ABSTRACT
God is understood differently in different world religions. To minimise the important differences is not to facilitate but to stifle constructive engagement between them. In Christianity the asymmetry is qualified by the paradox of incarnation. Conflict resolution has become both an art and a science, in which Christian concepts of forgiveness and reconciliation have played important roles, e.g. recently in South Africa. A Christian humanist vision will recognise the role of the Christian gospel is promoting constructive aspects of secular culture - including tolerance, respect for diversity and the promotion of democracy. The ultimate unity of the church is the unity in Christ which is the gift of the Spirit, a plural unity which may in some measure reflect the self-differentiated mystery of God, Father, Son and Spirit. A theological humanism has links with a secular humanism, sharing the framework of ultimate care.
