Monday, November 29, 2010

NewsHour Extra:Spanish Student Reflects on Religious Tolerance | PBS

NewsHour Extra:Spanish Student Reflects on Religious Tolerance | PBS: Religious tolerance has been a hot topic in the news recently, and in many parts of the world, followers of the three major religions (Islam, Christianity and Judaism) struggle to coexist peacefully. But, in Andalucia, a region in Spain, Jews, Christians and Muslims lived side by side in peace for more than 700 years, creating a tolerant culture that was home to some of the most important artwork, philosophy and science of its time.

Nineteen-year-old Irene Dorado, who grew up in Andalucia, shares what religious tolerance means to her and how Andalucia’s rich religious past is reflected in its people and monuments.