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Interfaith Alliance of Pennsylvania Newsletter
Issue 7: Mid October 2009
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in this issue
TIA: Ann Van Dyke: The State of Hate in Pennsylvania - October 20
TIA: Amazing Faiths Dinner Dialogue - November 12
On the Left and Right, Activists are Driven by Religious Convictions
A Program on Islamic-Jewish Relations - November 1
TIA: Ann Van Dyke: The State of Hate in Pennsylvania
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Tuesday, October 20, 2009 
Jewish Community Center
3301 N. Front St., Harrisburg
7:00 p.m.
 
Everyone is invited to attend the next meeting of The Interfaith Alliance of PA.
 
Ann Van Dyke, from the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, will speak on "The State of Hate in Pennsylvania... and the Good News."  Ann Van Dyke has worked for thirty years for the Human Relations Commission to fight hatred and bigotry.
 
TIA: Amazing Faiths Dinner Dialogue
Thursday November 12, 2009 
St. Stephens Episcopal Cathedral
221 N. Front St., Harrisburg
6:00 p.m.
 
The Amazing Faiths Project, developed by the Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston, is a nationwide effort to get people of all faith perspectives talking to each other in meaningful ways. The centerpiece of The Amazing Faiths Project is a set of Dinner-Dialogues, held annually in cities around the United States and other countries.  To learn more, see www.amazingfaithsproject.org

The dinners sponsored by The Interfaith Alliance of PA will be held on Thursday, November 12th at 6:00 p.m. at  St. Stephens Episcopal Cathedral, 221 North Front Street, Harrisburg.  TIA_PA would like everyone to participate.  Let us know you are participating by contactnig us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The dialogues provide an opportunity for people to meet people of other faith traditions, to share their experiences and listen to the sharing of others, and to converse about matters of faith and spirituality.  The evening will be managed by moderators who facilitate the conversation in a structured way that creates a safe space for all to share and listen.  Guests share a meal together and dialogue together with the use of dialogue cards created exclusively for the Amazing Faiths Project, which contain thought provoking questions about the broad themes present in nearly all faith traditions and worldviews. 

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On the Left and Right, Activists are Driven by Religious Convictions
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An article published in The Christian Century analyzes the role of faith in political activism: http://www.christiancentury.org/article.lasso?id=7879

The article suggests that progressive religious advocacy has come of age - and The Interfaith Alliance is specifically mentioned.  While conservatives fight against abortion and same-sex marriage, progressive groups fight for health care reform and environmental issues.

A Program on Islamic-Jewish Relations 
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Sunday, November 1, 2009
Camp Hill Borough Hall
2145 Walnut St., Camp Hill
7:00 p.m.
 
"Islamic Sources of Extremism and Tolerance"
 Dr. Sheifa Zahur of the Army War College will speak on how the principles of the Koran can be interpreted to either increase the chances of conflict, or to promote harmony, betweem Muslims and Jews. The program is free and open to the public. There will be light refreshments.  The program is sponsored by Temple Beth Shalom of Mechanicsburg, PA.

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