ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Irenicism

Irenicism is a big word that means trying to make peace and agreement between different religious groups. Think of it like trying to get your friends to agree on what game to play, even if they like different games.

Sometimes people who belong to different religions might have different beliefs about important things that they think are true. They might not agree with each other about who God is, which religious book to follow, or how to pray. This can make them feel upset and angry with each other.

Irenicists are people who try to bring these groups together and find common ground. They might look for similarities between different religions and try to focus on those. They might also encourage people to talk respectfully to each other and listen to each other's ideas.

Just like making friends with someone who likes different things than you, irenicism is about being kind, respectful, and finding ways to get along even when you disagree.