Religion 101 Series Begins Holocaust Center in Maitland

By Ken Storey
Contributing Writer
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The Holocaust Center in Maitland recently launched a nine part series on religion.  The Religion 101 series was created to help bring about better knowledge of other faiths.  Pam Kancher, Executive Director of the Holocaust Center, recognizes that there are differing claims from various religions but that the series will hopefully help bring about an understand because such an understanding of these religions “can’t be based on myths, rumors and YouTube.”  Pastor James Coffin, Executive Director of the Interfaith Council of Central Florida and co-sponsor of the Religion 101 series, explained the series “make it easy and fun for the busy person to become much more knowledgeable about the teachings and practices of the various faith traditions, and in that respect, the program was a resounding success.”   

The first presentation was held on September 13th and was led by Zen abbot Claudia Schippert on an overview of the history and beliefs of Buddhism.   The next presentation in the series will be an overview of Islam with Imam Ashiq Kermali will be held October 11 at 7 PM at the Holocaust Center. Reservations are recommended, and no admission is charged.  For more information see www.holocaustedu.org or call 405-628-0555.


Pictured, from left: Speaker Dr. Claudia Schippert, Pastor James Coffin of the Interfaith Council, and Holocaust Center E.D. Pam Kancher

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