It was the high number of young participants in the annual interfaith conference organized in Kosovo that struck me hard. Interfaith dialogue is often contrasted with the work in the fight against extremism which is often much more practical. But interfaith dialogue provides a good example. The fight against extremism is not in conflict with interfaith dialogue. But absorption of the ideas of liberal democracies as well as new responsibilities by religious leaders takes time.

Source: Huffington Post March 25, 2026 18:39 UTC