Click here (YouTube/NewYorkTimes) to view a short video concerning the traditional site of the prophet Ezekiel's tomb... What prospects might this holy place hold for inter-religious dialogue and harmony? What possibilities might it entail for inter-religious strife?
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I believe there would be a lot to talk about here. The person in the video said this is the burial place of Ezekiel and there is a prayer written there. There are a lot of pictures that the country is trying to preserve. They are wanting to make the area muticultural so everyone feels welcome.
Only good can come from making such an area multicultural. The only downside is that it could become more of a target for terrorism. But particularly in such a holy site, and with the people traveling there as pilgrims that simply want to pray and show respect, I believe virtually no inter-religious strife will occur here between worshippers. It site is already 'owned' by one nation, so no other nation or group of people has the right to try and gain control of it.
I agree with Sydney, making an area like this multicultural would produce a lot of good. But with good comes with bad. There is potential for it to become a terrorist target. The biggest plus that I see about making this area multicultural is that everyone would be able to go there and worship who they wanted to and however they wanted to without people making fun of them or condemning them. But there could be bullying that happens between religions regardless of how harmony is there.
This would be a great site for the faithful if it can be made into the multi-cultural site that the Iraqi's want. It could also be a great target for terrorists since it would be made into a place for Christians and Jews to gather as well as muslims.
Of course, opening up this place would definitely open an inter-religious dialogue. Whether or not this dialogue would be harmonious, is questionable. If gone about in the right way, it is likely that the place could serve as a gathering point for Muslims, Jews and Christians alike. However, it is also likely that the issue of "ownership" could arise. Ownership brings the religious communities closer to a place of strife than harmony, as dispute would almost certainly arise. Is there a way to avoid this? We won't know until it happens.
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I believe there would be a lot to talk about here. The person in the video said this is the burial place of Ezekiel and there is a prayer written there. There are a lot of pictures that the country is trying to preserve. They are wanting to make the area muticultural so everyone feels welcome.
Lisa
Only good can come from making such an area multicultural. The only downside is that it could become more of a target for terrorism. But particularly in such a holy site, and with the people traveling there as pilgrims that simply want to pray and show respect, I believe virtually no inter-religious strife will occur here between worshippers. It site is already 'owned' by one nation, so no other nation or group of people has the right to try and gain control of it.
Sydney
I agree with Sydney, making an area like this multicultural would produce a lot of good. But with good comes with bad. There is potential for it to become a terrorist target. The biggest plus that I see about making this area multicultural is that everyone would be able to go there and worship who they wanted to and however they wanted to without people making fun of them or condemning them. But there could be bullying that happens between religions regardless of how harmony is there.
Saryn
This would be a great site for the faithful if it can be made into the multi-cultural site that the Iraqi's want. It could also be a great target for terrorists since it would be made into a place for Christians and Jews to gather as well as muslims.
Bob
Of course, opening up this place would definitely open an inter-religious dialogue. Whether or not this dialogue would be harmonious, is questionable. If gone about in the right way, it is likely that the place could serve as a gathering point for Muslims, Jews and Christians alike. However, it is also likely that the issue of "ownership" could arise. Ownership brings the religious communities closer to a place of strife than harmony, as dispute would almost certainly arise. Is there a way to avoid this? We won't know until it happens.
Sophie
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