Prior to the 2020 election, presidential candidates rarely, if ever, visited a mosque on the campaign trail. But that is changing this time around as 2020 hopefuls have begun to prioritize outreach to the American Muslim community. READ MORE (Huffington Post) ...
We’re All In This Together: The Solace of Interfaith
Read this touching and important perspective on interfaith work and friendships and the solace those relationships and connections can bring during times of trouble and tragedy. As the author states, "Being a part of interfaith has shown me that we are all in this together and we can and will make a difference." READ MORE (Reflector) ...
Teachers Commit to Learning about Religion
Religious literacy is an important skill in our changing and increasingly diverse world, but teaching religion in school can be tricky. Teachers in the Washington, D.C. area recently took courses to help them build their knowledge of world religions and also improve their methods for teaching their students about this crucial topic. READ MORE (Washington Post) ...
How Islamic Culture Shaped the West
What Americans Know, and Don’t Know, about World Religions
A new poll by Pew Research indicates that while many Americans know basic information about the world's major religions, most Americans lack detailed knowledge about particular beliefs and rituals. What is more, the survey revealed that most Americans do not personally know any Jewish or Muslim people. READ MORE (FiveThirtyEight) ...
