Christian
/Muslim Dialogue Lexington, Kentucky
February 22,
2014
Each month in Lexington, Kentucky the Christian/Muslim
Dialogue, which has been in existence for many years, sponsors an educational
program for the community. Today’s program was
titled “Faithful
Christian and Muslim Women As Agents of Change Within Faith Communities: An
Exploration of Traditional and New Ground-breaking Roles of Faithful Women
within Christianity and Islam.” Moderators Roz
Heise and Jim Smith showed the documentary Pink
Smoke Over the Vatican and then hosted a panel discussion with Dr. Nadia
Rasheed and Roman Catholic Women Priests, Janice Sevre-Duszynska, and Donna
Rougeux. About forty people attended the program that was followed with a
potluck lunch. Janice talked about witnessing to the Bishops for many years
before she was ordained as a priest. She thanked Judy, Eileen, Murry, Doris
Caspani and her husband Guido for their continued support of the movement.
Janice talked about the sign that Guido helped get permission to hang in Rome
that said "Ordain Women." Donna talked about being mentored by Janice
and being significantly influenced by a founder of the Lexington Christian
/Muslim Dialogue,Muhammed Nasser, before he died. She said it is an honor to be
invited by this group to talk about the movement. Nadia pointed out that Islam does not
discriminate against women, men and culture do. A common theme emerged during
the discussion that there is a need for education and careful contextual study
of sacred texts such as the Quran and the Bible so that progress can be made in
ending sexism.
1 comment:
Thank you, Bridget Mary, for being
a passionate prophet for justice,
an exemplar of joy,
a guide to renewal,
and
a fine friend.
Excellent summary of our lively and spirit filled day with Matthew Fox and Skyler.
It was ripe.
Keep on, phil garrison
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