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University of Otago marketing student Nurul Abdul (22)
shares aspects of her Muslim religion with fellow students
at the Christian-Muslim Interfaith Dialogue. Photo by Peter
McIntosh.
Muslims and Christians sat sat and prayed together during
the second annual Christian-Muslim Interfaith Dialogue at the
University of Otago Union Hall in Dunedin yesterday.
University chaplain the Rev Greg Hughson said the event was
held as part of Islam Awareness Week and allowed
representatives of both religions to share their faith and
understanding.
"This is a time to learn, a time to listen and a time for
respect, because all here are speaking from the very core of
their being.
"This is not a debate. The goal is to accept that the
differences exist and to try to live together."
Four Christian and four Muslim representatives spoke to an
audience of about 100 people about their perspectives on the
concept of God, the role of scripture, the role of women, and
sin and forgiveness.
Mr Hughson was delighted with the event and believed those
there were privileged.
"In many countries, organising an event like this would be
very difficult."
He hoped the event would be held again next year.
