On Saturday, January 21, 2017 millions of people across the United States and the world took part in the Women's March, coming out to demand equality and an end to prejudice. At the link below, you can read 22 inspiring and powerful social media posts by people of faith from various religious backgrounds who participated in the march. Read more (Huffington Post) ...
“Beyond Bridges” Builds on What We Have in Common
In "Beyond Bridges," an art exhibition at Caravan in Winfield, Illinois, 21 contemporary Arab, Persian, and Jewish artists of Christian, Muslim, and Jewish backgrounds focus on the connections and common values and features of their cultures and faiths. "Beyond Bridges" calls for a new kind of movement: one that builds on what we hold in common. Learn more about the exhibition and view selected artworks at the link below. Read more (Caravan) ...
“Policing in Today’s Multi-Faith New York”
The Interfaith Center of New York and the New York Police Department have partnered to produce a short film, "Policing in Today's Multi-Faith New York," which aims to help educate NYPD officers about the religious life of the city and help officers work more effectively and respectfully with people from all faith backgrounds and communities. Read more (The Interfaith Observer) Watch the film: ...
Small Catholic University, Big Muslim Enrollment
Benedictine University, a small Catholic institution in a suburban county that is 78 percent white and 86 percent Catholic or Protestant, may have the highest percentage of Muslim students of any Catholic university in the nation. The students are drawn to the college due to its strength in science and technology, as well as a longstanding tradition of Catholic colleges and universities of welcoming students from different religious backgrounds. According to Michael Galligan-Stierle, president ...
Religious Literacy: More than Just Understanding Beliefs
Religious literacy is important for all Americans, and it requires being willing to step out of one's comfort zone to really get to know belief systems that may be very different from one's own. But, more than just developing an familiarity with and understanding of different religious beliefs and practices, true religious literacy also requires an understanding of religious experiences. Interfaith work can help fill this gap, and bring people closer together. Read more (Vox) ...
