ABSTRACT
Ursula King made the bold assertion that 'feminism is the missing dimension in the dialogue of religions'. She argued that although secular feminism debates racial and cultural pluralism, it has not engaged at all with religious pluralism. Ruether identifies feminist theology as one of the major forms of public theology that has developed over the last forty years. Feminist theologians have been concerned mainly with the critical resifting of Jewish-Christian traditions rather than encounters with women of other faiths. King's article is both a critique of feminism as well as about the challenge feminism presents for interreligious dialogue. Interreligious dialogue has come about through the initiative and influence of different Christian groups and it has historical roots in earlier colonial and missionary activities and events. Interfaith dialogue has an integral role to play in a diverse and pluralistic society. The challenge is providing a framework and an open environment that can help facilitate the dialogue and strengthen relationships.
