“There is no path to preserving ourselves, our people or our religions except through dialogue. When differences deteriorate to the point of conflict, when struggle and infighting are engendered, dialogue becomes crucial.” [http://english.alarabiya.net/views/2011/06/29/155306.html] Sayyed Hani Fahes died a few days ago. With his passing Lebanon lost a prominent man of dialogue. The departed was "a moderate figure commanding wide respect inside and outside the Shiite community, and an advocate of cultural and religious rapprochement, Fahs was a founding member of the Permanent Conference for Inter-Lebanese Dialogue, and the Arab Team for Muslim-Christian Dialogue." (The Daily Star). Our condolences to his family, friends and followers.