nd respectful and tolerant? I think one of the insights we're gleaning already has something to do with:+ Reclaiming and passionately celebrating our own Christian faith in all its fullness and at the same time - with equal vigor and integrity - honoring the wisdom and tradition of another.
+ Learning to hear - and value - the stories and spiritual truths of the Islamic world with openness and humility; also, finding ways for more people-to-people contact and sharing music, food and acts of compassion.
Three thoughts come to mind:
+ The time has come for a study/travel connection that builds bridges and experience. Check out Rick Steves' @ www.ricksteves.com/tapa_blog/
+ Holding a community study forum using Moyer's 1996 series "Genesis: A Living Conversation" and inviting folk who are already doing this work to share their stories with us. (Check out: www.pbs.org/wnet/genesis/index.html) as well as: Clergy Beyond Borders @ http://clergybeyondborders.org/index.html
+ Praying and taking out own peace-making tradition VERY seriously: all too often progressive Christians have either forgotten their roots, or let them be co-opted by others with a narrow political agenda.
Who knows where this is headed but... this song comes to mind.
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