Meeting of the faiths fosters understanding

Joining the throngs of visitors to Temple Square were leaders of Muslim

and Catholic faiths from Southern California on July 15-17. They were

escorted by Steve and Judy Gilliland of the Church's Los Angeles Public

Affairs Council and hosted by church public affairs in Salt Lake City.

Overall impressions of their visit included a general admiration for the

Church's humanitarian services and the commitment of its members.

The Gillilands said the trip was planned to coincide with

the open house of the Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple so the visitors, after

touring it, could have a deeper understanding of why members of the Church

are so committed to faith, families and serving others.

\"It gave them a better understanding of 'why,' \" Judy Gilliland said.

She added, \"We have great respect for the interfaith leaders [in Southern

California].\"

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