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“Treasures of the Faiths” an Exhibition by the British Library Sacred: discover what we share The world's greatest collection of Jewish, Christian and Muslim holy books Forthcoming exhibition 27 April – 23 September 2007 Admission free Sacred. This groundbreaking exhibition brings together some of the world's most important and beautiful religious texts for the first time. Exquisite and rare examples of Jewish, Christian and Muslim sacred texts from the Library's collections will be presented alongside treasures on loan from other institutions in a unique and compelling modern context. Sacred marks the first time that sacred texts from these three faiths will have been displayed and explored together, side by side, in a major UK exhibition. This looks like an excellent exhibition. I saw something similar at the Ashmolean in Oxford and it was stunning!

Graeme on myspace has sent a long email about my heading. Yes I am a Roman Catholic and have been since 1974 just before we got married. I was brought up as an Anglican but also played in the Presbyterian Church. I have always been ecumenically minded. I think it's a daily struggle to be a Christian so I'm not too keen on labels! I am sure that music has brought me to faith and I know that God works in my life. He guides me and keeps me safe even when I go astray. This year I have started to take a serious interest in Islam in order to be able to dialogue intelligently. I know something about Judaism but my education about other faiths is sadly lacking. The importance of dialogue cannot be denied in today's world. I do believe in a welcoming God and I don't think that Heaven is only for Catholics! There is so much in every one of the churches so why can't we share it more. The Presbyterians love the Bible and preach great sermons. The Anglicans have the best music e...

On 8 February I went to a fascinating study evening at Heythrop College organised by the Association of Heythrop Alumni and advertised in The Tablet. Dr Jonathan Gorsky and Dr Mohammad Shomali spoke about "interreligious dialogue from our own perspective". It was wonderful to hear Jew, Muslim and Christians all sharing their common heritage and how much we had in common. It was stated that the best way to do interfaith work is to get to know one community and a graduate student spoke of his love for the Suni community which he had not previously known.