This article examines the role of synodality in fostering Christian-Muslim dialogue, addressing challenges in minority-majority dynamics shaped by state policies.
Key Points
The integration of Catholic Christians in Asia presents unique challenges due to their minority status, complicating dialogue with majority religions.
State policies and national identity heavily influence the relationship between minority and majority religions, fostering distrust and isolation.
The article conducts a comparative analysis of Christian-Muslim relations in the Philippines and Indonesia to identify critical friction factors.
Implementing synodality as a framework can dismantle the majority-minority binary, encouraging authentic dialogue and cooperation.