Podcasts about religious diversity

Today, I'm joined by Cara Meredith, author of the new book Church Camp. We're digging into the ways camp shapes our faith, our friendships, and our sense of who belongs. We get real about the fun memories, but also the uncomfortable parts—who was included, who was left out, and what messages we picked up along the way. Cara and I talk about how camp can turn faith into a checklist—who's in, who's out, who fits and who doesn't. But we also imagine what camp could be if it became a place of real belonging, where every kid was seen and valued, no matter their story. If you've ever looked back on your camp experience with mixed feelings, or wondered how those weeks shaped your view of God and yourself, you'll find something here. This episode is about holding the good and the hard together, asking better questions, and dreaming about what's possible. So join us as we go to camp.A sought-after speaker, writer, and public theologian, Cara Meredith is the author of Church Camp and The Color of Life. Passionate about issues of justice, race, and privilege, Cara holds a master of theology from Fuller Seminary and is a postulant for Holy Orders in the Episcopal Church. With a background in education and nonprofit work, she wears more hats than she probably ought, but mostly just enjoys playing with words, a lot. Her writing has been featured in national media outlets such as The Oregonian, The New York Times, The Living Church, The Christian Century, and Baptist News Global, among others. She lives with her family in Oakland, California.Cara's Book:Church CampCara's Recommendation:Here I AmSubscribe to Our Substack: Shifting CultureConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below Support the show

In this episode, we explore the remarkable story of the Abayudaya, Uganda's Jewish community, with Chief Rabbi Gershom Sizomu, the first native-born ordained rabbi in Sub-Saharan Africa. Rabbi Sizomu shares the history of his community, from its founding through persecution under Idi Amin's regime to its contemporary revival. Our conversation examines how the Abayudaya navigate their dual identity as both distinctly Jewish and distinctly Ugandan.Show Notes:Abayudaya: Music from the Jewish People of Uganda (https://folkways.si.edu/abayudaya-music-from-the-jewish-people-of-uganda/judaica-sacred-world/album/smithsonian) Send us a text

For decades, it has been broadly accepted in the Jewish community that Meir Kahane—founder of the Jewish Defense League, accused terrorist in Israel and the United States, ultra-nationalist character—is an extremist outlier whose ideas are decidedly not mainstream. And yet, because ultra-nationalism is in vogue again, perhaps it was only a matter of time until Kahanism picked up steam on social media. In this week's episode of Bonjour Chai, hosts Avi Finegold and Phoebe Maltz Bovy focus on influencer Lizzy Savetsky's controversial post in support of Meir Kahane—and how the lifestyle content creator, like others in her field, have pivoted towards hardline pro-Israel advocacy post-Oct. 7. How seriously should we take their endorsements? Or should we be more worried about the mainstreaming of fringe ideas? Turning abroad, the hosts then speak with Till van Rahden, a professor of German and European studies at the Université de Montréal and the author of Jews and other Germans: Civil Society, Religious Diversity and Urban Politics in Breslau, 1860 to 1925, about similar pro-nationalist trends in Germany. He sheds light on the recent German elections and the rise of the Alternative for Deutschland party, including its evolution from a conservative group to a radical right-wing entity, raising concerns of neo-Nazi affiliations. Credits Hosts: Avi Finegold and Phoebe Maltz Bovy (@BovyMaltz) Production team: Zachary Judah Kauffman (editor), Michael Fraiman (producer) Music: Socalled Support The CJN Subscribe to the Bonjour Chai Substack Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to Bonjour Chai (Not sure how? Click here)

On this episode of ReligionWise, scholar Lilianne Lugo Herrera guides us through the vibrant world of Afro-Caribbean religious practice, with a special focus on Cuban traditions. From the intimate spaces of home altars to the dramatic possibilities of theatrical performance, we explore how these sacred traditions continue to pulse through Caribbean cultural life, shaping art, identity, and community across generations.

Today's conversation features Dr. Guy Erwin, the President of the United Lutheran Seminary. As a lifelong educator both with roots on a Native American reservation and as an openly gay man, Dr. Erwin shares his perspective on some of the social and cultural challenges faced by the church in the last generation. More generally, our discussion also considers the place of Christianity in public life and the relationship between the church and higher education.

