Getting to the Heart of Interfaith: The Eye-Opening, Hope-Filled Friendship of a Pastor, a Rabbi, & a Sheikh

by Don Mackenzie, Ted Falcon, and Jamal Rahman

When I began to explore Judaism, I felt it held the key to a more meaningful life. I view the mitzvot as a container for intention – a heightened awareness of the Eternal.  I believe the purpose of religion is to connect us with each other and the universe. When our beliefs instead become a source of division, conflict, hostility, or alienation, they no longer serve that purpose.

In this short but inspiring volume, the authors suggest meaningful dialogue is possible only when we let go of the fears that prevent us from listening to one another. We don’t need to be threatened by beliefs or practices that differ from our own. We can remain secure in our own traditions, while opening ourselves to new perspectives. As we learn to listen more deeply, we discover and are enriched by the unique insights of each faith tradition.

The “three amigos” recount their religious journeys, personal practices, and share what each of them loves, questions, and wants us to know about his own religion. Their revealing and moving stories capture the essence of spirituality – the wellspring of life from which humanity emerges, the face of God reflected in each of us.

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