Similarities and Differences in the Abrahamic Religious Traditions: Judaism, Christianity, & Islam

Rabbi Larry Kaplan, Temple Israel, Wilkes-Barre
James M. Calderone, EdD, OFM, Misericordia University
Ibrahim M. Almeky, MD,  Medical Center of Northeastern Pennsylvania

Tuesday, October 6, 2015
11:15am – 12:15pm
Luzerne County Community College Educational Conference Center
Small Auditorium

In a world where religious extremists envision a future of global hatred, violence and bigotry, is there space for a reasoned peaceful discussion of religious differences in a pluralistic society? This, and other fascinating questions will be discussed in a roundtable interactive presentation by a rabbi, a priest, and an imam.

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