MAKING HARMONY

About the Author Dr. Michael Amaladoss, S.J. is from Tamil Nadu, India. He is the Director of the Institute of Dialogue with Cultures and Religions, Chennai. He is also Professor at Vidyajyoti College of Theology, Delhi. Among his 20 books and over 300 articles are Life in Freedom. Asian Theologies of Liberation, Towards Fullness. Searching for an Integral Spirituality and Beyond Inculturation. Can the Many be One?

About the Book To live in a pluralist Asia and India means not only to live in harmony, but to build harmony, to become harmony-makers. Dr. Michael Amaladoss, one of the renowned Asian and Indian theologians reflects on the significant aspects of life in a pluralist society. As a frequent writer on themes of dialogue, peace and harmony in a world of religious and cultural pluralism, he beautifully summarizes his mature reflections on the theme of ‘making harmony’ in a pluralist world. Dialogue of life marks life in pluralist societies. It responds to conflicts in a constructive way. Life in harmony is its fruit. While focusing on religious pluralism, he also looks at pluralism at political, cultural and philosophical levels. The main thrust of the book is a vision of community. It includes recognition of multiple identities of people, respecting differences, participative living, ensuring and promoting justice and common good and learning the art of reconciliation and conflict resolution in the perspective of our common relational humanity. It is a challenging task for religions and society. Making Harmony, with its concise style and breadth of scope is particularly relevant for a pluralist India and Asia. S. Arokiasamy, S.J., Editor, Vidyajyoti Journal of Theological Reflection.