The founders and board members (July 2007 – July 2008) Fadi Daou President PhD in Foundational theology and Master in Political Philosophy Director of the Superior Institute for Religious Sciences, Saint Joseph University, Beirut Professor of Foundational theology, Political Philosophy and intercultural dialogue Maronite priest Coordinator of FIUC-Lebanon research group “Religions and cultures” Member of the editing committee of the journal: Proche-Orient chrétien Member of the Lebanese Episcopal Commissions for culture and theology Consultant of the TFCC (Trinity Foundation for Christianity and Culture – London) Co-founder and member of CIRDiC (International Center for cultural encounter and dialogue) Member of the group « Arab oecumenical theology» – Lebanon Animator of the « Collectif 28 », for the abolition of death penalty in Lebanon Author of a number of books and scientific and press articles