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Young Catholics say they have learnt more about Islam after a two-day stay at a pesantren, or Islamic boarding school, in western Java. (UCA News)
“The young Muslims warmly welcomed us and we were involved in dialogues on our religions. The experience taught me that religions create no boundaries to relations with one other,” Lucia Wenehen told UCA News.
The Dec. 12-13 live-in program for the Jakarta Catholics was organized by the archdiocese’s Commission for Youth. The Muslim and Catholic participants ranged in age from 16 to 25.
Wenehen, a parishioner of Christ the Redeemer Church of Slipi in West Jakarta, said the program had opened her heart and mind to Islam and Muslims.
“I realize that there are still many people who want to accept us just the way we are. Our religions may be different but we are one in love,” she said.
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Live-in program builds understanding between Catholics, Muslims (UCA News)
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