Christian, Islamic and Judaic harmony is integral to the development of a just, peaceful and sustainable Jerusalem. Accordingly, it is proposed the Abrahamic Peace Centre (APC) be constructed, on or before 2050, as a point of peaceful covergence betwen the three Abrahamic religions which characterise and dominate Jerusalem.
It is envisaged the Abrahamic Peace Centre (APC) will give prominence to the historic and moral commonality of *Christianity, Islam and Judaism without in any way negating or diminishing the unique qualities and identity of each relgion; the intention of the Abrahamic Peace Centre (APC) is not religious univication -- it is religious, ethnic and civil harmonization within Jerusalem.
The central structure of the Abrahamic Peace Centre (APC) consists of a dome which will be predominantly, or perhaps even entirely, glass to emphasise openness and a striving for light and peace amongst visitors.
A garden would surround the central dome. Surrounding the dome and garden a hexagonal construction would be creeated to act as an aesthetic delineator. Connected to three separated sides of the hexagonal construction, a Church, Mosque and Synagogue would be linked via three passages of peace. The passages would connect to the rear of the Church, Mosque and Synagogue.
The construction of the Church, Mosque and Synagogue would be strictly neutral to help encourage the widest possible number of Christians, Jewish and Muslim worshippers.
The three remaining sides of the hexagonal construction surrounding the central Dome could act as exits.
I firmly believe Christian, Islamic and Judaic harmony is integral to the development of a just, peaceful and sustainable Jerusalem. I understand the Abrahamic Peace Centre's unique value in terms of its potential to harmonise Christianity, Islam and Judaism without in anyway negating or diminishing the unique qualities and identity of each religion
