Volume 17, No. 1, 2020
Harmonizing Differences: Utilizing Allport’s Intergroup Contact Theory In Interreligious Conversations
Leyakat Ali Khan , Zahid Sultan
Abstract
In the contemporary scenario, the holistic scene around the Globe is very much heart-wrenching due to hostility and antipathy among people belonging to different religions. The main reason behind is misinterpretations of religions due to susceptible and faded contact among religious authorities from different religions. The main motive and purpose of this research article is to highlight the role of intergroup contact theory in interfaith dialogue by incorporating teachings of Islam and to know about the impact of interfaith dialogue on mental health. Prejudice and stereotype are two social evils that vehemently effects the social dimension of mental health. Mental health can be promoted by eliminating the above-mentioned social evils with the help of Intergroup contact theory and teachings of Islam which proposes that intrinsic religiosity plays a more pivotal role than extrinsic religiosity in eliminating these social evils. Intrinsically religious are more tolerant than extrinsically religious people. The elimination of these socials is possible by establishing a volatile and friendly ambience during interfaith dialogue. The methodology of this study was made through secondary data and some experimental studies of Social Psychology.
Pages: 844-852
Keywords: In the contemporary scenario, the holistic scene around the Globe is very much heart-wrenching due to hostility and antipathy among people belonging to different religions. The main reason behind is misinterpretations of religions due to susceptible and f