Speaker: Rev. D. Andrew Kille, Ph.D., Chair of Silicon Valley Interreligious Council.

Prejudice and fear of unknown others is nothing new in the American experience. Time after time, suspicion directed toward one group or another has complicated the interreligious encounter. What impact do negative statements made by presidential candidates or local governmental figures make on interfaith relations? What positive efforts are being made to bring people and communities together, and how can individuals get involved in promoting a more just and compassionate world for all?