Abrahamic Faith Program
The goal of this project is improved relations among Jews, Christians and Muslims, the three major faiths that trace their roots to the Biblical patriarch Abraham. This is an attempt to provide a better understanding of the common ground that exists among them. The project began in February 2008, with the annual Corbett Lecture, Reflections on the Middle East, presented by Cardinal Theodore McCarrick. Blessed Sacrament then sponsored three programs concerning the historical relationships among these faiths. (These talks were taped and are available in the Parish Library.)
In late October and early November 2008, Imam Yahya Hendi, Muslim chaplain at Georgetown University, will present a four-part overview of Islam:
Tuesday, October 21: Islamic Spirituality: What Muslims Believe and How They Define Spirituality
Tuesday, October 28: The Muslim Scriptures: The Teachings of the Qur'an - Its Ethics and Theology
Monday, November 10: Similarities Between Christianity and Islam: Are There More Similarities Than Differences?
Monday, November 17: A Perspective on Islam Today and the Challenges Going Forward
All programs are in the Duffy Center, beginning at 7:00 p.m., concluding at 8:30 p.m. There is no program the first week of November.
In March of 2009 there will three programs each featuring a Christian, a Muslim and a Jewish participant. The first will address "Who is God?," the second "What is Prayer and How Do I Pray as a ...?," and the third "How Important is Social Justice to My Faith and Why?" More details of the program will be forthcoming.
Contact: Nan Levine, 202-244-7691
