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Building a Sikh Paradigm for Interfaith Work: Part 2
"...I prefer to think about how Sikhs can contribute to, and renew a paradigm for, thinking about interfaith work. At the same time, we should also rethink our Abrahamic commitments, and move towards ... Read More
A Concluding Unscientific Postscript to the Chic-Fil-A Controversy: An Observation
The Chic-Fil-A controversy made us painfully aware of our differences that reflect both religious and political commitments. In the following weeks, a lone gunman attempted to enter the offices of FRC... Read More
“OMG Judaism Can Be So Awkward!”
The season of one-night stands with Judaism draws nigh. Next month, countless Jews will go to synagogues for the High Holy Days (Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur) and then take a respite from Judaism unti... Read More
A New Generation of Sikh Americans Step Up
On Friday morning, I arrived at a conference at the White House to speak on the future of the Sikh American community. On a panel, I reported on a rising generation of Sikhs who are reinterpreting the... Read More
Where’s the Blessing?
In my homiletics class, we have been reading various short stories to get an idea of different storytelling techniques to use in preaching. One such story was a first-person perspective monologue from... Read More
How Sikhs Made Me Who I Am: Part 1
Discussing Sikh theology and practice could be a great discussion for a community dialogue, but will do little to prevent domestic terrorism and religious prejudice. What we've learned from anti-Musli... Read More
Hope Heals VIOLENCE
The dialog of the growing violence in America has been an on-going talk for some populations and segments of American society for most of its history. There are the peacemakers in society that have be... Read More
Fall 2012 Call for Contributing Scholars!
Greetings, State of Formation is pleased to announce it is accepting applications for Contributing Scholars! State of Formation is a community conversation between young leaders in formation. Together... Read More