As the bloodbath in the Middle East continues

...Some children of God are finding ways to build interfaith trust. The Religion News Service has an excellent example.

Muslim-Jewish iftars are popping up across the nation, bringing together dozens and sometimes hundreds of people for a celebratory Ramadan meal and a chance to forge interfaith friendships. 

This Ramadan, as Jews and Muslims exchange rocket fire in Israel and Gaza, those attending these meals say they are all the more significant, as a way of demonstrating that Jews and Muslims have much in common, and can enjoy each others’ food and company.

They are mindful of the violence and offer prayers for peace and resolution. This is how the children of God should relate to one another.

“Yes, we are in another awful flare-up of violence and both of our communities are suffering. That will be acknowledged at the iftar.” 

- - Rabbi Sarah Bassin

“We will try to figure out how we can deal with the tragedy overseas and move forward. That’s the whole point. There will probably be a lot of prayer.” 

- - Husna Ghani, Council of Muslim Organizations of Greater Chicago 

I cannot help but pray for more examples like this one. 

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