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Interfaith Glasgow – Scriptural Reasoning – Fasting – 6pm – 8.30pm
14th March 2023
Scriptural Reasoning: Fasting
An interfaith dialogue event for Jews, Muslims, and Christians
As we approach Ramadan and during the season of Lent, join us to explore the significance and practice of fasting in the Muslim, Christian and Jewish traditions, whilst enjoying the joint hospitality of the Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society and Cathcart Old Parish Church.
You will be offered a short guided tour of the church – which has a fascinating history – and will share a delicious meal, before learning about fasting through discussion of texts from the Qur’an, Hebrew Bible and New Testament. After all, the more we enjoy our food, the more we can appreciate the sacrifice of fasting! And, by exploring together the similarities and differences in the texts and how they are interpreted, you will gain a deeper understanding of your neighbours and of these Abrahamic traditions.
This will be an enjoyable evening with excellent speakers and friendly conversation in small groups. It follows a previous Scriptural Reasoning hosted by Garnethill Synagogue, but you do not need to have attended the first event. If you’ve never experienced Scriptural Reasoning before this will be a great introduction!
Please note: registration is essential and spaces are limited, so please reserve your place now! Interfaith Glasgow hosts numerous Scriptural Reasoning events throughout the year – some in an ‘open’ format where members of any faith can attend, and others which are limited to Christians, Muslims and Jews allowing them to explore more deeply the similarities and differences across their common Abrahamic heritage. If this particular event isn’t for you we hope you’ll consider passing it on to someone who might be interested.
About Scriptural Reasoning
Scriptural Reasoning is a method of interfaith dialogue that aims to facilitate a deeper understanding of faith traditions through a focus on scriptures that follow a common theme. This event will feature speakers from Sikh and Jewish backgrounds who will present texts on the theme of heroic figures, followed by time for participants to discuss the texts in smaller groups.
You do not have to be in any way expert in your texts or tradition to participate. People often comment on how much they learn at Scriptural Reasoning events – about their own tradition as well as the traditions of others!
Spaces are limited so book now to avoid disappointment.
NB: Interfaith Glasgow hosts numerous Scriptural Reasoning events throughout the year – some in an ‘open’ format where members of any faith can attend and share, and others in a ‘closed’ format which follows the traditional Scriptural Reasoning practice of including Jews, Christians and Muslims who share a common Abrahamic heritage. This particular event is a closed Scriptural Reasoning. If it’s not for you we hope you’ll consider passing it on to someone who might be interested.
On booking you will be asked to choose from a list of options: “Christian”, “Muslim” or “Jewish.” Please choose only the ticket type which is appropriate to you, as this is to ensure that all three religions will have a balanced number of attendees for fruitful discussion.
If your ticket type is sold out, please join the waiting list by emailing [email protected]
