The Scriptural Encounter Forum invites you to the Seventh Series of interfaith dialogue in Manchester on issues of importance to faith communities.
The theme is ‘Faith responses to peace-making in the Israel-Palestine conflict’.
As the war approaches its anniversary the prospects for an end, let alone for peace, seem more remote than ever. This series of Scriptural Encounter addresses the question, 'What might be the role of the faith traditions in encouraging measured reconciling solutions?' Our purpose will be to explore ways to deal with tensions that arise from our respective Scriptural traditions. The presenters for each faith, speak from both their academic and faith perspectives.
The first session is Thursday, 10th October 2024, 4PM-5:30PM (BST), online via Zoom.
The first session is presented by Dr Kerim Balci, Turkish writer, journalist, academic and human rights activist. He holds degrees in Middle Eastern Politics from the Bogaziçi University in Turkey and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He currently lectures at the US-based Respect Graduate School on topics like Islamic logic, epistemology, and hermeneutics.
The second session is Tuesday, 5 November (same times) with Dr Salim Munayar, founder and senior consultant of Musalaha, a faith-based charity for reconciliation based in Jerusalem.
The third session is Thursday, 28 November with Daniel Roth, founder and director of Pardes Center for Judaism and Conflict Resolution, Jerusalem.
Attendance is free, with registration on Eventbrite. You can register at this link. Please pass this on to others you know will be interested.https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/faith-responses-to-peace-making-in-the-israel-palestine-conflict-tickets-1020522840287?aff=oddtdtcreator
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