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Mark D Siljander
Mark Siljander skillfully blends 30 years in America's powerful
political inner circles with his travels to 130 countries, gripping
audiences with true stories of his private interactions with poli...view moreMark Siljander skillfully blends 30 years in America's powerful
political inner circles with his travels to 130 countries, gripping
audiences with true stories of his private interactions with political
and religious leaders in hotspots of global conflict, defying the
assumptions of traditional diplomacy.
Follow Mark's personal odyssey of spiritual transformation from
an anti-Muslim, hard right, Christian political conservative to a
pioneer of international peacemaking; acknowledged by former
Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, who publicly recognized his "...
efforts toward a more just, humane and peaceful world," and by his
acceptance of the Mohandas K. Gandhi International Peace Award in
1996. He recounts his discovery of long-hidden linguistic and cultural
common ground that connects adherents of Judaism, Christianity,
and Islam.
Mark's approach has inspired many of our nation's friends and
enemies - to a new path toward peace. However, at times his
approach has also fiercely offended the entrenched interests of the
power elite, resulting in personal attacks and a federal indictment.
After nearly five years of battling the harrowing prospect of hostile
and unrelenting prosecution for years to come, Mark agreed to
a negotiated plea and the harsh consequences of a short prison
sentence. On the eve of his release from prison Mark was diagnosed
with terminal cancer, but survived. These tests of faith, character,
and courage provided even deeper insight into his transformation
from the heights of political achievement to the depths of personal
brokenness.
He holds Bachelors and Master's Degrees in Political Science and has
served on numerous boards and lectured in such diverse institutions
as Oxford University, Khartoum University, and Wheaton College.view less
Books by Mark D Siljander
A Deadly Misunderstanding: Quest to Bridges the Muslim/Christian Divide