THE CENTER FOR CHRISTIAN-JEWISH UNDERSTANDING OF SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY presents The Annual CCJU Lecture In Memory of Hal Lustig

A Christian-Jewish dialogue on theological and ethical questions surrounding the Land and the State of Israel

Featuring:
Rabbi Charles Arian
Institute for Christian and Jewish Studies (ICJS), Baltimore, Maryland

Rev. Blair Moffett
Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Stamford, Connecticut

In June 2004, the U.S. Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) General Assembly resolved to divest its financial assets from a number of companies that operate in Israel, to protest Israeli policies in its armed conflict with the Palestinian opposition. A widespread public controversy over the divestment ensued, pitting supporters of Israel against critics of perceived human rights violations in the region.

Underneath the controversy are the religious and ethical belief structures that often seem only to divide and set people of faith against one another, but which share less obvious common roots. In a spirit of constructive dialogue, the CCJU presents Rabbi Charles Arian and Reverend Blair Moffett in a discussion of the land of Israel, its history and theological meanings, and the ethical questions surrounding its future. David Coppola, Ph.D., associate executive director of the Center for Christian-Jewish Understanding, will moderate the dialogue.

Please join us for an evening of searching inquiry and dialogue in pursuit of mutual understanding.

Tuesday, May 3, 2005  - 7:30 PM
William H. Pitt Center Board Room

This event is free and open to the public. For details, please call the CCJU at (203) 365-7592.

Contact: Gabe Rossetti (rossettig@sacredheart.edu)
Url: http://www.ccju.org

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