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Life-Giver: PART 7The CrucifixionDoes the Qur’an say that Jesus was crucified? A careful examination of the text may be surprising. The Qur’an: and said, “We have killed the Messiah Jesus (Esa), son of Mary, the Messenger of God.” However, they did not kill him, nor did they crucify him, though it was made to appear as if […]

 What Is Bridge To Hope? The Bridge to Hope Campaign (BTH) is a long-term internet film project founded by Michael Kirtley and Bridges To Common Ground to improve relationships between Muslims and non-Muslims; especially focused on issues of Islamophobia and radicalization on both sides. Its target audience is people who are confused, fearful, or hateful […]

Remembering Our ChairmanIn Loving Memory: A Remarkable Man David S. Hungerford, MD  (1939-2019) – By Mark Siljander Orthopedic surgeon, inventor, and author, Dr. David Hungerford was a remarkable man. Though brilliant, he never bragged of the millions he helped around the world, now able to walk and function with little to no pain as a direct […]

Life-Giver: PART 1A New Way To “Speak Life”“Life” in the Abrahamic Holy Books:Old Testament: The Hebrew root word – chay – used for “save” also means “life” – Reference Semitic root word chay: Strong’s H2416 and H2421 – chayah.The Qur’an: The Arabic root word – chay – used for “save” also means “life” – For simplicity and […]

 What Is Bridge To Hope? The Bridge to Hope Campaign (BTH) is a long-term internet film project founded by Michael Kirtley and Bridges To Common Ground to improve relationships between Muslims and non-Muslims; especially focused on issues of Islamophobia and radicalization on both sides. Its target audience is people who are confused, fearful, or hateful […]

5 Steps Towards ReconciliationAuthor: David Hungerford, Chairman of the Board, Bridges to Common GroundEditor: Gary Waldron, COO, Bridges to Common GroundMerry Minuet was first sung in 1959 by the Kingston Trio as a little ‘humorous’ ditty. The best humor has a ring of truth to it, and 55 years later, somehow it doesn’t sound so […]