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The “R” factor in the Euromediterranean Region
Religion, politics, conflicts, dialogue
Casa Cares February 12th 2005
The Mediterranean
Too small to split (interdependance)Too large to link (fragmentation – Euromediterranean sub-regions)
(Bichara Khader)
Christian denominations in the EU
Catholics 57%Protestants evangelicals 13,11Other evangelicals 1,99Anglicans 5,61Orthodox, 3,38
A mosaic of minorities
22 million Muslims1million Buddhists1 million Hindus900.000 Jehova’s Witnesses1 million Sikhs
The opening of the religious market /1
Traditionally single faith countries (Italy, Spain, Greece, Denmark)Traditionally multi-faith countries (UK, The Netherlands, Finlands)
Past and future
Jewish diaspora (70 c.e.)Islamic conquest (600-800)Crusades (1096-1270)Jewish-Islamic diaspora (1492)Shoah (1938-1945)Ethnic cleansing in the Balkans (1992-1995; 1998)
Issues and challenges
Rights for the new comersRelation with the indigenous communitiesSecularism versus religious traditionalismGeopolitical implications
The most controversial garment in the EU
Symbol of identitySymbol of religious freedomSymbol of separationSymbol of proselitismSymbol of oppression
Demographic trend and immigration
BLU LINE – How Europeans are getting oldRED LINE – How immigrants will balance the birth gap
Religions and conflicts
Northern IrelandBalkans (Bosnia)Balkans (Kosovo)CyprusAlgeriaLebanonIsrael/Palestine
European Constitution (art. 52)1. The Union respects and does not prejudice the status under national law of churches and religious associations or communities in the Member States.2. The Union equally respects the status under national law of philosophical and non-confessionalo rganisations.3. Recognising their identity and their specific contribution, the Union shall maintain an open, transparent and regular dialogue with these churches and organisations.
Strategies
N/S CooperationE/W CooperationIntercultural programsImplementation of Religious pluralismInterfaith Dialogue
The dimensions of Interfaith dialogue
TheologicalEducational (news)
Social (school, public services, hospitals, cemeteries)
Political ( citizenship building)