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“Stand together yet not too near together”: How Interfaith Dialogue Teaches Participants to Value Diversity

“Stand together yet not too near together”: How Interfaith Dialogue Teaches Participants to Value Diversity

Posted on August 31, 2015May 31, 2016 by Jenn Lindsay
“Give your hearts, but not into each other’s keeping. For only the hand of Life can contain your hearts. And stand together yet not too near together: For the pillars of the temple stand apart... Read More
The Difference Between Religious Diversity and Religious Pluralism

The Difference Between Religious Diversity and Religious Pluralism

Posted on August 5, 2015August 4, 2015 by Jenn Lindsay
In a previous article I explored how “choice and safety” are the key ingredients in converting de facto religious diversity into religious pluralism, an environment more conducive to transformativ... Read More
IIWAPBK and Privilege 101

IIWAPBK and Privilege 101

Posted on December 23, 2011January 2, 2012 by Gretchen Koch
I think Gene Marks has now been thoroughly excoriated for his column “If I Were a Poor Black Kid” on the Forbes web site last week. In his effort to explain how it’s still possible... Read More
The Psychology of Stereotypes: Can we 'hardwire' ourselves not to fear difference?

The Psychology of Stereotypes: Can we ‘hardwire’ ourselves not to fear difference?

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Joshua Stanton
The Psychology of Stereotypes: Can we ‘hardwire’ ourselves not to fear difference? I was intrigued to read Daniel Tutt’s recent article in the Huffington Post, entitled “Neur... Read More
“Balancing Judgment: The Effects of Religion in U.S. Courtrooms,” By Eve Turow

“Balancing Judgment: The Effects of Religion in U.S. Courtrooms,” By Eve Turow

Posted on June 21, 2011July 10, 2011 by Journal of Inter-Religious Studies
On December 14, 2004 Alabama Judge Ashley McKathan stepped into court adorned by a judicial robe embroidered with the Ten Commandments.  Stitched in large print, the Biblical statements were legible ... Read More
What Basis For Equality?

What Basis For Equality?

Posted on January 17, 2011January 18, 2011 by Gretchen Koch
I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal.” The true meaning... Read More

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