Prince Alwaleed Bin-Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding

PLEASE RVSP with Abigail Skeans-ASkeans@globalengage.org

Join us at Georgetown University on 16-17 June for Evangelicals and Muslims: Conversations on Respect, Reconciliation, and Religious Freedom, co-sponsored by The Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding and the Institute for Global Engagement

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GLF 2009 will feature an honest conversation between Muslims and Evangelicals about their deepest differences as well as shared values and concerns. The forum seeks to equip participants with a practical perspective for understanding those of another faith. It will feature three conversations, organized thematically around the concepts of respect, reconciliation and religious freedom. The first panel will examine the sources for mutual understanding and respect in each tradition. The second features an examination of the term ‘reconciliation,’ both on the deep theological, cultural and political differences between the two great traditions, and on the common points of agreement which could become the beginning of a larger reconciling process. The third conversation will be a frank discussion of religious freedom. What happens in Muslim countries if a Muslim converts to Christianity, and alternatively how have Muslims perceived and experienced Christian missionaries in Muslim countries? How are Muslims treated in Christian majority countries, especially related to the construction of new mosques? In the end, we hope that the day will assist participants to better understand the issues that divide--and connect these two great traditions—and will enable pastors and imams to bring back new insights to their congregations.