Exchange with Dr. Al-Nowaihi about the Interreligious Peace Colloquium (1975)

1. R. Lamm to Dr. Al-Nowaihi (June 5, 1975)

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Exchange with Chief Adebo about the Interreligious Peace Colloquium (1975)

Dear Chief Adebo: It is a week since I have returned from our Interreligious Peace Colloquium in Bellagio, and I am still enjoying the after-glow of that most impressive conference. I wanted you to know that of the many warm recollections I have of the many friends I made, I cherish the short while we spent together and the opportunity I had to get to know you. I hope and pray that in the course of the years we shall have many opportunities to meet again. I suppose that the chances of your coming to New York are greater than mine coming to Nigeria, so do let me invite you to call upon me should the occasion arise that you will be visiting the United States. Once again, it was a pleasure to meet you, and do accept all my best wishes for success in all your endeavors. Cordially yours, Rabbi Norman Lamm

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Exchange with Dr. Askari about the Interreligious Peace Colloquium (1975)

Dear Dr. Askari: It is just over a week that I have returned from our conference in Bellagio, and I am still basking in its after-glow. I wanted you to know how very much I cherish the opportunity to meet and get to know you. I am pleased that our exchange was an open and honest one, and I trust that it contributed to greater understanding and insight. I was told that the last two days of the conference kept on getting even better, and I am genuinely sorry that I had to miss them. I do hope that circumstances will permit us to meet again. Until then, please be assured of my respect and friendship. Cordially yours, Rabbi Norman Lamm

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Exchange with Dr. Wilfred Smith about the Interreligious Peace Colloquium (1975)

Dear Rabbi Lamm: On my return to my office after a second, considerable absence, the first letter that I am answering on my desk is your cordial and helpful one of June 16. Thank you specifically for the reference. I look forward to profiting from that and from the other data bountifully given in your article, as well as from the article itself. As I have perhaps already remarked, the discussions with you constituted certainly one of the highlights of the Bellagio week for me. Your commentary on my own paper, a model of appreciation and response, was something from which I learned surprisingly much (I hope that that word "surprisingly" will not offend you!)Once my desk is cleared, I shall be somewhat desperately occupied with other commitments for a time; but am not merely hopeful, but resolute, to get to the Faith & Belief matter presently – and at that point I may well be in touch with you once again.Sincerely,Wilfred Cantwell SmithMcCulloch Professor of Religion ChairmanWCS:js

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