Forsaking Football for 'God and Science'
Interfaith event at Clifton Presbyterian Church attracts a crowd on a wintry weekend
While many in the region prepared for Saturday's NFL playoff games, about 75 local residents gathered for an interfaith discussion, "God and Science," at Clifton Presbyterian Church (CPC). The event, organized by Muslims for Peace and CPC, began with a potluck lunch that was followed by a reading from the Quran and speaker presentations. Representatives from Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam discussed scriptures and how each faith considers those within a scientific context. "There is no secret that Islam is facing difficult times... not only from the outside, but also from the inside," said Jalal Malik, outreach director for the Ahmadiyyaa Muslim Community who served as panel moderator. A native of Burke, Malik organized the …
