Christians, Jews detect spirit of shalom. (Religious Leadership in Secular Society conference, Jerusalem, Israel)

From: National Catholic Reporter | Date: February 18, 1994| Author: Hebbelthwaite, Peter | Copyright information

Rabbi sets framework for new relationship

JERUSALEM - The conference on "Religious Leadership in Secular Society," held in Jerusalem Feb. 1-4, was more than an event, it was a "sign of the times" in which both Jews and Christians could detect the presence of the Spirit of the Lord.

Peace is breaking out in the Middle East, fitfully and cautiously. The Fundamental Agreement signed by the Holy See and the state of Israel Dec. 30 was another crucial item in the pea...

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