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French student believes in inter-religious dialogue

In a secular country like France, religion is rarely mentioned. But one young student is campaigning to make sure that Muslims, Christians and Jews talk to each other about their faith. Samuel Grzybowski believes that interfaith is central to helping France establish a strong identity in the 21st century.

Listen to the report by Naomi Scherbel-Ball in Paris:

French student believes in inter-religious dialogue

Samuel and a colleague at Coexister's office

Samuel and a colleague at Coexister's office

Goldenberg's

Goldenberg's, formerly a restaurant, had been a meeting place for Holocaust survivors

Falafel shop

Now there is a falafel shop in Paris' Jewish quarter

Plaque

A plaque marks the site of a racial attack in the Jewish quarter

Here is Coexister’s website, in French.

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Tuesday 03.07.2012 | 12:16

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