Open book pages representing shared scripture study and reflection

Scripture Reasoning brings together people of different faiths to read and discuss sacred texts side by side, in a spirit of openness, humility, and mutual respect. Through ongoing conversation groups — including our Quran–Bible and Quran–Torah dialogues — participants explore shared themes across traditions such as fasting, repentance, and compassion, discovering both the common ground and the beautiful distinctiveness of one another’s beliefs. These gatherings are rooted in the conviction that meaningful dialogue begins with genuine curiosity about our neighbors’ sacred texts and traditions.

Past Scripture Reasoning Events

Guests gather in a sukkah for a Qur'an and Torah scripture conversation hosted by Atlantic Institute during Sukkot

Atlantic Institute hosted a special Qur'an & Torah Conversation gathering in the sukkah, sharing scripture, reflection, and friendship during Sukkot.

Quran-Bible Conversation Group gathered for Scripture Reasoning and Iftar

Atlantic Institute's Quran–Bible Conversation Group gathered for an iftar dinner and reflected on the significance of fasting, continuing the ongoing Scripture Reasoning interfaith series.

Quran-Torah Conversation Group gathered in a home for Scripture Reasoning and Iftar

Atlantic Institute hosted a Quran–Torah Conversation Group Iftar in the home of a local volunteer family, exploring fasting traditions and building interfaith friendship.

Quran-Bible Conversation group discussing fasting traditions during a Scripture Reasoning Iftar

Atlantic Institute hosted a Quran–Bible Conversation Iftar exploring fasting in Christianity and Islam, part of its ongoing Scripture Reasoning interfaith dialogue series.