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The Faith Club: A Muslim, A Christian, A Jew-- Three Women Search for Understanding (Paperback)

by Ranya Idliby (Author), Suzanne Oliver (Author), Priscilla Warner (Author)

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Paperback: 416 pages
Publisher: Free Press; 1 edition (Jun 5 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0743290488
ISBN-13: 978-0743290487
Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 14 x 2.8 cm
Shipping Weight: 454 g

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In the wake of 9/11, Idliby, an American Muslim of Palestinian descent, sought out fellow mothers of the Jewish and Christian faiths to write a children's book on the commonalities among their respective traditions. In their first meeting, however, the women realized they would have to address their differences first. Oliver, an Episcopalian who was raised Catholic, irked Warner, a Jewish woman and children's author, with her description of the Crucifixion story, which sounded too much like "Jews killed Jesus" for Warner's taste. Idliby's efforts to join in on the usual "Judeo-Christian" debate tap into a sense of alienation she already feels in the larger Muslim community, where she is unable to find a progressive mosque that reflects her non–veil-wearing, spiritual Islam. The ladies come to call their group a "faith club" and, over time, midwife each other into stronger belief in their own respective religions. More Fight Club than book club, the coauthors pull no punches; their outstanding honesty makes for a page-turning read, rare for a religion nonfiction book. From Idliby's graphic defense of the Palestinian cause, Oliver's vacillations between faith and doubt, and Warner's struggles to acknowledge God's existence, almost every taboo topic is explored on this engaging spiritual ride. (Oct. 3)
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*Starred Review* Ranya Idliby is a Palestinian Muslim; Suzanne Oliver, an ex--Catholic now in the Episcopal Church; and Priscilla Warner, Jewish. Initially, the idea behind establishing a faith club was simple--the three women would collaborate on an interfaith children's book emphasizing the connections among Judaism, Christianity, and Islam that would reinforce the common heritage the three religions share. In post-9/11 America, however, real life began getting in the way. Almost from the start, differences that culminated in conflict emerged; at one point, the tension even jeopardized the project altogether. Prophetically, while searching for a story to help illustrate connections among the religions, Suzanne chose the Crucifixion, which immediately set off alarm bells for Priscilla. Yet they persevered. All three agreed that to work together they had to be brutally candid, "no matter how rude or politically incorrect." Eventually--and as they make abundantly clear, not easily--conflict and anger gave way to a special kind of rapprochement that merged mutual understanding and respect. Each woman brings to the table her prejudices, unique faith stories, and personal stereotypes and misconceptions (Priscilla, for example, had those of one who had never before met a Palestinian woman). Brimming with passion and conviction, and concluding with suggestions for starting a similar faith club, this is essential reading for anyone interested in interfaith dialogue. June Sawyers
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5.0 out of 5 stars Seriously better than TV, May 2 2008

By	Brian Griffith (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)

As Martin Luther King mentioned, religion is the most socially segregated dimension of our society. And after 9/11, three New York mothers of three different faiths worried that walls of silence between religious communities were a danger to their children's future. Hoping to promote some understanding by writing a book for children, these women introduced themselves and formed a committee. And near as I can tell, they never ended up writing the children's book. It's just that along the way they found something greater -- a live circle of friends where unstintingly open conversation became a process of self-discovery. As the Muslim woman of this trio, Ranya Idliby says,

"We were breaking an unspoken social rule. We were talking about God and religion at a time when the stakes were high ... Our relationship was turning into something sacred, something we called our "Faith Club". We signed no official pact, but we lived by a certain code: honesty was the first rule of the Faith Club, and with that tenet as a foundation, no topic was off limits."

I found this long running conversation surprisingly dramatic and seriously entertaining. I read it aloud with my wife, and it's better than TV. I came away suspecting that such networks of real friends are the most powerful force for security in the world. Not to mention what they can do for personal growth.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for a changed world, Dec 7 2006

By	Beverley C. Burlock "BB" (Nova Scotia, Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Faith Club: A Muslim, A Christian, A Jew-- Three Women Search for Understanding (Hardcover)

Ive just done something Ive never done before. I emailed a large and varied bunch of my friends, as well as some
professors at my theological college and the director of a religious book store, to strongly and enthusiastically suggest
they get and read this book (The Faith Club) (and
that the profs use it as a resource for their students)
I found it moving, helpful, very pertinent and illuminating, as well as inspirational, educational and a source of hope.
The authors honestly and candidly share their mutual discussions with each other, at first
hesitatingly, re their concerns, stereotypes, doubts and prejudices about their own and each others faiths, as well as how
their own faiths grew as a result of contact, experience and knowledge of the other faiths.
I thought I was fairly liberal and knowledgeable, and I learned a lot from this book,
including having to admit some prejudices and stereotypes that I didnt know I still had or had denied. It also showed me
areas where I hadn't gone before which was very revealing and helpful. The information they shared, the prayers/poetry and
the statements they made were a great help in re-formulating my thoughts and responses.
At the back of the book, and on the site, there are suggestions for starting ones own Faith Club, with a series of
excellent questions. It may not be possible for various reasons for my friends to become involved in or start such a club,
but I strongly urged them to at least read the book and then think about the questions, maybe with a journal, on their own.
I am convinced theyll find it well worth it, and am certain their own faith will be greatly enriched by the effort.
In response, a friend mentioned shed recently been reminded how touchy talking about faith can be. To which I replied -
this is why this book is so VERY good - the authors face all that touchiness, including their personal fears of 'losing'
their own faith, respect one another and work through. It provides a lot of material to think about, and for use in
discussions. Even non-religious people would find it useful to get the three perspectives and, in a sense, 'walk in each of
their shoes' for a bit.
I have no doubts that every person who reads this book will be changed. And each change is one more step in a ripple
effect that just might transform the world into a place where all live respectfully together in peace with justice, doing
unto others as wed have them do unto us.
Beverley Burlock
minister in The United Church of Canada
Port Mouton, Nova Scotia, Canada

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