https://doi.org/10.25167/sth.6051
This paper examines the reception of the Second Vatican Council in India, particularly through the lens of dialogue as a fundamental ecclesial mission. Vatican II’s acknowledgment of religious plurality and its call to foster fellowship among all humanity provide the foundation for India’s dialogical engagement. While the Council promoted openness to cultures, religions, and socio-political realities, its implementation in India encounters challenges such as concerns over Christian identity, suspicion of syncretism, and hesitancy toward other faiths. The paper highlights theological orientations rooted in the universal salvific will of God and the active presence of the Holy Spirit beyond visible Church boundaries. It also considers ecumenical dialogue, the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences’ triple dialogue – of cultures, religions, and the poor – and the urgent need for a participatory and prophetic Church amid caste discrimination and pervasive poverty. Ultimately, the article affirms that genuine dialogue strengthens Christian witness and advances human liberation, unity, and peace in India.
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