Dialogue: I do not think that word means what Tariq Hasan thinks it means

From a speech by Tariq Hasan giving the Independent Reassessment Group (a group of loyal, devout SGI-USA members who thought they could improve SGI-USA from within ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha) the smack-down:

Our movement is based upon dialogue. And as such, discussion of anything pertinent to kosen-rufu is encouraged. At the same time, dialogue means standing up to resolutely assert our fundamental beliefs and convictions as leaders of the SGI. It does not mean compromising those fundamental beliefs and convictions. Any claim that these fundamental beliefs and convictions are wrong should be challenged through confident dialogue.

Means there is no element of learning from the other person in this "dialogue" - either the other person agrees with your "fundamental beliefs and convictions", or s/he is WRONG O_O

We must be able to discern between constructive input and disparaging criticism that can disrupt the faith of individuals and the harmonious unity of believers. As leaders, we have to be vigilant in this regard. We need to develop such wisdom to protect our organization into the future and guarantee that Nichiren Daishonin’s Buddhism will become a world religion.

That's the main focus - protect the organization at all costs, because there's a whole lotta money in being a world religion!

Successful dialogue begins with prayer—for ourselves and others—and firm conviction which is developed through study, beginning with self-education. To assist you in your dialogues, we are preparing supportive information. We ask that you study it thoroughly to be prepared to responsibly, knowledgeably and confidently engage in dialogue with our members. Our most powerful tools are prayer, study and dialogue. Read more here

Yeah, good luck with that, culties. See, "dialogue", to other people, means discussing an issue with an open mind, to learn and possibly change one's views based on the new information one learns. What Hasan is describing, especially in that last paragraph, is indoctrination.

This "private language" definition turns "dialogue" into "You politely and eagerly listen to me preach."

"You can expect no influence if you are not susceptible to influence." - Carl Jung

You have to listen to the people who have a negative opinion as well as those who have positive opinion. Just to make sure that you are blending all these opinions in your mind before a decision is made. - Carlos Ghosn

Listen with the intent to understand, not the intent to reply. - Stephen Covey

“Earn the right to be heard by listening to others. Seek to understand a situation before making judgments about it.” - John Maxwell

Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence. - Robert Frost

Looks like Tariq Hasan needs an education: He needs to learn how to listen O_O

Oh, wait - he's a disciple of Ikeda, right? Here's what Ikeda really thinks about "dialogue":

IN our organisation, there is no need to listen to the criticism of people who do not do gongyo and participate in activities for kosen-rufu. It is very foolish to be swayed at all by their words, which are nothing more then abuse, and do not deserve the slightest heed. - Ikeda + here

Well, all righty then! That settles it, doesn't it?

Remember - SGI is not about helping people. SGI is all about CONVERTING people, and, yeah, there's a difference: See more here

Let's face it - for all his supposed "dialogues" (disguised photo ops) with "world leaders" (most of whom we've never even heard of), Ikeda has never once changed his opinion. Not one iota.