worship

 

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/feb/21/christians-muslims-and-jews-to-share-faith-centre-in-berlin?fbclid=IwAR3TdSf3iDOZ34qzbWm-6jkrLn2n_QHut4PUk5h0dnU0zsDKwOh9GXqozSg

 A new place of worship is being built in Germany and will bring Christians, Muslims and Jewish people under one roof. It is being called a churmosqagogue. People who follow other faiths will also be unvited to events in a central hall.

Roland Stolte helped to start the project and said when the idea was firast suggested a few years ago, there were some fears about mixing religions or that peolpe were trying to make a new religion. But he says now people are changing their minds;  “The idea is pretty simple. We wanted to build a house of prayer and learning where thesse three religions could co-exist while retaining their own identity.” Roland said, “We want others to join us.”

Rabbi Andreas Nachama said, “It is the start of a new era where we show there is no hate between us.”

Funding has come from the government and also from donations which are expected to make 8 million euros.

-        Why do you think the building is called a churmosqagogue?

-          Why do you think this is a new thing that has made the news?

-          Why are the organisers saying other faiths can also join?

-          Why do you think some people didn’t like the idea when it was first suggested?

-          “three religions could co-exist while retaining their own identity.” Why is retaining their own identity important? Why don’t they all use the same room?

-          “It is the start of a new era where we show there is no hate between us.” Why has there been hate?

-          What does this show about the world today and difference? (we can co-exist)

-          What can we learn from this building?

-          Why is this about no outsiders?