Article September 23, 2002 ISSUE

Moved by the Spirit

A Christian Scientist in divinity school and an Orthodox Jewish rabbi explore common ground for interfaith dialogue.

By Warren Bolon Sentinel staff

"Wanted : Thinker/activist prepared to help a growing venture make quantum leaps of faith."

This fictitious but not totally unlikely employment ad came to mind as I considered the kind of thought-leap that put a book about Islam on this summer's reading list for incoming freshmen at the University of North Carolina. That decision sparked vigorous protests and a lawsuit from conservative Christians, while drawing praise from other Christians and those of various faiths.

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