Where We Live: The Interfaith Amigos
Interfaith understanding seems more important than ever
Interfaith understanding seems more important than ever, given controversies about Manhattan mosques, the burning of holy books and the fresh attempts to restart peace talks in the Mideast.
Three men – known as the “Interfaith Amigos” – are trying to get this converstation started. Christian minister Don Mackenzie, Jewish Rabbi Ted Falcon, and Sufi Sheikh Jamal Rahman have been working together for years – including on a radio show and a book called Getting to the Heart of Interfaith: The Eye-Opening, Hope-Filled Friendship of a Pastor, a Rabbi & a Sheikh.
They’re joining us in studio before speaking at Asylum Hill Congregational Church this afternoon at 7:30PM.
Upcoming Appearances:
Monday, September 27, 7:30 pm
Asylum Hill Congregational Church, UCC, 814 Asylum Avenue, Hartford
Sponsored by the Connecticut Council for Interreligious Understanding and Asylum Hill Congregational Church; Charter Oak Cultural Center; Conference of Churches; Connecticut Conference, United Church of Christ; Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut; Hartford Seminary; Jewish Community Relations Council; Muslim Coalition of Connecticut; Spiritual Life Center.
Moderator: Rabbi Donna Berman. Refreshments at 7:15 pm. $5-10 donations to meet costs will be welcomed.
Tuesday, September 28, 7:30 pm
UConn Stamford General Re Auditorium, One University Place
(corner of Broad Street and Washington Boulevard)
Sponsored by the Interfaith Council of Southwestern Connecticut
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We realize we are from the same Abrahamic family. A very dysfunctional Abrahamic family.
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Jonas, your reasoning does
Jonas, your reasoning does not make sense. People of different faiths can come together to discuss ASPECTS of their faith with the hope of finding common ground. It's not about converting others to your point of view. It is about listening to and respecting other human beings, hoping to live in peace while we are here on EARTH. What happens after you die should not prevent you from learning from your fellow man today.
Drink beer all you want, with your cousin or anyone else. What if you came across a person who doesn't drink alcohol at all? Would you find it impossible to talk to them? Waiting for a plane in an airport, you could never have a conversation with someone going to a different destination?
Maybe you don't believe that people in other faiths will be able to talk to you later in heaven (there is no way to verify since people in heaven are not calling us to say hi). But If you are a true Christian you would offer friendship and kindness to all people from all walks of life, the way Jesus did.
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I really don't understand how "interfaith" can work. This is not some simple difference of opinion between friends...this is a difference between who will enjoy paradise and who will endure everlasting damnation.
I enjoy dark, heavier beers while my cousin prefers light pilsners and such. We get into quite the heated discussions regarding who is right and who is wrong...but in the end we both understand each other's point of view and can come together in our mutual enjoyment of the drink.
Regardless of this difference of opinion we will both be able to enjoy our beer of choice...as well as many more fun debates...in the afterlife because we both are true Christians. I find it sad that Don Mackenzie will not be able to enjoy such pleasures with his friends Ted Falcon and Jamal Rahman, since as a Christian he cannot believe that they will join him in paradise.
How can you have interfaith understanding when you know all along that those who don't know the truth - as you do - will be going to hell?
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