Episode 79 of Messy Jesus Business podcast, with Sister Julia Walsh. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe:  Email | RSS | More "Discipleship...ought to begin with the idea of being in that relationship of sort of Christ-like care and ministry for other people regardless of what they deserve." -Rev. Benjamin J. Dueholm IN THIS EPISODE In the latest episode of Messy Jesus Business podcast, Sister Julia Walsh FSPA chats with Rev. Benjamin Dueholm. Rev. Benjamin tells Sr. Julia of his encounter with St. Augustine's Confessions at an experimental college in California, and how it, among other things, led him to becoming a Lutheran pastor. They discuss the paradox of the universal and the personal, and how technology has changed the way we live in community. Rev. Benjamin compares church ministry to a Sunday dinner, and speaks about mission drift of the Gospel in some churches. "My task as a preacher," he says, "and to some extent as a writer, is to make Christ contemporary...but the truth is, it's a scary thought to think that OK, God is talking to me right now." Rev. Benjamiin Dueholm ABOUT THE GUEST The Rev. Benjamin J. Dueholm has served as the pastor of Christ Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Dallas, Texas since 2019, after previously serving churches in and around Chicago. His writing on religion, politics, and culture has appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Christian Century, and the Dallas Morning News and has presented at the Cambridge University "Religious Diversity and Secular University" workshop and the Valparaiso University Institute of Liturgical Studies. Passionate about supporting the formation of leaders for the church, he has taught worship and preaching at the University of Chicago Divinity School and serves on the committee guiding candidates for ordained ministry in north Texas. He is the author of Sacred Signposts: Words, Water, and Other Acts of Resistance (Eerdmans, 2018). He lives in Texas with his wife Kerry and their three children. You can find more of him at benjamindueholm.substack.com. MESSY JESUS BUSINESS is hosted by Sister Julia Walsh.  Produced and edited by Colin Wambsgans. Email us at messyjesusbusiness@gmail.com BE SOCIAL:https://www.facebook.com/MessyJesusBusiness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MessyJesusBusiness Twitter: @messyjesusbiz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/messyjesusbusiness SUPPORT US: https://www.patreon.com/messyjesusbusiness

Questions? Comments? Text Us!How can there be many religions and one God? What if the diversity of religions isn't a problem, but a beautiful mosaic of divine communication? Join Dr. Jerry L. Martin and Scott Langdon as they revisit the dramatic adaptation of "God Explains How All Religions Exist." This chapter of God: An Autobiography, As Told to a Philosopher explores questions about the diversity of religions and the nature of divine communication. Jerry shares God's revelations on why multiple religions exist and how they fit into a larger, coherent narrative. Discover how God's interactions with humanity are influenced by cultural contexts, leading to a richer, multifaceted understanding of the divine. This episode also explores the evolution of God's nature, His deep craving for love, and the intimate connection between the divine and human experience. This episode is a thought-provoking exploration of how early human recognition of God has evolved into complex moral and spiritual narratives and reveals God not as a static entity, but as one who has grown and communicated with humanity in response to our evolving consciousness. Don't miss this enlightening exploration of God's story and our place within it. Prepare for next week's discussion with Mikhail Sergeev and Jerry in the Life Wisdom Project. Tune in to gain new insights into the spiritual journey and the ongoing dialogue between Jerry and God. Other Series:The podcast began with the Dramatic Adaptation of the book and now has several series:The Life Wisdom Project- How to live a wiser, happier, and more meaningful life with special guests.From God To Jerry To You- a brand-new series calling for the attention of spiritual seekers everywhere, featuring breakthroughs, pathways, and illuminations.Two Philosophers Wrestle With God- sit in on a dialogue between philosophers about God and the questions we all have. What's On Our Mind- Connect the dots with Jerry and Scott over the most recent series episodes. What's On Your Mind- What are readers and listeners saying? What is God sayingResources:READ "You Are Both Other and Same as Me."DRAMATIC ADAPTATION PLAYLISTLIFE WISDOM PROJECT PLAYLISTHashtags: #godanautobiography #godanautobiographythepodcast #experiencegodWould you like to be featured on the show or have questions about spirituality or divine communication? Share your story or experience with God!Share Your Story | Site | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube

Religious practice may be falling in the United States but it remains a powerful expression of political identity. The near certainty that Kamala Harris will be the Democratic candidate for president focuses attention on her background as a woman of both Christian and Hindu heritage. On the Republican side, vice presidential candidate J. D. Vance, who's in an interfaith and inter-racial marriage, up-ends stereotypes of the Trump Republican Party. 

Today, we're out in Sydney's religiously and culturally diverse west, in Parramatta, to discuss educating for a diverse Australia.

