An international conference held in Italy has called for the launch of a "Religious Commonalities" project to promote interfaith dialogue and cooperation. The conference, organized by the Mohammed bin Zayed University for Humanities and two Italian universities, brought together around 100 academics, researchers, and specialists in religious studies. The project aims to study common values and principles among different religions and promote mutual understanding and respect.
The conference, which took place at the University of Padua, recommended expanding exchange programs for professors, researchers, and students, as well as promoting joint academic research and publications. The participants also emphasized the importance of establishing a regular schedule for the conference, with a new scientific theme for each edition that addresses current social and intellectual transformations.
The conference's closing statement urged academic and religious institutions to develop ethical frameworks for the use of artificial intelligence, based on shared human values. This, the statement argued, would help guide technological development towards promoting understanding and coexistence. The participants also stressed the need to connect academic research with social and cultural reality and to enhance the role of universities in serving society.
The conference recommended publishing outstanding research papers presented at the conference in an international peer-reviewed journal. The event provided a platform for dialogue and the exchange of ideas among different faiths and cultures, particularly in the face of current social transformations and rising extremist rhetoric.
The participants emphasized that the conference was an opportunity to bring together academics and researchers from different backgrounds and to promote a culture of dialogue and understanding. They also highlighted the importance of continuing this initiative and discussing current and future issues in the field of religious studies.
The conference was attended by academics and researchers from various countries, including Morocco. The event was seen as a valuable opportunity for promoting interfaith dialogue and cooperation, particularly in the current social and intellectual context.
The "Religious Commonalities" project aims to promote mutual understanding and respect among different religions and cultures. The project's launch was called for by the conference participants, who emphasized the importance of studying common values and principles among different faiths.
Key points
- The conference promoted interfaith dialogue and cooperation
- The "Religious Commonalities" project aims to study common values and principles among different religions
- The conference recommended expanding exchange programs for professors, researchers, and students
