I just completed a wonderful time of networking, engaging new friends from the other Abrahamic faiths, and learning an alternative approach to engaging situations of conflict, sometimes occurring in multi-religious contexts. We looked at the Muslim–Christian relationship this past week in particular at a Trac5 leadership summit in Denver.
We had over 100 join for a stimulating and important multi-faith conversation on Monday evening. Our Jewish panelist, Mark Braverman, kept challenging us to follow the example of Jesus in efforts for reconciliation. He had been deeply impacted by Palestinian Christians who stake their hope for true reconciliation on Jesus Christ. “Empires will come and go, but Jesus is still alive and with us. He understands our plight. He lived under Roman occupation 2000 years ago.” Over 1/3 of our audience for the panel forum were from the local Muslim community. Many conversations and bridge building was accomplished that evening.
We also had a wonderful conversation during the week with a couple who are in business in Saudi Arabia who challenged us to lift up Jesus instead of the banner of our religion. 
