Discussions on interreligious dialogue in Turkey

This study aims to examine arguments of those who criticize the activities of interreligious dialogue in Turkey. Dialogue activities, which have gained momentum since II. Vatican Council, have been responded variously in Turkey. As well as those who believe that interreligious dialogue is a threat, there are some others who believe that it is an instrument for fixing the image of Islam in post ? cold war western world. This study, predominantly, focuses on critiques of interreligious dialogue. The study consists of three chapters: In the first chapter, history of interreligious dialogue is analyzed. In the second chapter, theoretical problems are discussed. The debates on the concepts of the dialogue are displayed. In the third chapter, opponents? arguments against dialogue are discussed. The study demonstrates that the subject of interreligious dialogue in the context of Turkey has serious problems and the supporters of the dialogue have to strive more. It is observed that the opponents of the dialogue do not constitute a homogenous community and they criticize the dialogue activities for various reasons.Key Words: Interreligious Dialogue, The Presidency of Religious Affairs, II. Vatican Council, Catholich Church, Vatican, Mission.