Today is Pentecost, a major holy day for Christians around the world -- including both Orthodox and non-Orthodox traditions. But what exactly is Pentecost, and …
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More Than Just Beads: Unmasking the Global Significance of Mardi Gras
Happy Mardi Gras, everyone! Or as it's known in some parts of the world, Fat Tuesday. Today is a day of revelry, indulgence, and vibrant celebration before the …
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Interfaith Blog Blast 5/8/15
We've read some interesting blog posts this week. Here are our three favorites. Living the Gandhi Dream in Ahmedabad On Labels and Returning to Church Being …
Multifaith Monday 5/4/15
Last week, I attended a lovely celebration of the 9th day of Ridvan at our local Baha'i Center. That holiday ended on Saturday evening with the 12th (and final) …
Seeking Peace Through Art: Islamabad’s Funkor Art Center
This week's post, Seeking Peace Through Art, was published in March, 2015 for The Interfaith Observer. My article highlights Fauzia Minallah, an …
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Interfaith Blog Blast 4/10/15
We read some great, thought-provoking posts this week. Here are our three faves! Millennials Don't Take Religion Seriously and that Should Concern Us Does My …
Interfaith Blog Blast 4/3/15
Greetings from sunny FL! It's spring break in Asheville, NC, so we're having a relaxing week before heading back to the madness. I have managed to do a bit of …
Multifaith Monday 3/23/15
Welcome to Multifaith Monday and our top 5 faith/interfaith related news stories from the last several days. And Happy Spring! One-Man Bell Ringer High above …
Interfaith Blog Blast 3/13/15
Enjoy our three favorite blog posts from the last week! A bit more Christianity than usual. A Christian Without a Church How an Atheist Pagan Prays The …
Interfaith Blog Blast 3/6/15
I enjoyed a fun Purim celebration at our local Chabad House last night; the theme was Purim in Paris. Today is Holi for our Hindu friends, but I'm still waiting …