A recommendation from Udo Rettberg
“The roots of Jews, Christians, and Muslims are the same,” says Rabbi Abraham Skorka, Argentinean biophysicist, author, and friend of Pope Francis, in an exclusive conversation with Andreas Gulya of “The Kroisos Newsleaf” in Dubai.
Shalom Rabbi Skorka! We conduct our interview in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. So in a Muslim country in the Middle East. Did you know that there is a Shul (synagogue) in Dubai?
Yes, of course, I was aware of this fact. An active synagogue in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In this context, during my visit to Dubai, I noticed that we are experiencing an important cultural upswing in this country. Because I call the Pope’s visit to the UAE a cultural upswing. Enormous progress with cultural significance. As a tangible sign of the changes in this country. Very important! It is the beginning of a turning point in relations with the Muslim world. And certainly also with the Catholic and another part of the Christian world. And let me go one step further. Also, with the other cultures in the world. With all cultures.
The only way we can build a reality of peace is to be open to others. We should not simply encapsulate each other in our different identities. We need to talk to others. And we must see the others as our sisters and brothers – said a close Jewish friend of Pope Francis.
Author: ©Udo G. Rettberg
