The Ultimate Faith Dialogue; A Conversation with Father Alexei Smith, Director of Interreligious Affairs for the Los Angeles Diocese, the largest diocese in the U.S.
Father Alexei Smith is one of the most important official voices in America for the Catholic Church regarding ecumenical and interreligious dialogue; and it becomes clear why as he joins Rabbi Barclay in a discussion about God, the Trinity, Vatican II, can Jews go to heaven, what is an "authentic Catholic", and more. The two religious leaders weigh in on theology and politics; Islam and America; and epitomize the premise of The Rabbi's Table of being able to disagee without being disagreeable. The Rabbi’s Table is the kind of thoughtful, engaging conversation that once took place around the dinner table—where people could respectfully disagree while genuinely listening to one another. In today’s world, discussions too often turn into arguments, with competing monologues rather than meaningful dialogue. Each week, Rabbi Michael Barclay brings together respected leaders, experts, and voices from politics, culture, and religion to explore important issues through open, ho...