In the post-9/11 world, in which religious passions are inflaming the globe, in which extremists acting in the name of God are trying to impose their will on others, in which wars are no longer fought between armies but are waged by terrorists using explosives against civilian targets, religion—and especially Islam—is often viewed as a driver of conflict. Efforts like the 2002 Alexandria Declaration demonstrate that it can be a moderating force as well.
Mosaica, which was established to implement the vision of the Alexandria Declaration, has continued this legacy of inter-religious diplomacy in two ways: first, by working in partnership with organizations such as the Adam Center to build a regional coalition of religious leaders in the Middle East, and second, by promoting the Declaration as a model for reconciliation among groups in conflict in the region and around the world.
Mosaicaestablished “the Coalition of ReligiousLeaders in theMiddle East", a support and contact frameworkfor religiousleaders who advocate inter-religiousmoderation and reconciliation.
The Middle East conflict has always been the focus of attention due to the religious significance of the Holy Land. The Alexandria Declaration's message of reconciliation between religions can serve as a source of inspiration and hope to other regions of conflict in the world.