The Bearing Witness Institute at Marist School aims to foster understanding among Catholics, Muslims, and Jews by confronting history.
An adult education program, hosted by the institute, explores the complex history of Jewish-Christian relations and possibilities for reconciliation.
The statue depicts how Christian tradition has, at times, contributed to anti-Jewish narratives.
Brendan Murphy presented an image of a statue from Notre Dame Cathedral, showcasing a victorious Ecclesia beside a blindfolded Synagoga, symbolizing the church's perceived superiority over Judaism.
Author's summary: Promoting interfaith understanding through education.