Category: Learning
An Interview with Dr. Eboo Patel at the American Academy of Religion
I had the pleasure of interviewing one of my heroes, the founder of the Interfaith Youth Core Dr. Eboo Patel, at the American Academy of Religion’s National Meeting in San Diego, California. In the ... Read More
“There is no such thing as Palestine!”–Dispatch from Palestine
“You can’t teach me anything about Europeans,” once commented the deputy mayor of Jerusalem. Europeans had killed his father. “You can’t teach me anything about Palestinians.” Palestinians... Read More
Reflecting on State of Formation’s Workshop at the 2014 American Academy of Religion
Mark Oppenheimer: “I had a strong sense of calling to be a religion journalist.” Haley Feuerbacher: “I found I needed the type of work done by State of Formation, and when I needed it the most, ... Read More
#MuslimApologies and Racism Tour Guides
It all started a couple months ago, when #MuslimApologies started trending on my Twitter feed. I scrolled through things like: We're TRULY sorry that we took Europeans out of dark ages & let... Read More
10 Things I Wish Everyone Knew About Sikhism
Originally Published in OnFaith/FaithStreet Despite being one of the world’s largest world religions, Sikhism remains one of the most unknown traditions in America. The lack of understanding has had... Read More
“You are an ambassador”–Dispatch from Palestine
We drive along the barbed electric fence that surrounds the Israeli settlement of Har Gilo. We are headed to the Walajah valley of the Palestinian territory. The valleys are deep and lush with pine ... Read More
Life is Hard Here — Dispatch from Palestine
The heavy rain doused the aluminum-roofed shack. Rivulets carved paths through the thick mud around the house. But inside, the house was cozy, comfortable. Thick carpets and bouncy velvet couches make... Read More
Reflecting On The Life Of Guru Nanak While Running The NYC Marathon
Originally Published in The Huffington Post Today, Sikhs around the world are celebrating the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak (1469-1539), the founder of the Sikh religion. Guru Nanak was born in the ... Read More