On December 16, we took part in a very special event at the Jesuit College.
On Tuesday, December 16, an Evening Academy dedicated to the theme of interreligious dialogue took place at the Jesuit College. The event was organized in cooperation with the Jesuit College, our MKD Association, and the Social Academy.
The main guest of the evening was the Jesuit Fr. Dr. Ivan Platovnjak, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Theology of the University of Ljubljana. In his lecture, he first emphasized the importance of relationships and dialogue in human coexistence, and then turned to the question of relations between religions. He presented the Christian perspective on interreligious dialogue, particularly in the light of the encyclical Fratelli tutti and the declaration Nostra aetate, and also highlighted the Islamic understanding of dialogue and the importance of mutual respect.
We were delighted to take part in the event together with the members of the Intercultural Dialogue Association. The audience was also addressed by our association’s president, Mr. Furkan Güner. The informal part of the evening continued with pleasant socializing and a reception featuring traditional Turkish savory and sweet dishes prepared by our volunteers.
The shared experience of the evening confirmed that dialogue between Christians and Muslims is not only possible, but also rich and fruitful when it is grounded in humility, attentive listening, and openness. Beyond dialogue, meaningful cooperation is also possible—and this is exactly what we experienced together at the Evening Academy.
As the MKD Association, we are active in the field of interfaith dialogue throughout the year. You can read more about our activities related to interfaith dialogue HERE.
