Muslims and Christians -- Beginnings of a conversation
Recently a group of Muslim Scholars wrote a lengthy document extending the hand of friendship out to Pope Benedict XVI and other Christians, inviting conversation. Several responses have been offered in response. The letter from the Muslim scholars, which I've yet to read, apparently holds out much hope. The Pope has recently acknowledged this overture. And a response drawn up by Miroslav Volf and others from Yale Divinity School accepts the offer as well, while giving a response to the points made by the letter. Indeed, there have been a great number of responses. Unfortunately I've not had time to read either the Muslim document or the responses.
But despite my lack of attention to the details of these documents, the fact that these documents have been written is very helpful. It is heartening that we're beginning to see signs of a new day ahead of us.
It is something worth keeping in prayer.
For a recent story click here.
For the Muslim Letter click here.
And for the Yale Answer click here.
Comments