This week I was very excited to be in conversation with Dr. John J. Thatamanil. In this conversation we discuss Dr. Thatamanil's book "Circling the Elephant: A Comparative Theology of Religious Diversity". Thatamanil builds a compelling case for Religious Pluralism that is deeply shaped by humility, hospitality, and mutual transformation. Christians do not have a monopoly on encounters with the Divine or Ultimate Reality and other Religious Traditions do in fact have access to both Truth and transformation. It is more than time that we stop just learning ABOUT other religious traditions, and start learning FROM them. Thatamanil demonstrates that religious diversity should be seen as a promise and not a problem and proposes a theology of religious diversity that opens the door to robust interreligious learning and transformation through encountering the other. Enjoy! RESOURCES: Dr. John J. Thatamanil Circling the Elephant: A Comparative Theology of Religious Diversity (Book) Theology Beer Camp 2024 (Use code RETHINKINGBAGGINS for $25 off) Join the Patreon for Bonus Content & Add-Free listening *A Special thanks to Josh Gilbert for managing the podcast, to Marty Fredrick for producing the podcast, and Dan Koch for providing the music for the podcast. Love you guys.* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When faith meets public square, the intersection can be complex. On The Common Bridge, we navigate these crossroads with Bill McKenzie and Chris Walsh, delving into the potency of religious pluralism in underpinning democracy. Their profound insights spring from a wealth of experience—Bill's front-row seat to George W. Bush's political ascent, and Chris's global efforts to champion democratic principles. Together, we cut through the noise around religion's role in society, examining how diverse belief systems not only coexist but enrich our democratic fabric. By reflecting on their essay, we illuminate the essence of pluralism and the importance of accommodating an array of faiths in a robust, democratic society.This journey through the philosophical and pragmatic facets of faith in public life is both timely and timeless. We dissect the four stages of multi-faith relationships and grapple with the impact of misinformation on religious communities, all while seeking pathways to peace and progress. Our dialogue with Bill and Chris transcends the typical rhetoric, providing a space where respect and understanding among varying spiritual perspectives are recognized as cornerstones of a thriving democracy. Tune in for a compelling exchange that challenges conventions and celebrates the power of pluralism to bridge divides and bolster our collective commitment to democratic ideals.Support the showEngage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

More than 90 percent of American adults support religious pluralism, the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty found in its latest Religious Freedom Index, contrary to acts of religious hatred and intolerance amid the Israel-Hamas War. Addressing a crowd he called “a beautiful picture of America,” U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson laid out his philosophy for the American pro-life movement in a speech at a rally just prior to the 51st annual March for Life last Friday. And, we've all had family members and friends who have made bad choices and wandered from their faith and their family.

We talk with theologian, professor, and writer John Thatamanil, in a conversation that covers the depth and breadth of religious diversity, how our desires shape and are shaped by what we worship, and how modern spirituality may be expanding beyond the walls of the institutions in which we have tried to contain it. John Thatamanil is a professor at Union Theological Seminary in New York, and is the author of Circling the Elephant: A Comparative Theology of Religious Diversity and the forthcoming book Desiring Truth: Comparative Theology and the Quest for Interreligious Wisdom. He will also be one of the featured speakers at the upcoming God After Deconstrucion live event at Drew University in Madison NJ on Feb 9-10. See our website www.radicallovelive.com for more details!

Rajiv Malhotra and Vijaya Viswanathan provide very important insights on Indian corporate takeover of HR departments by Wokeism. This is being done through standards and indices like ESG and DEI that are flawed and dangerous in Indian social contexts. These indices are pressuring corporates to adopt policies alien to India. India's MBA programs are spreading this. They also explain the index of Religious Diversity that is the latest device entering India to smuggle proselytizing and put Hindus on the defensive. What is the fiduciary responsibility of corporate leaders and what should be done about all these fashionable trends? They discuss USA's perilous situation with Wokeism taking over civic society's key institutions, including educational and financial. Snakes in the Ganga - http://www.snakesintheganga.com Varna Jati Caste - http://www.varnajaticaste.com The Battle For IIT's - http://www.battleforiits.com Power of future Machines - http://www.poweroffuturemachines.com 10 heads of Ravana - http://www.tenheadsofravana.com To support Infinity Foundation's projects including the continuation of such episodes and the research we do: इनफिनिटी फ़ौंडेशन की परियोजनाओं को अनुदान देने के लिए व इस प्रकार के एपिसोड और हमारे द्वारा किये जाने वाले शोध को जारी रखने के लिए: http://infinityfoundation.com/donate-2/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rajivmalhotrapodcast/support

