Scarlett Stevens
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Culture
Lighting the path to harmony with the help of Islamic philosophy
Where can we find “unity in diversity”? This question is on the minds of many in today’s tumultuous network of political, cultural, and religious rivalries, which made the lecture event that took place last week all... -
Akbar Ahmed
Introducing The Golden Age of Interfaith Scholarship
The philosophers of different faiths sparked ideas that were carried into the works of John Locke and Thomas Jefferson...Read More -
Coexistence of Civilizations
A prayer for coexistence in the time of pandemic
In a typical, non-pandemic year, the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington DC hosts an Interfaith Iftar Dinner during every Ramadan with direct interpersonal interaction and dialogue among people of diverse backgrounds. But this is not a... -
2020
Why interfaith friendships matter in our fractured world
Just 3 years ago, Pew Research Center found that fifty-five percent of Protestant Christians in the U.S. surveyed believed that Islam and democracy are naturally incompatible. The media often perpetuate this alleged incompatibility, and yet, great... -
Diversity
Building bridges begins with understanding diverse perspectives
“Love is the bridge between you and everything,” says Rumi, the famed and mystic poet from the 13th century. Love is not often the focus of learning, but one of the ways that it can be...