January Dialogue: "What Do You Want to Know about Christianity?"

The Brookings Interfaith Council will next meet at 6:30 pm on January 23, 2014, at the Islamic Society of Brookings (724 11th Avenue). Join us for a potluck, followed by discussion around "What Do You Want to Know about Christianity?"

This will be a special opportunity for non-Christians to ask Christians questions about Christianity. What have you wanted to know about the Christian faith but never had the opportunity to ask (or been afraid to)? Here are some sample questions that might help you identify your own:

• What is the Christian view of the Bible?
• What are denominations? 
• What is baptism?
• Do all Christians think Jesus was God?
• How do Christians regard non-Christians?
• What is communion?
• How do Christians account for the presence of evil and suffering in God's world?
• What does it mean to be a Christian?
• Is the United States a Christian nation?
• What is the crucifixion? The resurrection? The ascension?
• Is Christianity a religion of peace? Are Christians nonviolent?
• What is an "evangelical Christian"?
• What kind of God do Christians believe in?
• What are the major Christian holidays?
• Who leads the church? Who has authority?
• What do Christians believe happens after death?
• What is salvation?

Bring a dish to share if you're able, or just bring yourself and a friend. Table service will be provided.

Discuss Children of Abraham at SDSU's Briggs Library

South Dakota State's Briggs Library will host a program and discussion on understanding Judaism, Christianity and Islam on Tuesday, November 19, at 7:00 pm, in the Archives and Special Collection Room on the second floor. 

This program will focus on the book Children of Abraham by F.E. Peters. Humanities scholar Ahrar Ahmad, Professor of Political Science at Black Hills State University, will introduce the topic and lead the discussion.

Briggs Library has copies of the book available on reserve for two-week check-out, and copies are also available at the Brookings Public Library.

This event is made possible by the South Dakota Humanities Council, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.