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NCC execs welcome Muslim leaders | October 16, 2007

"We welcome the letter of these Islamic leaders and scholars," said the Rev. Michael Livingston, president of the National Council of Churches USA (NCC), in response to a document, "A Common Word between Us and You," released by 138 moderate Muslim leaders on the occasion of Eid-al-Fitr, the concluding day of Ramadan, the month-long season of fasting and prayer.

"It is a sign of hope in a violent world," he added.

Dr. Shanta Premawardhana, associate general secretary for Interfaith Relations added his gratitude for what he called "a deliberate and thoughtful" document.

"We thank the Islamic leaders for their initiative," Livingston said.

The National Council of Churches USA is the ecumenical voice of 35 of America's Orthodox, Protestant, Anglican, historic African American and traditional peace churches. These NCC member communions have 45 million faithful members in 100,000 congregations in all 50 states.

Press release here

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