David Ford

Question 1

What did David Ford believe were the two main stands in history that have to to new directions in interfaith dialogue?

Answer 1

1. Holocaust: after the world war Jewish rabbis and scholars from around the world initiated interfaith dialogue
2. Tensions within west and Islam:

A letter in 2007 from leading Muslim scholars, known as “A common Word” between us and you” pointed out the passion that Muslims and Christians share for worshipping God and putting one’s faith into practice

-this letter called for the continuation and ongoing dialogue between Muslims and Christians in order to find ways to engage with others