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Reflections on Scriptural Reasoning: Exploring my Christian Faith with the Help of my New Muslim Friends

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I am an International student from Colombia majoring in Religion and International Relations at Calvin University. This summer I have the opportunity of participating in interfaith Scriptural Reasoning online.  This is a joint effort between professor Frans Van Liere from my university and Jeffrey…

Introducing Jose: Al Amana’s Summer Volunteer Intern

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Jose Suarez Martinez Jose Suarez Martinez was born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia to a loving Christian family.  He shared about his religious experiences: “I have had the privilege of serving in ministry since I was 11 years old. My service experience has mostly taken place in churches and…

The Art of Unlearning Things

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During my stay here in Oman, I have become more familiar with interfaith dialogue, cross-cultural interaction, peacebuilding and getting to know new cultures. It has absolutely been a life changing experience and a learning process which will hopefully continue in the future.  My time…

Dialogue and Change

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The beautiful mountains of Oman near Wakan village Last week, I took a taxi to go to Casa Blue Café to watch a football game on the big screen. I got to talking with the driver, trying to make small talk with my newly learned Arabic. He asked me what it is I do in Oman. I paused to think. How do…

New to Oman – Opening a door to unknown

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I want to start my description of my arrival to Oman by expressing thankfulness. As I’m collecting my thoughts about my first impression of the country while taking a sip of Karak tea, that I managed to order in Arabic from a coffee shop nearby, I’m just overall thankful for this unique possibility…

“How are your goats and cows?” – Reflections on Oman

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Greetings from Oman, assalamu aleykum. Kayfa halek, how are you? Zayn, zayn, alhamdulillah. I am well, praise God. Shu ahbarekh? What are the news? Kayfa hosh wa bosh? Bi hayr, alhamdulillah. How are your goats and cows? They are well, praise God. My Arabic teacher taught me that in Oman, it is…

Meet Pyry Paulasaari, Volunteer

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Al Amana Centre welcomes Pyry Paulasaari, a Finnish student from the University of Stirling in Scotland. Pyry arrived mid-August and is with us for six weeks. Thanks for all that you are doing, Pyry!  Pyry Paulasaari is a university student volunteering at AAC for six weeks Salaam…