1. Addressing the Critical Challenges of our Time: The Role and Responsibility of Religious Leaders and Faith-Based Organizations presented to: The Interreligious Leadership Conference

2. Dr. S.B. Radebe
An Indigenous
African Prophet,
A Champion Of Change

3. Thank you
Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, co-Founder of the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) and the American Clergy Leadership Conference (ACLC),
Dr. Thomas Walsh, chairman of UPF,
Esteemed guests,
Ladies and gentlemen,

4. WHAT CAUSES
RELIGIOUS CONFLICT?

5. The basis for most religions (scripture and dogma) are open to interpretation which leads to disagreement on meaning.
Religion is based on strict systems which define methods of worship.
The need to protect set doctrines, symbols and practices causes religion to be averse to change.
Religions some times focus on differences more than they do on the commonalities that exist.

7. The 5 Keys to Resolving
Religious Conflict

8. The solution to creating peace, tolerance, unity and understanding among religious leaders is predicated on spirituality
Embrace spirituality as universal above any religion or doctrine
Exercise love and humility
Focus on the end goal of connecting to God
Practice acceptance and tolerance
Constant engagement between religious leaders on issues of spirituality

10. 1. Embracing Spirituality as Universal Above Any Religion

11. I define spirituality as the ultimate connection to God.
Hence spirituality is universal
Human beings are created as body and spirit
Spirituality completely resonates with the love and care for life of people, nature, animals, plants and the environment as part of God’s creation
Spirituality is not subject to doctrine or any specific belief system
Leaders must primarily connect to God through spirituality to attain these attributes

12. 2. Exercising Humility

13. Effective leaders are clocked with boundless humility
Humble leaders consider the needs and situations of others by applying empathy and social intelligence at all times
Humility is not arrogance reversed. There is therefore no room for pride and arrogance in our leadership
As leaders we must recognize that we all need to succeed and achieve our spiritual goal to connect with God
Let humility be the glue that connects all leaders to the will of God

15. 3. Focus on the End Goal of Connecting to God

16. Leaders must maintain their spiritual focus in order to achieve a lasting relationship with God
Leaders must unconditionally be dependant on God for guidance
Leaders must be attuned to God at all times
This will enable them to find common ground among different religions

17. 4. Practice tolerance
and compromise

18. Religious leaders must accept that diversity defines our humanness
We must open up to differing views, opinions, ideas and even beliefs as a basis for accommodating other denominations with spirituality being at the centre
Tolerance must be built on the understanding that one does not deny their own commitment to their own beliefs but displays respect for others
Tolerant leaders do not condemn, disrespect, oppress or persecute others because of their beliefs

20. Lessons From
My Own Leadership

21. Commemoration of African prophets – this is an initiative to acknowledge and recognize the contribution of prominent African spiritual leaders, including prophets whose work has never been properly documented before. This platform provides an opportunity for unifying leaders and communities from diverse denominations.
Dialogues – this is one of the most effective communication platforms when deliberating on pertinent issues affecting religion and the African continent and by extension the Korean Peninsula and Northeast Asia. Dialogues have become a think tank and thought leadership hub for religious, community and business leaders across Africa.

23. Tutoring of pastors and priests from varied denominations - having provided on-going guidance and support to leaders of other churches and denominations I have discovered the growing need to teach and nurture others to achieve spiritual growth.
4. Mentoring traditional leaders to build trust and
confidence among their followers, and helping
them infuse spirituality into their leadership
roles.

24. Dialogues

25. Tutoring & Mentoring

26. Thank You