Language and Religion: The Unspoken Analogy

Abstract

A Christian, a Hindu, and a Jew walk into a bar. The three individuals discuss their day, their relationships, and their jobs, but never their religion. They work, talk, and play in a world where productive interreligious dialogue is undermined by intolerance, misunderstanding, and a lack of education. Understanding global religions is a daunting task, but -- as with any multifaceted project -- looking to principles by way of analogy may provide a helpful tool