On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
Christians and Muslims issue joint statement condemning Iraqi church attack
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
Muslims and Christians seek common ground in dialogue
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
Christians, Muslims Gather to Build a Common Future
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
Faith leaders plan teams to defuse religious tensions
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
Christian-Muslim crisis response group to defuse religious tensions
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
International Christian-Muslim meeting seeks common future
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
International Christian-Muslim consultation opens in Geneva
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
Heaven and earth: An intra-Christian gap has closed a little
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
‘Protect each other’, says Muslim in talks with Christians
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
‘Protect religious minorities’ says Muslim at talks with Christians
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
World Council of Churches
“Transforming Communities: Christians and Muslims Building a Common Future”
- H.R.H. Prince Ghazi delivers keynote address.
- Conference Description
- Final Statement of the Conference
- Further documentation on the conference at www.muslimsandchristians.net
The Council of Heads of Churches in Jordan – Letter of Support for The World Interfaith Harmony Week
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
A Common Word is Used as a Basis for Christian-Muslim Peace in the Philippines
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
Transforming Communities: Christians and Muslims Building a Common Future
An International Consultation Geneva, 1-5 November 2010 Conference Description Introduction: Christians and Muslims have a joint responsibility to contribute the very best of their theological, spiritual, and ethical resources for the common good of humanity. Between November ist and 5th 2010, Muslim and Christian leaders, scholars, and activists from around the world will gather in Geneva to develop concrete ways of building a …
UN Commends A Common Word, A Common Word leads to The World Interfaith Harmony Week
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
International Muslim-Christian Consultation “Transforming Communities”
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
World Interfaith Harmony Week in the News
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
Why did the U.N. proclaim World Interfaith Harmony Week?
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
Bravo! UN Creates Annual World Interfaith Harmony Week
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
UN adopts King Abdullah’s initiative … Final ADD
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
‘Islam, Christianity and the Environment’ Symposium Invites Muslim and Christian Scholars to Amman, Jordan
‘Islam, Christianity and the Environment’ is the latest event in the series of dialogues driven by the global Muslim-Christian interfaith initiative, A Common Word. The event included dialogue sessions between a Christian delegation from the Eugen Biser Foundation of Germany, A Muslim delegation from the Royal Aal al Bayt, and special guests HRH Princess Areej Ghazi, Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem …
A Common Word
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
Judeh calls on OIC to support global interfaith week
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
King urges just peace in UN speech
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
‘A strong, central role for the United Nations is essential’
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
Participates in OIC Foreign Ministers Meeting
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
World Interfaith Harmony Week – Events
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
WORLD INTERFAITH HARMONY WEEK PROPOSAL AT UN
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
King of Jordan proposes World Interfaith Harmony Week
At the UNGA 2010, the King of Jordan proposed an annual observance of a World Interfaith Harmony Week to promote tolerance among different faiths.
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GUESTVIEW: The Qur’an cannot be burned!
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
Report on ‘Islam, Christianity and the Environment’ Symposium
‘Islam, Christianity and the Environment’ is the latest event in the series of dialogues driven by the global Muslim-Christian interfaith initiative, A Common Word. The event included dialogue sessions between a Christian delegation from the Eugen Biser Foundation of Germany, A Muslim delegation from the Royal Aal al Bayt, and special guests HRH Princess Areej Ghazi, Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III, …
The Royal Aal Al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought Environment Symposium
The Royal Aal al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought’s Symposium on the Environment The ‘Islam, Christianity and the Environment’ Symposium Invites Muslim and Christian (Eugen Biser) Scholars to Amman, Jordan
Muslim scholars recast jihadists’ favourite fatwa
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
Muslim scholars recast jihadists’ favorite fatwa
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
Despite media smears, world and faithful have warmed to Benedict
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
Cardinal Tauran: We Shouldn’t Fear Islam
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
Text of Senator John Kerry’s Remarks at the U.S.-Islamic World Forum in Doha
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
Six deaths must not end a history of religious harmony
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
International Handbook of Inter-religious Education.
