The buttoned-down Episcopalian minister was the first to stand up and introduce himself. Then came a Jew wearing a yarmulke. Then a Palestinian Christian attired in black clericals. Next, a Muslim cloaked in an aqua hijab.
On and on they went, 50 people representing three faiths, their clothing a reminder of their differences but their presence a sign of unifying goals: to oppose the war in Iraq, change U.S. foreign policy and find common ground among three religions.
In his speech before 900 people packed into All Saints, Carroll blamed religious differences for conflict, contempt and violence, including the war in Iraq. But he said it is possible — and necessary — for religions to find common ground without compromising the integrity of their traditions.
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