Computational Universe Theory
The questions on the creation of mankind and the inner workings of the universe have been the primary…
Traditions
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Jesus: One Man, Two Faiths: A Response to 9/11/01
The September 11th terrorist attack was traumatic for many people. At that point in my life, I had…
Being the White Crow
Abandoned. Pushed away. Cornered. All alone. Betrayed. Away from home… these are very familiar human feelings, things we’ve…
Louis Massignon: A Tribute to a Pioneer in Interfaith Relations
Fifty years ago the renowned French Catholic scholar of Islam and the Islamic world, Louis Massignon, died on…
The Four Bs of Religion
Some people assert that all religions are much the same, for better or for worse. Others will insist…
Rocks or Rainbows: Lessons for Interreligious Dialogue
More than two decades ago, as a new professor at a small college, I was assigned a course…
The Challenge of Peaceful Coexistence
‘Peaceful coexistence is the most important project of our era. But we cannot do it alone or in…
America’s Potential for Peace
On the evening of September 11, 2010, nine Christian women gathered in a prayer circle in the basement…
A Special Blessing: The Story of WIN
There are blessings all around us, of course, but what follows is my account of an unexpected blessing–a…
Modest Dress in Abrahamic Traditions
One of the questions I am most commonly posed in the United States is about the way I…
The Necessity for Dialogue
“WE HAVE TO FACE THE FACT THAT EITHER ALL OF US ARE GOING TO DIE TOGETHER OR WE…
What is the Islamic view on the Messiah and the anticipation the Mahdi near the end of time?
Messiah is a name or attribute of Jesus, peace be upon him. Messiah means “blessed” in Hebrew, thus…
Interfaith Dialog and Peacebuilding
David R. Smock (Editor). Interfaith Dialogue and Peacebuilding.(United States Institute of Peace Press: 2002)150 pages, ISBN 1-929223-35-8. In…
Interreligious and Intercultural Dialog Guidelines
We believe the following: 1) Dialogue is only possible when we respect each other’s individuality. Thus, knowledge of…
Human Clones: An Islamic View
In the present article1 I will attempt to summarize a wide range of opinions that have emerged among…