A joint Muslim-Christian Ramadan Iftar was organized by Al-Liqa\u2019 Center\u2019s branch in Galilee and was held in Haifa. Tens of leading religions, political and social figures, both men and women, attended this solemn gathering. Mr. Ziyad Shlewit, member of Al-Liqa\u2019 committee in Galilee welcomed invitees focusing on the works of Al-Liqa\u2019 in Muslim-Christian dialogue. He was followed by Dr. Geries S. Khoury, Director of Al-Liqa\u2019, who addressed the gathering concerning the controversial speech of Pope Benedict XVI in Germany and its impact on Christian-Muslim relations. Dr. Khoury stressed that the Pope\u2019s quotations on Islam and Prophet Mohammad was inappropriate and it contradicted the spirit of Vatican II (1964) which stressed dialogue between the Catholic Church and the Muslims.<\/p>\n
Protests against the Pop\u2019s speech by Muslims are legitimate. However, burning churches in Palestine and killing a nun in Somalia are abhorant acts which contradict the teachings of Islam. Dr. Khoury gave examples of consturctive dialogue between Christians and Muslims in the Middle East Ages that should have received the attention of His Holiness.<\/p>\n
Following Dr. Khoury\u2019s presentation, and prior to breaking the Ramadan Fasting, there was an open discussion. Attorney \u2018Ali Rafe\u2019, Mr. Sa\u2019id Hashem, Prof. Butrus Abu Manneh, Attorney Mohammad Mi\u2019ari and Rev. Fu\u2019ad Dagher, all took part. All stressed Christian-Muslim unity and thanked Al-Liqa\u2019 Center for organizing yearly this joint Muslim-Christian event.<\/p>\n
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