Monday the Dialogue of Civilizations Conference 2014 to help promote dialogue and peaceful co-existence among followers of different civilizations said Head of the higher organizing committee Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al-Khalifa.
In an interview with KUNA, Sheikh Khalifa, who also doubles as Bahraini Ambassador to Kuwait, said that the conference will bring together a plethora of prominent religious and academic figures from across the globe, representing different religions and cultures.
He added that three-day event, organized by an initiative from the King of Bahrain Hamad bin Essa Al-Khalifa, will thoroughly discuss the role of educational, religious and media organizations in enhancing understanding and co-existence among followers of different faiths.
Sheikh Khalifa pointed out that the event will also touch upon the universal human values and rights, particularly democracy and human rights.
About 15 regional and international organizations will participate in the conference including the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Arab League, Organizations of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the Cairo-based Al-Azhar University, the United Nations, and House of the Cultures of the World in Berlin, he said.
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Rhetoric of hatred fuels tensions and triggers off conflicts, strife and wars, he said, adding that hatred affects all religions and sects.
On his part, Chairman of the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies Prince said all religions aim to ensure social peace, justice and equality.