authenticity

Blitzer, Vitsmun, and Authentic Interfaith Dialogue

Posted on May 22, 2013May 22, 2013 by Joseph McLendon

Wolf Blitzer – prized journalist for CNN – made what some are affectionately referring to as a ‘teachable moment’ when he asked an atheist survivor (Rebecca Vitsmun) of the Moore, OK tornado:... Read More

Egypt, Revolution, and Faith: Is Self-Determination a Sin?

Posted on February 6, 2011February 6, 2011 by Joshua Ratner

Like many, I have been riveted by the protests taking place in Egypt over the past week. I have been glued to TV, radio, and internet coverage of the demonstrations taking place in Cairo, Alexandria... Read More

The Simulacra of Yoga

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Michael J. Altman

No one wants to believe in fakery. Whatever we believe or do, we want it to be authentic. In a recent post about the Hindu American Foundation’s statement on the place of yoga as a Hindu pract... Read More