A Multifaith Conversation (Part 1)

I proudly introduce this 5-part video series: Beyond The Headlines: An Interfaith Dialogue at American University. I cannot claim credit for its production in any way, but I love the idea of bringing together a Jew, a Hindu, a Muslim, a Christian and a Unitarian. The objective is simple: looking for a common ground.

In Part 1: A Jewish woman explains the traditional holiday of Yom Kippur, and a comparison between Yom Kippur and the Muslim celebration of Ramadan as a time of fasting and introspection, and whether fasting is practiced in the Hindu faith.

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UPDATE: Read “A Message From God” Online!

Grab your mouse for a second. Scroll up there toward the top where it says, “Read it NOW.” Go ahead, I’ll wait. You’ll see a pop-down menu — one item for each chapter of the book, starting with “About Me” and ending with “A Breather.” Click on any one of them and you’ll jump straight to the chapter of your choice.

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A Multifaith Conversation (Conclusion)

Today, we conclude this 5-part video series: Beyond The Headlines: An Interfaith Dialogue at American University. I cannot claim credit for its production in any way, but I love the idea of bringing together a Jew, a Hindu, a Muslim, a Christian and a Unitarian. The objective is simple: looking for a common ground. In the conclusion: The panel promotes having an open minded approach to other religions, and explores the impact of continuing conflicts on future generations.

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A Multifaith Conversation (Part 4)

We continue with this 5-part video series: Beyond The Headlines: An Interfaith Dialogue at American University. I cannot claim credit for its production in any way, but I love the idea of bringing together a Jew, a Hindu, a Muslim, a Christian and a Unitarian. The objective is simple: looking for a common ground. In Part 4: The panel suggests introspection and knowing one’s own faith before seeking to understand other faith traditions.

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A Multifaith Conversation (Part 3)

Thus we continue with this 5-part video series: Beyond The Headlines: An Interfaith Dialogue at American University. I cannot claim credit for its production in any way, but I love the idea of bringing together a Jew, a Hindu, a Muslim, a Christian and a Unitarian. The objective is simple: looking for a common ground. In Part 3: The panel promotes getting out of your comfort zone and seek out people of different faiths to explode stereotypical images that are often publicized in media.

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A Multifaith Conversation (Part 2)

we continue with this 5-part video series: Beyond The Headlines: An Interfaith Dialogue at American University. I cannot claim credit for its production in any way, but I love the idea of bringing together a Jew, a Hindu, a Muslim, a Christian and a Unitarian. The objective is simple: looking for a common ground. In Part 2: The group explores hostilities between Pakistan and India, and the role that religion plays in that conflict.

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