This film will act as a powerful reminder that no foe is ever as evil as war propaganda makes him seem. It may also cause us to ask why encounters such as the one it dramatizes are too often left unremembered and unstudied while the bloody battles that the men of faith strived to stop become the foundations of our cultural assumptions for centuries to follow.
Islam and Christianity are the two largest religions in the world and both religions are varied and diverse. Peace Requires Encounter calls on Muslims and Christians across America to start encounter dialogues around The Sultan and The Saint film. In collaboration with Christian and Muslim leaders, we have developed a dialogue guidebook to help you host a meaningful faith exchange in your local community.
To host a dialogue with The Sultan and the Saint click on the link below. You will receive the guidebook and other resources to help you plan your event.
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Faith Leader Interviews
We sat down with some of the world’s most important Muslim and Christian leaders to discuss the importance of the message of The Sultan and the Saint for our time. Listen to what they have to say.
Shaykh Abdullah Bin Bayyah and Shaykh Hamza YusufTwo of the most influential Islamic scholars discuss the legacy of the encounter.
Franciscan Action NetworkThe Franciscan Action Network is a vital ally and partner in the outreach effort around The Sultan and the Saint. Learn about how they understand the encounter.
The Peacemaker Network
Check out the national network of Peacemakers — these people have been awarded The Sultan and the Saint Peacemaking Award in cities across America. They work to build bridges of peace and understanding amongst Muslims and Christians locally and globally.
Reverend Michael Yoshii
Tom Ashbrook
Faatimah Knight
Sister Marie Lucey
Dr. David Oughton
Abbas Ali
Terry Lindemann
Jacob Bender
Imam Abdul Haqq
Nihad and Ali Khataw
Ken Starbuck
Jim Rigby
Father Jon Pedigo
Archbishop John Wester
Sister Maureen Brown
