BUILDING BRIDGES:
ABRAHAMIC PERSPECTIVES ON THE WORLD TODAY

What is the relationship between religion and violence?
Must your faith tradition be wrong in order for mine to be right?
What is the role of God in a democratic society?

Season I, Building Bridges: Abrahamic Perspectives on the World Today. This popular series which premiered in November 2006 on Bridges Television (American Muslim TV Network), looks at these and other vital questions about the role of religion in America today. Conceived by CLAL President Rabbi Brad Hirschfield, this landmark program brought religious leaders together from the three major faiths to answer the tough questions dividing our country and world. From religion and violence, to abortion, to the place of women, the series asked leaders to probe their own traditions for insights on the big issues to create a new listening, understanding, and foundation for bridge building.

Check back with us in the coming weeks for more Building Bridges episodes.

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Papal Statement
Pope Benedict XVI found himself embroiled in controversy after quoting a medieval king who criticized the religion of Islam as being "inhuman and violent." While he has since apologized, the resulting tension has forced many to ask the question: Where is the line between rebuke and respect when it comes to other peoples' religions? How can we share our sharpest questions about the religion of others, and what obligations do we have to take those questions seriously, even when they are asked in hurtful ways?

Click on the play button to view each segment of the half hour show:

 Segment 1

 Segment 2

 Segment 3