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Promotion of Inter-Religious Dialogue
in Conflict Affected Communities
FR. PON-PON VASQUEZ, JR., OMICoordinator
OMI Inter-Religious Dialogue Ministry
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What is INTER-RELIGIOUS DIALOGUE?
• Inter - is a Latin prefix meaning "between“, among”, or "within a group".
• Religious - an adjective meaning Having or showing belief in and reverence for God or a deity.
• Dialogue - a deep conversation between two or more people
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DIALOGUE CONTRASTED WITH DISCUSSION
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INTER-RELIGIOUS DIALOGUE
- Deep conversation among people who believe in God
- malalim na pag-uusap (verbal & non-verbal communication) ng mga sumasampalataya sa Diyos.
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WHEN, HOW and WHY WAS THE OMI INTER-RELIGIOUS DIALOGUE MINISTRY CREATED?
• “This ministry is as old as the Oblates of Mary Immaculate in the Philippines : 1939” (Fr. Bert)
• It had no name yet that time. This ministry was something inherent with the first Oblates like Bishops Mongeau, Dion, McSorley, Frs. Hemann, Laquerre, Gregoire etc.
• The works which the Oblate pioneers started were all inclusive: Oblates working principle is responding to the most urgent needs and serving the most abandoned
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Examples: •Education ministry – the establishments of Notre Dame Schools were intended not just for the Christians but for Muslims and the Lumads
•Media ministry – radio programs were not just for Catholics…
•Housing Projects – houses were built for both Christians and Muslims: Krislamville & Notre Dame village
•Livelihood Projects - animal dispersal & construction of irrigation were for both Muslims and Christians.
Some Oblates even have Muslim convent boys…During the war in the 70’s – Oblates were already involved in taking care of the evacuees (Muslims and Christians) in Lebak, Landasan, Parang, Kalamansig, Pikit, Dulawan etc…
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• In 1990 , the OMI Provincial Assembly gave birth to the name of this ministry: it was now called “Muslim Ministry.
• In 1998, Fr. Bert Layson, OMI was assigned as the first full-time Oblate in-charge of this Ministry which later on was called “Christian-Muslim Relations Ministry”.
• The series of war which took place from 1997 – 2003 gave birth to the Integrated Rehabilitation Program (IRP) initiated by Fr. Bert. This IRP has become the major program of this “Christian- Muslim Relations Ministry”. The focus of this program is healing the wounds caused by wars and restoring peace in Mindanao.
• At present this ministry is being called Inter- religious Dialogue by the Oblates.
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CONCRETE WORKS IN THE IRD MINISTRY
Relief Operation for Internally Displaced Persons (bakwit)
Enhancing the Space for Peace Communities started by Fr. Bert
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Module-Making and book Publication on Peace and the works of Fr. Bert
Video Productions for Peace Advocacy
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Scholarship Program for the Tri-People
Conducting Inter-religious Dialogue and Culture of Peace Seminars
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Affected Barangays: 17Affected Families: 6, 665Affected Individuals: 38, 443Dead: 3Wounded: 7Burned Houses: 5
MUNICIPALITY OF PIKIT
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OMI DISASTER / CONFLICT RESPONSE TEAM WORKING STRUCTURE
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IRD
PPC
COORDINATOR
DRT
MEDICAL RECEIVING FOODEVACUATION CENTER MGT.
MONITORING LOGISTICS
FINANCE
OMI – IRD DISASTER / CONFLICT RESPONSE TEAM WORKING STRUCTURE
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CHALLENGES
• How to counter effectively the inflammatory statement of some political leaders.
• How to regain the atmosphere of trust especially in those barangays severely affected by the conflict
• How to handle properly the Trauma victims
