September 6 — Christians discuss how they have appropriated Abraham
More than a hundred people attended the first, now for the second in the three part “trialogue” on Avraham-Abraham-Ibrāhīm … starting with the Christian perspective.
When: Thursday September 6, 6:30-8:00 PM
Where: 2nd Presbyterian Church 77oo North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN
The Abraham Trialogue Series is free and open to the public. Each conversation about the life of Abraham will be lead by a resident expert from the host congregation and include:
• A Tour of the House of Worship
• Information about the “House of Abraham”
• Question and Answer Period
• Refreshments
Abraham is considered the “exalted father” of three of the world’s prominent religions, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. According to Christians Abraham foretold the coming of Jesus, he is a prophet in Islam and ancestor of Mohammed through his son Ismail, and his son Jacob is recognized as the “Father of Israel” in Judaism. What do we know about Abraham? Does his legacy provide a common thread for mutual respect, understanding, and peaceful coexistence among three faiths that share a long history? The Abraham Trialogue series offers a unique opportunity to learn more about this seminal character of three faith traditions. These, free and open to the public, discussions also provide an opportunity to visit and tour a local Mosque, Synagogue and Church, and learn more about the diversity within our faith community. The concept for this public discussion series arose from the “House of Abraham” project of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis. Learn more about the “House of Abraham” by attending the public discussions or visit www.indyhabitat.org
The Abraham Trialogue series is sponsored by: 2nd Presbyterian Church, Bridging the Gap, Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, Nur-Allah Mosque Habitat for Humanity’s “House of Abraham” & the International Interfaith Initiative
For more information please contact Charlie Wiles at (317) 466-0114 or via email at cwiles@peacelearningcenter.org
If this sounds like an important event, be sure to check out … The third part of the Abrahamic discourse is September 18. Of the several interfaith activities during Spirit & Place in November, two seem particularly relevant to the Abrahamic trialogue, both on November 7 (time conflicts are part of packing so much S&P goodness into just a few days): Three Faiths: One Voice (influence of Jewish, Christian, and Islamic songs on each other); and Can Tzedakah, Tithing, and Zakat Save the World?
September 5th, 2007 at 12:11 pm
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