Interfaith Dialogue Vocabulary

noun a person who promotes peace or reconciliation

adjective promoting peace or reconciliation

• The conference aimed to promote irenic dialogue among different religious groups.
• Let's try to keep the conversation irenic and avoid any arguments.
• I appreciate your irenic approach to resolving conflicts.
• Her irenic nature helped bring peace to the situation.

noun a person who is deeply devoted to a particular religion or religious beliefs

• The religionist scholar dedicated his life to studying various belief systems.
• The religionist preacher gave an inspiring sermon at the church.
• Some people think religionists are too strict in their beliefs.
• The politician was accused of being a religionist, always sticking to his party's beliefs without question.

noun A Christian ecumenical community in France known for its worship services and music.

• The Taizé Community in France is known for its ecumenical Christian worship.
• Have you ever been to a Taizé prayer service? It's very peaceful.
• Let's check out that Taizé thing everyone's talking about.
• The Taizé spirit of harmony and unity can be felt in the air during the prayer services.