WASHINGTON (AP) _ The Rev. Rick Warren has told thousands of Muslims at their convention in Washington that “the two largest faiths on the planet” must work together to solve global problems.
In a weekend speech to the Islamic Society of North America, Warren said Muslims and Christians should be partners in working to end war, poverty, corruption, disease and illiteracy. He also urged Muslims and Christians to speak out against stereotyping and to respect each other even while disagreeing.
Warren, who faced some criticism from Christians for speaking at the Muslim conference, said it’s easier to be an extremist than it is to build relationships.
Rick Warren is the founder of California’s 22,000-member Saddleback Community Church and the author of “The Purpose Driven Life,” which has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide.