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Featured Book:
A Deadly Misunderstanding, by Mark Siljander
Eric Fellman, President of Bridges to Common Ground

This book is a chronicle of Mark Siljander's search for a rich common ground that exists between Christians and Muslims. It has been a constant source of both astonishment and inspiration to find that this common ground is textually sound and eminently practicable. In some extremely delicate and hostile political situations, Mark has seen it work miracles.

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Interviews with Muslim, Christian and Jewish scholars and Leaders

Eric Fellman, President of Bridges to Common Ground

Listen to Eric Fellman, President of Bridges to Common Ground discuss the commonalities between Muslims, Christians and Jews that can be the basis for greater understanding and discussion among us.

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Robert McFarlane, National Security Advisor under President Reagan

Robert McFarlane recounts the face of Islamic terrorism as National Security Advisor to President Ronald Reagan and its evolution to today.  Watch as he speaks to Bridges of his present work of ongoing reconciliation with Shia and Sunni leaders in Iraq. Watch Video

Sayyid Syeed, Director of the Islamic Society of North America

Dr. Sayyid Syeed, Director of the Islamic Society of North America gives his unique insights into the Muslim faith, its relationship to Jesus, and common misperceptions that are preventing more healing conversations from taking place. Watch Video

Thanksgiving Proclamation

On November 30, 2007, Cardinal Theodore McCarrick joined Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi, Chairman of the Fiqh Council of North America, Islam's highest religious authority in North America, and other religious leaders to launch a national campaign to unite all Americans against terrorists. Watch Video

Robert Destro, Professor of Law at Catholic University

In a March 2008 interview, Robert Destro, Professor of Law at Catholic University eloquently discusses the common ground between Muslims, Christian's and Jews -- that being our common humanity, and the importance of organizations like Bridges to Common Ground. Watch Video

Bill Aramony, Bridges to Common Ground

Bill Aramony has traveled over a dozen times in recent years to the Sudan.  He has met with the Sudanese leadership and shares his vision for reconciliation in this war torn region.
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Uniting To Protect: National Campaign is Launched

On November 30, 2007, Cardinal Theodore McCarrick joined Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi, Chairman of the Fiqh Council of North America, Islam's highest religious authority in North America, and other religious leaders to launch a national campaign to unite all Americans against terrorists.

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