Program: #5310
First air date December 6, 2009
WTTW Channel 11 Chicago (PBS)

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Spiritual Journey Segment

 
For Scott Alexander, Director of Catholic-Muslim studies at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, studying Islam and forming meaningful friendships with Muslims has deepened his Christian faith and expanded his worldview.

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Sermon Segment

 
Ingrid Mattson, Director of the Macdonald Center for the Study of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations at Hartford Theological Seminary in Hartford, Connecticut, reflects on Christian-Muslim relations. Our most urgent task, she says, is to cooperate together for the common good.

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Interview Segment

 
Daniel Pawlus and Lydia Talbot in conversation with Ingrid Mattson about Christian-Muslim relations. She says, "When I became a Muslim I found [the message to relieve suffering] so strong in the Koran: caring for the poor, showing gratitude to God . . . making this a better place especially for those who are the most marginalized."

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Reflection Segment

 
Writer Tom McGrath, Vice President of Product Development for Loyola Press, reflects on the importance of taking time to get to know each other — moving beyond first impressions.

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