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Where was most of Pierre Claverie's work based?
Oran, Algeria
What was Pierre doing when he realized that "religion is more than rules and rituals?"
Walking on a student pilgrimage in the mountains
Pierre was know for his attitude of_______
availability
When Pierre saw that the Christian community in Algeria was decreasing, what did he think the church should do?
show the values that Christian and Muslims hold in common
When did Pierre die?
August 2nd, 1996
What country is Algeria based in?
North Africa
Who did Pierre write to tell he was called to the priesthood?
His parents
After being ordained a bishop, who did Pierre continue to build friendships with?
The Arabs
Rather than promoting the church as a humanitarian agency, Pierre wanted to show the community that Christians were called to "witness the ______ love of God"
unconditional
What 2 religions did Pierre try to connect?
Muslim and Christian
What religion lead Pierre's boy scout troop?
Dominicans
What did Pierre want to create instead of analyzing theories about Christian-Muslim relations?
friendships
Were the Muslims accepting of Pierre?
Yes!
When was Pierre born?
May 8th, 1938
While studying theology at Le Saulchoir, France what language did he being to learn?
Arabic
True or False:
Pierre did not run libraries, establish rehabilitation facilities for people with disabilities, and establish homes for the elderly
False
True or False:
Pierre compares himself to Jesus when given the choice to choose reconciliation between Muslims and Christians
True
Where did Pierre go to college and what did he study?
1. University of Grenoble in France
2. math, physics and chemistry
What were the 2 aspects of Pierre's transformation that reinforced each other?
social and religious
What are 2 out of the 4 conditions that Pierre thought Christians needed to learn in order to be friends with Muslims?
1. respect the other person
2. humility that there is something to learn from everyone
3. a commitment to examine our history, culture, and tradition more objectively
4. willingness to state the full truth of what we believe and not give half-truths
What are 2 of the 3 key commitments that marked Pierre's service?
1. to meet others in face-to-face encounters
2. to pay attention and listen honestly to what they have to say
3. live in accord with what these encounters lead him to understand
What are the 3 final points made at the end of the chapter that summarizes Pierre's life? NO BOOKS
1. the way he lived his life
2. the enormous courage for Pierre to persevere his path
3. Pierre was a man of the community