Houstonians open homes for interfaith dinner dialogue


	Houstonians open homes for interfaith dinner dialogue

arifsali

11-16-2007 3:01 PM

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11-16-2007 3:12 PM

n2teaching

tyvm

11-16-2007 6:24 PM

arifsali

This is what is needed across the country .... hec even invite atheists type.

11-16-2007 8:47 PM

Rustee

Yep, Houston is one of the most diverse cities in the country. This happens inadvertently on a daily basis if you just go to the food court at the mall.

11-18-2007 5:45 AM

nkelly

when i was resident at union college, university of queensland, australia; this happened at every meal.

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