Category: Learning
A History of Sacrifice, Remembrance, and Courage
This Memorial Day weekend, I spent my time in Wisconsin at the youth camp that I organize biannually (which I previously reflected upon here). Each camp, we engage in a discussion with the counselor t... Read More
Farming, Crossing Divides, & the Sacredness of Interfaith Community
Participating this year in the State of Formation fellowship with other up-and-coming religious and ethical thinkers has been an exciting opportunity for me, though not one that I could have anticipat... Read More
Labels: The Nature and Meaning of Religious Identity
This post is part of my ongoing ‘Talking with God’ project, focusing on the religious practices and beliefs of Jews, Christians, and Muslims. Names have been changed to protect their privacy, and ... Read More
Prophetic Words vs. Prophetic Witness
As my fourth semester of seminary comes to a close, I am preparing to embark on my final year as a graduate student at the Boston University School of Theology (STH). Claiming notable alumni like Mart... Read More
A Happy Camper: The Evolution of My Sikhi and Me
Every Wednesday before Thanksgiving, for as long as I can remember, I had the same schedule. I rushed home from school, washed my hair (always a process for Sikhs), packed my bags, and piled into the ... Read More
Being Teachable in Polarized Times
Shammai's error was to systematically give up on the teachability of his opponents...Hillel's practice suggests that we should delay as long as possible dismissing someone as a fool or foreclosing con... Read More
Dispatch from the Lifejacket Graveyard near Eftalou Beach in Lesvos Greece
There is a “lifejacket graveyard” on the island of Lesvos in Greece, where Syrian and Afghani refugees flee from wars, departing from the Turkish shores 4 kilometers away. This is where ad... Read More
Some Biblical Reflections on Refugees
The Biblical story of salvation begins with a community of refugees. The book of Genesis recounts how Jacob and his family sought refuge in Egypt from a severe famine. The book of Exodus begins–... Read More