Mark Siljander

And so it seems to me that we should at least pray, hope and pray that there's more that unites us than there is that divides us because otherwise it's gonna be a real brutal time. And the Abraham Accords seem to be a real positive move in that direction, especially with regards to the UAE's attempt to initiate this tri-faith process. Okay, and obviously that idea gripped you.

And so it seems to me that we should at least pray, hope and pray that there's more that unites us than there is that divides us because otherwise it's gonna be a real brutal time. And the Abraham Accords seem to be a real positive move in that direction, especially with regards to the UAE's attempt to initiate this tri-faith process. Okay, and obviously that idea gripped you.

Okay, now you're dealing with the Palestinians. What happens? What do you realize in consequence of that? And what happens next?

Okay, now you're dealing with the Palestinians. What happens? What do you realize in consequence of that? And what happens next?

Okay, now you're dealing with the Palestinians. What happens? What do you realize in consequence of that? And what happens next?

I realize what the Abrahamic Accords are missing, all the interfaith groups are missing, what our State Department and our own government is missing. It's what I would call the fifth track of engagement, which is a missing dimension in statecraft. And that is not speaking about religion or even spirituality, but rather since especially Muslims are deeply spiritual people.

I realize what the Abrahamic Accords are missing, all the interfaith groups are missing, what our State Department and our own government is missing. It's what I would call the fifth track of engagement, which is a missing dimension in statecraft. And that is not speaking about religion or even spirituality, but rather since especially Muslims are deeply spiritual people.

I realize what the Abrahamic Accords are missing, all the interfaith groups are missing, what our State Department and our own government is missing. It's what I would call the fifth track of engagement, which is a missing dimension in statecraft. And that is not speaking about religion or even spirituality, but rather since especially Muslims are deeply spiritual people.

And they respect and honor one who brings faith to them in a way that's respectful.

And they respect and honor one who brings faith to them in a way that's respectful.

And they respect and honor one who brings faith to them in a way that's respectful.

So I did a talk with a pretty radical Muslim character in the UK, Muhammad Hijab. I listened to it. Yeah, well, you know, 7 million people have watched that, and most of them were Muslim. And the responses are very interesting, because there's a number of Hijab's acolytes, you might say, who are...

So I did a talk with a pretty radical Muslim character in the UK, Muhammad Hijab. I listened to it. Yeah, well, you know, 7 million people have watched that, and most of them were Muslim. And the responses are very interesting, because there's a number of Hijab's acolytes, you might say, who are...

So I did a talk with a pretty radical Muslim character in the UK, Muhammad Hijab. I listened to it. Yeah, well, you know, 7 million people have watched that, and most of them were Muslim. And the responses are very interesting, because there's a number of Hijab's acolytes, you might say, who are...

making comments, but the typical comment is, from the Muslim side is, we're so glad and relieved that a conversation like this is happening and is possible. And like, there was a lot of dissent amongst my team about me going to speak with Muhammad Hijab. And so,

making comments, but the typical comment is, from the Muslim side is, we're so glad and relieved that a conversation like this is happening and is possible. And like, there was a lot of dissent amongst my team about me going to speak with Muhammad Hijab. And so,

making comments, but the typical comment is, from the Muslim side is, we're so glad and relieved that a conversation like this is happening and is possible. And like, there was a lot of dissent amongst my team about me going to speak with Muhammad Hijab. And so,

like even five minutes before we were in the car on the way there, there were people from my team calling me and saying, you shouldn't do this, this isn't a good idea. But it turned out to be a good idea because the conversation struck a chord and did indicate that the kind of dialogue that you are describing is not only possible but necessary and welcome, especially on the Muslim side.

like even five minutes before we were in the car on the way there, there were people from my team calling me and saying, you shouldn't do this, this isn't a good idea. But it turned out to be a good idea because the conversation struck a chord and did indicate that the kind of dialogue that you are describing is not only possible but necessary and welcome, especially on the Muslim side.

like even five minutes before we were in the car on the way there, there were people from my team calling me and saying, you shouldn't do this, this isn't a good idea. But it turned out to be a good idea because the conversation struck a chord and did indicate that the kind of dialogue that you are describing is not only possible but necessary and welcome, especially on the Muslim side.