new order is not optional. It is decisive for the future of the human race., "One world ... or none" is more than a slogan. However, the concept of interdependence of mankind It may hold out the promise of new' commuKity but we also know from bitter experience that human institutions are not always unmixed blessings, no matter how noble the intentions of their founders, and may even lead to new conflicts of unprecedented dimensions. Groups can overreach themselves and destroy others. Nations can and do make war, and one world may be dictatorial or soulless.When speaking of world community we do not think of an imposed uniformity throughout the world - ideological, cultural, political and religious. Wo feci that world community needs to be under-stood as community of communities. The identity of each group must notbe extinguished, but each must find its place in the wider community 0T communities. Only such a concept provides the hope for the development of a human future in which individuals and groups will have their rights respected a…
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Report About the Conclusions of the Christian Study Group (1972)

At the Jewish-Christian consultation at Lugano, two main themes were recommended for further study: (1) The Quest for World Community: Jewish and Christian Perspectives (2) Jewish and Christian Perspectives on the Relationship to each other and the Relation with Men of Other Faiths. Obviously, this programme was too ambitious. It will not be possible to deal with both themes. Priority needs to be given to the first. It has a great advantage in that it directs our attention to the present situation of the world. It does not start from an analysis of our traditions, but rather looks at a problem mankind is facing today. This theme may provide the possibility and opportunity for cooperation.The following six points will need to be developed in the paper we plan to work out together:World CommunityWhat do we understand by this term? We are faced with the phenomenon! of an increasing inter-dependence. This constitutes a challenge to Jews and Christians alike. We need to remember that this growing inter-dependence is ambivalent. It presents us with new possibilities of relationships but also with new conflicts and threats; there is the danger of selfdestruction of humanity. Therefore, this ambivalence of the growing inter-depen- donco should be stated.The meaning of the different terms should be made clear. Should we distinguish between "world order" or "-society" as a maximum to be hoped for in this world and thus reserve the word ’community’ for the eschatological fulfilment? Discussion of the terms would be required.2. The Common Specificity of the Jewish-Christian TraditionJews and Christians share a common tradition. Is it correct to say that we share an understanding of man and his role in history - of man created in the image of God? Freedom and dignity, justice, etc. are important factors for a world community. These concepts must be spelled out. On the one hand our situation is the result of human activity; on the other hand we experience today all the limitatio…
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