Dialogue or diatribe? With the global advancement of media and communication technologies comes an increase in niche communities of like-mindedness. How is our global predicament shaping our ecclesial notion of dialogue? In this paper, I first explore the theological understanding of dialogue from a Roman Catholic perspective. Then I approach the question, “Can we talk?” from three distinct anthropological viewpoints and conclude by suggesting areas of missiological concern.
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