OWH's Michael Kelly: Model of tolerance with the Tri-Faith Initiative (and a push for pluralism

[billiefan2000]

this was in today's paper

and btw the omaha world herald and some liberal churches in omaha are pushing for all religious people in omaha to be pluralistic and universalist.

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quote:

Leaders of some Jewish, Muslim and Christian faiths say they believe a global model of religious tolerance will happen in Omaha — a tri-faith campus with a temple, a mosque and a church.

“All of us, in a very short time, will find out how much enthusiasm there is locally,” said Jon Meyers, past president of Temple Israel. “Each one of our own faith organizations is key to it.”

The tri-faith campus idea — separate houses of worship, with a fourth building for joint education — has been discussed in Omaha for the past few years, and it is not certain that it will be accomplished. But it was included on a map, published Thursday in The World-Herald, of the proposed redevelopment of Ironwood Country Club, near 132nd and Pacific Streets.


more... Michael Kelly: Model of tolerance - Omaha.com

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related article from a few days ago:


The religious campus would encompass one-fourth of the development. It would include: a new Temple Israel, which would mean the synagogue would relocate from its 70th and Cass Streets location; a mosque at the Institute of Islamic Studies; a new Episcopal church; and a joint Tri-Faith Initiative center.

The plans also mark a spot for a new Greek Orthodox church, and developers have been in discussions with the Greek Orthodox Christian Church of Greater Omaha, which leases its current home at 90th and Q Streets.

None of those five parties has fully committed to the project yet, although Temple Israel has an option to purchase 14 acres.

The Tri-Faith Initiative has struggled to find a home since announcing its plans in 2006. Two sites in the Elkhorn area fell through.

Several representatives involved in the religious components said it was premature to discuss their plans.

Calling this “an exciting and important time,” Temple Israel President John Lehr wrote in a letter to congregants that Temple Israel will be fully assessing the site and determining its financial capacity to take on the project.

“That certainly appears to be a very promising place,” said Syed Mohiuddin of the American Institute of Islamic Studies and Culture.


more... Country club to religious center? - Omaha.com

[Mizfit]

It starts. Did they not read the Bible?

[billiefan2000]

considering most omaha world herald reporters are liberals, I doubt they have ever picked up a bible and read one


as for the Episcopal and Greek Orthodox church folks in omaha, I wonder that too.

I think they are being willingly ignorant on truth.