And ethics newsweekly is provided by the lilly endowment, an indianapolis based private Family Foundation dedicated to its founders interest in religion, community development, and education. Additional funding also provided by mutual of america, designing customized individual and Group Retirement products. Thats why were your retirement company. And the corporation for public broadcasting. Welcome. Im kim lawton, sitting in for bob abernethy. Thank you for joining us. Interfaith leaders offered prayers and support as israeli and palestinian negotiators came to washington this week to open the first middle east peace talks in years. State Department Officials say they will negotiate for at least nine months. There are many tough issues on the table, including jewish settlements, the return of palestinian refugees, and the status of jerusalem. Meanwhile, the state department has Just Launched a project that could help. Christian ethicist and wesley Theological Seminary professor shaun