The religious imagination can give us access to insights which could not be garnered in any other way, insights that can play an important role in helping to foster social harmony, especially in times of rapid social change. It is also the case that many of the world's major conflicts have religious differences ingredient in them. Making sense of these conflicts requires understanding the role religion plays in them and the resources religion may bring to their resolution. While religious studies helps make those who are different more familiar, it also helps us learn more about who we are. By studying religious traditions that are near at hand, our own world emerges more clearly and becomes more meaningful.
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