Connected Cultures: Religious Traditions of the Middle East

Panel Discussion

Past Event

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM EDT
Baird Auditorium, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, 10th St & Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC

This panel discussion explores the cultural connections between the three largest monotheistic traditions; Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. All three traditions originated in the Middle East and are all inextricably linked, as they have influenced each other over centuries. The evening interfaith panel aims to foster a better understanding of human doversity and cultural change through the lenses of these three religions.

Panelists:
Imam Yahya Hendi, Muslim Chaplain, Georgetown University
Dr. Marc Gopin, Director of the Center on Religion, Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution (CRDC) at George Mason University
Rev. Dr. Clark Lobenstine, Executive Director of the InterFaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington (IFC)

Moderator:
Najeeba Syeed-Miller, Executive Director, Center for Civic Engagement and Dialogue, Los Angeles, CA.S