The Religious Harmony: Social Responsibility of Religions in the Age of Globalization

Abstract

Globalization has amplified the interactions among believers of different religions. This enhancement of relations provided opportunities to exchange ideas, understanding of different religions, and co-operation. It also intensified religious diversity and even conflicts. The objectives of the research are to highlight the significance of religious harmony for the attainment of global peace and to analyze the role of religions in the achievement of religious harmony as their social responsibility in an age of globalization. This study is qualitative in nature and interpretive research method is used for this research. For interpretation of data analytical style is applied. Secondary sources of data are used for data collection. Based on data analysis conclusion that to meet the challenges of globalization endorsement of religious harmony could be played a significant role in promotion of global peace is drawn. On the base of conclusion recommendations that the principles of “harmony without uniformity”, recognition of religious diversity, and respect for other beliefs should be promoted are given.