9:45 a.m. in Creighton Hall
This past October, a group of 19 Christian, Muslim and Jewish Philadelphians, including Reformation’s own John Chesters, ventured to Turkey, Israel, and Palestinian Cities for the Interfaith Center’s first Dare to Understand trip. The trip coincided with the terror attack in Turkey’s capital and daily stabbing attacks in Israel, which created a difficult backdrop for meetings with journalists, religious leaders, peace activists, and business leaders. Throughout these meetings and visits to holy and historic sites, recurring themes emerged: The struggle for democracy, the tension between Middle East and Western identities, and questions of religious vs. secular identities. The group returned with new perspectives, new dialogue experiences, and new sources of spiritual enrichment. Experiences from the trip will be shared in a two part Adult Forum series.