This book provides a rigorously researched introduction to the relationship between Christianity, race, and sport in the United States. Christianity, Race, and Sport (Routledge, 2021) examines how Protestant Christianity and race have interacted, often to the detriment of Black bodies, throughout the sporting world over the last century. Important sporting figures and case studies discussed include: the sanctification of baseball player Jackie Robinson; the domestication of Muhammad Ali and George Foreman; religious expressions of athletes in the NFL; treatment of African American tennis player Serena Williams; Colin Kaepernick and his prophetic voice. This accessible and conversational book is essential reading for undergraduate students approaching religion and race or religion and sport for the first time, as well as those working within the sociology of sport, sport studies, history of sport, or philosophy of sport. Jeffrey Scholes is associate professor of religious studies in the Department of Philosophy and the Director of the Center for Religious Diversity and Public Life at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, USA. This episode's host, Jacob Barrett, is currently a PhD student in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the Religion and Culture track. For more information, visit his website thereluctantamericanist.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies

This book provides a rigorously researched introduction to the relationship between Christianity, race, and sport in the United States. Christianity, Race, and Sport (Routledge, 2021) examines how Protestant Christianity and race have interacted, often to the detriment of Black bodies, throughout the sporting world over the last century. Important sporting figures and case studies discussed include: the sanctification of baseball player Jackie Robinson; the domestication of Muhammad Ali and George Foreman; religious expressions of athletes in the NFL; treatment of African American tennis player Serena Williams; Colin Kaepernick and his prophetic voice. This accessible and conversational book is essential reading for undergraduate students approaching religion and race or religion and sport for the first time, as well as those working within the sociology of sport, sport studies, history of sport, or philosophy of sport. Jeffrey Scholes is associate professor of religious studies in the Department of Philosophy and the Director of the Center for Religious Diversity and Public Life at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, USA. This episode's host, Jacob Barrett, is currently a PhD student in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the Religion and Culture track. For more information, visit his website thereluctantamericanist.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

This book provides a rigorously researched introduction to the relationship between Christianity, race, and sport in the United States. Christianity, Race, and Sport (Routledge, 2021) examines how Protestant Christianity and race have interacted, often to the detriment of Black bodies, throughout the sporting world over the last century. Important sporting figures and case studies discussed include: the sanctification of baseball player Jackie Robinson; the domestication of Muhammad Ali and George Foreman; religious expressions of athletes in the NFL; treatment of African American tennis player Serena Williams; Colin Kaepernick and his prophetic voice. This accessible and conversational book is essential reading for undergraduate students approaching religion and race or religion and sport for the first time, as well as those working within the sociology of sport, sport studies, history of sport, or philosophy of sport. Jeffrey Scholes is associate professor of religious studies in the Department of Philosophy and the Director of the Center for Religious Diversity and Public Life at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, USA. This episode's host, Jacob Barrett, is currently a PhD student in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the Religion and Culture track. For more information, visit his website thereluctantamericanist.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sports

This book provides a rigorously researched introduction to the relationship between Christianity, race, and sport in the United States. Christianity, Race, and Sport (Routledge, 2021) examines how Protestant Christianity and race have interacted, often to the detriment of Black bodies, throughout the sporting world over the last century. Important sporting figures and case studies discussed include: the sanctification of baseball player Jackie Robinson; the domestication of Muhammad Ali and George Foreman; religious expressions of athletes in the NFL; treatment of African American tennis player Serena Williams; Colin Kaepernick and his prophetic voice. This accessible and conversational book is essential reading for undergraduate students approaching religion and race or religion and sport for the first time, as well as those working within the sociology of sport, sport studies, history of sport, or philosophy of sport. Jeffrey Scholes is associate professor of religious studies in the Department of Philosophy and the Director of the Center for Religious Diversity and Public Life at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, USA. This episode's host, Jacob Barrett, is currently a PhD student in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the Religion and Culture track. For more information, visit his website thereluctantamericanist.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

This book provides a rigorously researched introduction to the relationship between Christianity, race, and sport in the United States. Christianity, Race, and Sport (Routledge, 2021) examines how Protestant Christianity and race have interacted, often to the detriment of Black bodies, throughout the sporting world over the last century. Important sporting figures and case studies discussed include: the sanctification of baseball player Jackie Robinson; the domestication of Muhammad Ali and George Foreman; religious expressions of athletes in the NFL; treatment of African American tennis player Serena Williams; Colin Kaepernick and his prophetic voice. This accessible and conversational book is essential reading for undergraduate students approaching religion and race or religion and sport for the first time, as well as those working within the sociology of sport, sport studies, history of sport, or philosophy of sport. Jeffrey Scholes is associate professor of religious studies in the Department of Philosophy and the Director of the Center for Religious Diversity and Public Life at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, USA. This episode's host, Jacob Barrett, is currently a PhD student in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the Religion and Culture track. For more information, visit his website thereluctantamericanist.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