This Handbook has the potential to redress the distortion of information about particular religions, to add to understanding about what religions have in common, and to suggest how they can work together for justice and peace. In the present day there is a vital resurgence of interest in religions, with new movements emerging from long established religious traditions. There is …
We have Justice in common
In this book the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung publishes the results of a conference on the “Common Word” dialogue. Therewith the KAS pursues two purposes: firstly, to bring together multipliers from Sub-Saharan Africa as well as South and Southeast Asia who so far have not played a prominent role in the “Common Word” process. In addition, the KAS wants to give them the …
Muslim and Christian Understanding
This book explores “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a high-level ongoing Christian-Muslim dialogue process. The Common Word process was commenced by leading Islamic scholars and intellectuals as outreach in response to the Pope’s much criticized Regensburg address of 2007, and brings to the fore, in the interest of developing a meaningful peace, how the Islamic and Christian communities …
Good Religion Gone Bad
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
Blair seeks religious leader unity on Jerusalem
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
Blair Joins Muslim-Christian Conversation at Conference
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
“We Face an Aggressive Secular Attack”
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
Blair seeks religious leader unity on Jerusalem
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
Islam, Israel and the United States
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
Blair says religion should fuel peace, not conflict
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
Blair says Christians, Muslims both face ‘challenge of relevance’
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
Egypt’s Mufti on Israel
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
Common Word: “Now for action”
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
Tony Blair equates atheists with violent religious extremists in Georgetown speech
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
Muslim-Christian dialogue needs action
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
Global agenda for change in Muslim-Christian relations
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
A Global Agenda for Change in Muslim-Christian Relations
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
‘Common Word’ Muslims, Christians Press for ‘Common Deeds’
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
Christians and Muslims press for ‘common deeds’
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
Muslim And Christian Leaders Seek a Global Agenda for Change
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
Blair says Christians, Muslims both face ‘challenge of relevance’
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
Why the Common Word is more than worthy platitudes
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
A Message from Cadenabbia, Art of Healing
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
A Broad Dialogue With Muslims Worldwide
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
Nobel peace prize: the alternatives to Barack Obama
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
Professor Seyyed Hossein Nasr’s Address
A Common Word Initiative—Theoria and Praxis by Seyyed Hossein Nasr Although young, “A Common Word initiative” already has a significant history.Begun four years ago through the efforts of Prince Ghazi ibn Muh$ammad ibn Talāl in cooperation with a number of eminent Muslim scholars to create a new ambience based on mutual understanding between Islam and Christianity and the “common word” (al-kalimat al-siwā) to which the Noble Quran …
Do We Need A Common Word
With lectures by: Habib Umar, Abdel-Rehman Malik, Shaykh Abdal-Hakim Murad, Dr. Ingrid Mattson, Mufti Ali Gomaa, and Mufti Mustafa Ceric
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Georgetown University and the Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding with the Royal Aal al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought
“A Common Word Between Us And You: A Global Agenda For Change”
A Global Agenda for Change in Muslim-Christian Relations
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
‘Common Word’ Muslims, Christians Press for ‘Common Deeds’
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
12 October 2009: Georgetown University’s Office of the President and Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, together with the Royal Aal al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought of Jordan.
‘A Common Word Between Us and You: A Global Agenda for Change’. A two-day conference focused on the message of The Common Word Initiative.
Common word, common work
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
Blair says Christians, Muslims both face ’challenge of relevance’
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
Leaders and Scholars Discuss Interfaith Challenges
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
Building communities across faith boundaries
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
“Common Word” aims for “common deed” for peace
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
Two Years Summary, Oct 2007— Oct 2009
In the Name of God ‘A Common Word between Us and You’: Two Years Summary, Oct 2007— Oct 2009 By: H.R.H. Prince Ghazi of Jordan © 2009 For Georgetown University and the Prince Al-Waleed Bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding with the Royal Aal al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought’s Conference: ‘A Common Word Between Us and You: A Global Agenda …
Record of Discussions
2009 COMMON WORD CONFERENCE, GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY: RECORD OF DISCUSSIONS 07-09 OCTOBER 2009 1. OPENING DINNER, RIGGS LIBRARY, 6TH OCTOBER 1. The programme for speeches was as follows: Welcome by President John J DeGoia. Importance and relevance of words to the creative act. “Be so there it is.” “In the beginning was the word.”Building on previous Common Word Conferences. Building bridges of understanding. Common Words …
A Common Word Between Us and You
A Common Word was launched on October 13th 2007 as an open letter signed by 138 leading Muslim scholars and intellectuals to the leaders of the Christian Churches and denominations all over the world, including H.H. Pope Benedict XVI. In essence, it proposes that Islam and Christianity share at their core, the twin “golden” commandments of the paramount importance of loving God and loving the neighbor. Based on this joint common ground, it is presented here as an interfaith theological document which calls for peace and harmony between Christians and Muslims worldwide.
A Common Word Between Us and You: A Global Agenda for Change
This October Georgetown University’s Office of the President and Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, together with the Royal Aal al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought of Jordan, will host A Common Word Between Us and You: A Global Agenda for Change. This two-day conference will take the Common Word initiative to the next stage by focusing on global …
Common ground: Islam, Christianity, and religious pluralism.
Christian-Muslim interaction is a reality today in all corners of the globe, but while many celebrate the commonality of these traditions, significant differences remain. If these religions cannot be easily reconciled, can we perhaps view them through a single albeit refractive lens? This is the approach Paul Heck takes in Common Ground: To undertake a study of religious pluralism as …
A Response on Behalf of the Uniting Church in Australia
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …
Interview by TREND News Agency with Dr Anas Sheikh-Ali in Baku, Azerbaijan
On Oct. 13, 2007, 138 Muslim leaders signed “A Common Word Between Us and You,” a document stating that Christians and Muslims share two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbor — and should work for peace together. Now 10 years later, the influence of the document continues through the projects and relationships it inspired, but experts …