(M.Chiara Biagioni, SIR’s correspondent in Brussels/ Malines) – "It has not been a conference for an exchange of doctrinal views on theological differences or similarities, but rather a business meeting to find those issues that can see us join forces and work proactively at a common European project". These are the first conclusions drawn about the European Islamo-Christian conference, that will end in Brussels today with the proclamation of a final statement, by father Hans Vocking of Ccee (Council of European Bishops Conferences) which promoted the event along with Kek (Conference of European Churches). "First and foremost, we had a chance says Hans Vocking to spend three days with about twenty Muslims who came from different European countries and different traditions, to tackle together the socio-political issue of citizenship and responsibility as men and women of faith in European society". This strengthened "that network of Muslims counterparts that will enable the Commission for Relations with Muslims in Europe within Ccee and Kek to keep working" in some directions. (continued)
