Category: Interfaith
Suis-je Charlie? France, Islamophobia, and the Power of the Pen
I love Paris in the springtime I love Paris in the fall I love Paris in the winter when it drizzles I love Paris in the summer when it sizzles. (“I Love Paris,” lyrics by Cole Porter, 1953) I love... Read More
I Don’t Want To Be Charlie Hebdo
I am still reeling from the Charlie Hebdo killings, as are many others. For the life of me, I do not understand how a human being can be so consumed by anger that they feel the need to take a life, an... Read More
Coming to Interfaith Respect Through Living as a Missionary
Managing Editor’s note: all Contributing Scholars begin writing by answering the following question as their first post: Why are you committed to building relationships with those from different... Read More
Interreligious and Interfaith Studies in relation to Religious Studies and Theological Studies
The emerging academic field of interreligious and interfaith studies (IIS) has burst onto the scene relatively recently and will be, I suspect, coming to a college or university near you soon. Current... Read More
Invoking The Power From Within During the Season of Advent
Patience is not a quality that I demonstrate very well, but I can respect the holy merit of patient waiting. Advent is the season where Christians wait, long, and prepare for the birth of their Messi... Read More
Tsunami 10 Years On – Learning about Relationships
The anniversary of the tsunami is always a bittersweet memory for me. While I will remember the lives of my family members who passed away on that fateful day, it also serves as a paradigm shift for... Read More
Marching as an Advent practice
Recently I traveled with a group from Christian Theological Seminary to Washington D.C. to join in the “Justice for All” march. It was truly inspiring to witness so many people from so many walks ... Read More
Let The Holidays Land Gently: An Open Letter to Those Struggling Through the Season
“I wish I could show you, when you are lonely or in darkness, the astonishing light of your own being.” —Hāfez of Shiraz This time of year, I often see messages and social media posts h... Read More