Interconfessional Dialogue and its Elitological Dimension
In the article, based on the philosophical understanding of the dialogue, an attempt is made to consider the peculiarity of interfaith dialogue from the position of an elitist approach. It is recognized that the leading topic of inter-confessional dialogue is the establishment of mutual understanding and cooperation. The dialogue between confessions provides a full range of non-religious relations, which concerns cultural relations and social ties. The essence of the interfaith dialogue is the meeting of various confessions and the coordination of positions on problematic issues of the life of society. These positions are conditioned by the religious attitudes of confessions. A dialogue is a meeting during which common views on the challenges and problems faced by confessional organizations are clarified, what joint actions can be counted on in the future, and interfaith consent is established. In this way, there is a harmonization of interfaith relations, the agreement of the rules of the hostel, based on equality and fair treatment of each other. To coordinate positions and develop a common understanding of the problems. In this sense, interfaith dialogue can be viewed as a factor in strengthening the integrity and unity of society. One of the motives of interfaith dialogue is to learn the positions and values of another religion, correlate them with their own and determine their correlation and consequences, such as religious-spiritual, cultural, social, political. In accordance with the analysis of these consequences, further relations are being built. Dialogue is an effective means of preventing and resolving interfaith conflicts. As a rule, the conflict situation in non-confessional relations is built according to the scheme of friendfoe. Reaching agreement between confessions, which is ensured by the proximity of basic moral and spiritual religious values, establishes peace in society and defines possible areas of cooperation. On religious issues, religious issues, the dialogue within the country between confessions should be aimed not at bringing dogmas closer together, but at clarifying them. The article emphasizes the high role and importance of elites in establishing interfaith dialogue. The task of elite is to preserve the essence of your own religious views unchanged and at the same time create a situation of peace and cooperation on real social problems.