In the modern period, the conception of religion in the West changed and became problematic. In the past, people knew that faith is a practical not a notional discipline and has little to do with accepting creedal doctrines; unless these doctrines are translated into compassionate action that enable us to break out of the prison of selfishness, they remain incomprehensible and incredible.

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Geboren 1944; 2008Four Freedoms Medal for Freedom of Worshipdes Franklin & Eleanor Roosevelt Institute; 2009Award for promoting interreligious understandingvom Common Ground Institute; Beraterin des British Museum und Mitglied der Royal Society of Literature in London.