Rev. Andrew Lobban and Dr. Ali Ataie examine the role of Jesus, son of Mary (peace and blessings be upon him), in the Bible and Christian theology and contrasts with his role in the Qur’an and Islamic theology.
Ahead of the holiday season, this event is intended to show, that despite religious differences and worldwide turmoil, people of faith can always find common ground.
Patricia Munro (speaking independently as a Jew) & Edlyn Aisha Sammanasu (MCC) opened the program with a few words about the ever-present need to connect faith traditions for mutual compassion.
This program was sponsored by Saint Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church in Livermore and the Muslim Community Center - East Bay in Pleasanton.
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This interfaith talk was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on Sunday, November 19, 2023.
ABOUT THE PANELISTS
Rev. Andrew (Andy) Lobban has served as the Rector of St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church in Livermore since June 2016. During that time, he has been quite active in interfaith cooperation and dialogue throughout the tri-valley. Andy came to St. Bart’s via Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, where he served for four years as associate clergy, overseeing much of the outreach and social justice programming. He also served as Priest and Chaplain at Good Samaritan Community Services in San Antonio, Texas. Reverend Andy completed a Master of Divinity at the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas. He also studied at the University of California, Berkeley, and at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Ustadh Dr. Ali Ataie is a perennial student and researcher involved in interfaith activities for over two decades. He holds a Master’s in Biblical studies focusing on New Testament and Biblical languages. He also has a Ph.D. in cultural and historical studies in religion from the Graduate Theological Union. His doctoral work focused on Muslim hermeneutics of Biblical texts, especially the Gospel of John. He lives in San Ramon, CA, with his wife Roya and three daughters.
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