Inter-Religious Dialogues /
Relations
Section #2 Group #8
Kaitlin Dahill, Rick Momboisse,
Tina Iguchi
What we’re going to discuss today!
The importance of Inter-religious Dialogue
How Jews, Christians and Muslims feel
about one another.
The similarities & differences between the
three “religions of the book”
The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
The Importance of Inter-religious
Dialogue
 “Ignorance breeds prejudice, bigotry and hostility.”
 Knowledge about others forms security and respect for
one another.
 Different people have different responsibilities to their
faith.
 They must be able to recognize this and be tolerant and
respectful
 To be true to their faith, people must inform others and
strive to obtain their values together.
 There is never a time when someone will be surrounded
only by people of their religion.
Worksheet Question #1
What is the overall message or common
theme of the two selected Psalms (esp.
regarding the role of Israel or Judaism in
relation to the rest of the world)?
The Hebrew Bible
 Psalm 24:1-10
Discusses one of the laws
of Noah which adheres to
all religions.
 Psalm 47:1-10
All religions believe in the
one and same God.
The New Testament
 Matt 28: 16-20
 Although Muslims are not
allowed to convert people,
Christians are encouraged to
“spread the word of God to all
nations.”
 Acts 1:8
 “But you will receive power
when the holy Spirit comes
upon you, and you will be my
witnesses in Jerusalem,
throughout Judea and Samaria,
and to the ends of the world.”
The New Testament
Acts 2:1-11
Talks of Pentecost: Celebration of the Holy
Spirit which is only believed in Christianity.
Acts 9:1-22
Traveled to perform miracles, lost his sight,
regained it 3 days later, filled with Holy Spirit
Saul was sent to become great missionary
Worksheet Question #3
According to the selected passages from
the Qur’an and the website, how do
Muslims view Jews and Christians?
The Qur’an
 Surah 2:104-121
Do not have to be a Christian
or Jew to get into heaven
Submit yourself to God.
Christians & Jews believe their
texts are the “right” ones but
Muslims believe that the
Qur’an = more accurate &
states that the main belief is
faith in God.
The Qur’an
Surah 98:1-8
Those who do good deeds will be rewarded
with Allah and eternal gardens, those who reject
the book will be in Hellfire. (Similar to
Christianity & Judaism)
Surah 109:1-6
Only practice religions the way you have
learned it. Other people have their own religions
and you have yours. Be respectful of other
peoples views on faith.
Judaism-Christianity-Islam
 Monotheistic
Judaism = YHWH, Christianity = Trinity, Islam = Allah
All believe in the Lord of Creation.
 Based on regular prayer and the practice of
charity.
 All have set laws.
 All have foundational scriptures.
Judaism = HB; Christianity = OT+NT; Islam = Qur'an
Misc. Similarities & Differences
Jews
Christians
Muslims
Angels/
Demons
Angels/
Demons
Angels/
Demons
False Prophet
Son of God, Savior
True Prophet,
Corrupted Message
Jesus’ Death
&
Resurrection
Died on the Cross &
Resurrected
Died on the Cross &
No resurrection
Did not die,
ascended into
heaven while on the
cross & No
resurrection
2nd Coming
Denied
Affirmed
Affirmed
Day of
Worship
Saturday
Sunday
Friday
Clergy
Rabbis
Priest, pastor,
bishop
Imam
Spiritual
Being
Jesus
Worksheet Question #2
What is the main message of Nostra
Aetate? And in particular, what does this
document say about how the Catholic
Church views Judaism and Islam?
NOSTRA AETATE
 Nobody has the right to discriminate against
another.
 Promotion of unity and love.
 Believing in a higher power gives you a insightful
religious sense.
 Muslims and Christians believe in the same
God.
 Despite a hostile past between Christians and
Muslims, it is important to promote peace.
Judaism-Christianity
The background of Judaism is crucial for
the understanding of Christianity and vice
versa.
Rabbinic Judaism was created and influenced
after Christianity.
Both stem from the revelation at Mt. Sinai
Both aware of the divine presence.
Christianity-Islam
Muslims are more devout to the Qur’an
whereas Christians are not as affluent with
their texts.
Islam have set daily rituals whereas
Christians have Mass once a week.
During the revelation, Jesus will appear
and be the one to judge.
The Crusades 1095-1291
 A series of religious wars
 Christians persecuted nonChristians (Jews & Muslims)
 The goal was to recapture
Jerusalem and the sacred Holy
Land from Muslim rule and
Antioch, which was the first
Christian City.
 As a result, the Christians
realized that what they did was
wrong and the Pope gave a
public apology.
Islam-Judaism
Belief in the some of the same prophets:
Abraham, Moses, etc.
Actions revolve around the law
Both of their laws operate on assumption
that mingling of the sexes will destroy
social order
The communities structure their daily lives so
that men and women are separate from one
another.
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
 Israeli-Palestinian conflict
is an ongoing dispute
between two peoples,
Jewish Israelis and Arab
Palestinians
 Both claim the right to
sovereignty over the Land
of Israel/Palestine in
whole or in part
 Video
Review of what you learned today!
 Who was blinded for
three days & then
became a Christian
missionary?
 What influenced
Christians to join the
Crusades?
 What happened to
Jesus on the cross
from a Muslim’s
viewpoint?