Catholics and Muslims discuss religious prejudice

Cardinal Cupich delivers opening remarks during the third meeting of the National Muslim and Catholic Dialogue at University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary, on March 7, 2018. Rita George-Tvrtkovic, associate professor of theology at Benedictine University, and Irfan Omar, associate professor of theology at Marquette University, were the guest lecturers. This year’s topic was, “One God, One Humanity: Confronting Religious Prejudice. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Rita George-Tvrtkovic, associate professor of theology at Benedictine University, gestures during her talk. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Scott Alexander, associate professor of Islam and director of Catholic-Muslim Studies at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, listens to the speakers. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Participants listen as to the keynote. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Kareem Irfan, chairman of the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago introduces Ofram. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Participants listen as Irfan Omar, associate professor of theology at Marquette University, delivers the Muslim keynote. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Right, Father Alexei Smith from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles takes notes as participants listen as Irfan Omar. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Omar answers a question at the end of the keynotes. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Omar, associate professor of theology at Marquette University, answers questions. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Rita George-Tvrtkovic, associate professor of theology at Benedictine University, answers a question from the audience. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Participants meet for discussion following the session. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego, co-chair of the USCCB West Coast Muslim-Catholic Dialogue, listens (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)