In a world where even the farhtest point is within      an arm's reach, it is impossible to live anywhere without experiencing diversity. As the members of the Bosphorus Dialogue Association, we believe that any conflict between the members of the religions and communities is due to misunderstandings or exploitation for political purposes and we should beware of those who use religions to divide. The world needs peace today more than at any other time in the history. The people should come together upon their common values and references to avoid clashes among communities and to establish peace,while acknowledging the variety of belief and practice. It would be a mistake to stress a few differences while there are hundreds of common bridges between us.

     For this reason, we give priority to love, compassion, dialogue and respect for other's rights by being inspired from Mewlana Jalaluddin Rumi who lived in 13th century.

        Come,come, whoever you are ...

        Come and come yet again ...

        Come even if you have broken your vows a thousand         times

        Wanderer, idolater, worshipper of fire ...

        Ours is not a caravan of despair,

        This is the date of hope

        Come, come yet again, come

                                    Mewlana Jalaluddin Rumi