Brittany talks to Jordan Denari Duffner of Georgetown University's Bridge Initiative. They discuss Islamophobia, how Jordan's friendships with Muslims have given her a renewed appreciation for her own faith, and steps the Catholic Church is taking to improve Muslim-Christian relations. Amir Hussain of Loyola Marymount University explains Ramadan and Muslim contributions to American society. Jamie Manson describes a play that tells the stories of Mary in Christian Scripture and Maryam in the Quran.
Show Notes
- Learn more about the Bridge Initiative and its research.
- Jordan's book, Finding Jesus Among Muslims, will be published by Liturgical Press in late 2017.
- An emerging Catholic dialogue with Muslims aims to show public support for Islamic American communities.
- Amir Hussain teaches theological studies at Loyola Marymount University.
- His latest book is Muslims and the Making of America, published by Baylor University Press.
- The play "Mary/Maryam" debuted last December at Peace United Church of Christ in Santa Cruz, California.
- Subscribe to the NCR print edition to read Jamie Manson's article on "Mary/Maryam."
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