Category: Interfaith
Technology, Organic Interfaith, and…Bowling?
Last summer, Rhee-Soo Lee wrestled with the divisive effects of technology upon our society in her blog post “Interfaith in a Technological World.” Admittedly, she is not anti-technology. Yet sh... Read More
On learning from difference while sharing similarities.
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
From Just Us To All Of Us
I am not sure if awe inspiring authentic communities can be defined, but recent travels lead me to believe that I might know them when I see them. To truly witness such community is to become a part... Read More
Small Town Texas Interfaith Dialogue Part 2
See Part I here. Oscar* was a character. Every time I spoke with him, he listened intently to what I was saying. He wanted to not only to hear every single word, but also understand them. His curiosit... Read More
Small Town Texas Interfaith Dialogue Part 1
There are so many great interfaith organizations across the United States. One of the challenges I remember starting the interfaith dialogue on my campus was finding support from a much larger nationa... Read More
True dialogue doesn’t allow you to give up your distinct beliefs
I have to admit that sometimes I get weary of those Christians who, upon learning I am actively involved in different forms of interfaith dialogue, judge me as not being Christian enough. The assump... Read More
Defining Religion: An Ongoing Discovery
Being a secular humanist working in an interfaith capacity – particularly with curious college students – means that I get asked many questions about how humanism relates to religion. The ... Read More
Interfaith Engagement: A Path to Religious Leadership
Managing Director’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 differe... Read More