The Imam and The Pastor

PENANG TEH TARIK FORUM
槟 城 拉 茶 讲 座

Topic:

"Religious Reconciliation Documentary Film: The Imam & The Pastor”
ENGLISH 英语
"To be updated"




Synopsis:
In the 1990s, Imam Ashafa and Pastor Wuye led opposing militias in Northern Nigeria. Now the two men work together bridging religious conflicts that have killed thousands. In recent decades, tens of thousands of Nigerians have been killed in communal clashes between Christians and Muslims. "We formed a militia to protect our people". states Pastor Wuye. "My hate for the Muslims then had no limits". The victims of his militia included Imam Ashafa's spiritual leader and two cousins. The Imam spent three years planning revenge. Then one day, a sermon on forgiveness changed his life. The two men met and "gradually the relationship began to grow". They played a leading role in negotiating a historic peace accord. As Imam Ashafa explains, "even though we differ in some theological issues, we will make the world a safer place".

Workshop Conducted by Ms Sekina Joseph, Malaysia Interfaith Network (MIN)

Date : 5th June 2008, Thursday
Time : 8:00 pm
(Teh Tarik and snacks will be served at 7.30pm)
Venue: SATU ACADEMY Training Room
2nd Floor, PGRM Headquarters at No. 139, Jalan Macalister, P. Pinang
Tel. : 04-229 4577 or 012-429 2377

OPEN TO PUBLIC 公开讲座

Penang Teh Tarik Forum is organised by PENANG GERAKAN TRAINING BUREAU and NATIONAL POLITICAL TRAINING BUREAU and supported by SATU ACADEMY,
Tel: 04 229 4577