This book provides a rigorously researched introduction to the relationship between Christianity, race, and sport in the United States. Christianity, Race, and Sport (Routledge, 2021) examines how Protestant Christianity and race have interacted, often to the detriment of Black bodies, throughout the sporting world over the last century. Important sporting figures and case studies discussed include: the sanctification of baseball player Jackie Robinson; the domestication of Muhammad Ali and George Foreman; religious expressions of athletes in the NFL; treatment of African American tennis player Serena Williams; Colin Kaepernick and his prophetic voice. This accessible and conversational book is essential reading for undergraduate students approaching religion and race or religion and sport for the first time, as well as those working within the sociology of sport, sport studies, history of sport, or philosophy of sport. Jeffrey Scholes is associate professor of religious studies in the Department of Philosophy and the Director of the Center for Religious Diversity and Public Life at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, USA. This episode's host, Jacob Barrett, is currently a PhD student in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the Religion and Culture track. For more information, visit his website thereluctantamericanist.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This book provides a rigorously researched introduction to the relationship between Christianity, race, and sport in the United States. Christianity, Race, and Sport (Routledge, 2021) examines how Protestant Christianity and race have interacted, often to the detriment of Black bodies, throughout the sporting world over the last century. Important sporting figures and case studies discussed include: the sanctification of baseball player Jackie Robinson; the domestication of Muhammad Ali and George Foreman; religious expressions of athletes in the NFL; treatment of African American tennis player Serena Williams; Colin Kaepernick and his prophetic voice. This accessible and conversational book is essential reading for undergraduate students approaching religion and race or religion and sport for the first time, as well as those working within the sociology of sport, sport studies, history of sport, or philosophy of sport. Jeffrey Scholes is associate professor of religious studies in the Department of Philosophy and the Director of the Center for Religious Diversity and Public Life at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, USA. This episode's host, Jacob Barrett, is currently a PhD student in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the Religion and Culture track. For more information, visit his website thereluctantamericanist.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/christian-studies

In this compelling conversation, host Scott Langdon and Dr. Jerry L. Martin engage in a poignant dialogue about pressing global events and explore the profound need for connection and unity in today's world amid the darkness and turmoil we face. God's message, as conveyed through Jerry, remains especially relevant in our interconnected world, serving as a beacon of healing and understanding.This episode dives deep into the timely nature of God's revelations, emphasizing the significance of understanding diverse religious perspectives instead of dismissing them. Scott and Jerry eloquently discuss how this comprehension can foster unity, alleviating division and strife. In a unique departure, Jerry reveals his forthcoming book exploring the implications of his revelation from God in Radically Personal. The dialogue navigates the delicate balance between individual revelation and collective guidance, exploring the unique intersections of personal enlightenment and the broader context of spiritual guidance within a group. Scott and Jerry address the challenges of today's interconnected world, reflecting on the evolving dynamics of spirituality and religion. Through thought-provoking discussions on various religions and their aspects, listeners are offered an intriguing lens into the diversity and complexity of faith.Other Series:The podcast began with the Dramatic Adaptation of the book and now has several series:Life Wisdom Project: How to live a wiser, happier, and more meaningful life with special guests.From God To Jerry To You: Calling for the attention of spiritual seekers everywhere, featuring breakthroughs, pathways, and illuminations.Two Philosophers Wrestle With God: Sit in on a dialogue between philosophers about God and the questions we all have.What's On Your Mind: What are readers and listeners saying? What is God saying?Resources:READ: "I want you to tell My story." WHAT'S ON OUR MIND PLAYLISTHashtags: #whatsonourmind #godanautobiography #experiencegodWould you like to be featured on the show or have questions about spirituality or divine communication? Share your story or experience with God! We'd love to hear from you!

Can sisterhood really transcend the borders of interracial and religious diversity? Is it still possible to have intimate relationships with women from ALL walks of life, or only with the women who are close enough to you? In today's episode, the sisters weigh in on the reality of a sisterhood without borders!

Western Sydney is Australia's most religiously and ethnically diverse region. Of the 13 seats in the region, the average "No" vote was 62%. What accounts for this result in the country's multicultural heartland? 

A US think tank's analysis of a 2022 survey hailed Singapore's high levels of interreligious tolerance and acceptance. Why are these results worth celebrating for Singaporeans? Elsewhere, out of safety concerns, NParks captured and put down a nearly-3m long crocodile that had been spotted on Marina East beach. Some groups asked why the crocodile had to be put down, and not relocated instead. Was there really no other option?Find us here! YLB Subreddit  YLB TikTok  YLB IG YLB YouTube (After) Life Support Thank you for putting our horror-comedy podcast on Spotify's official Podcast Charts! Ep 7 featuring Jo Tan and Su Paing Tun is out now! Make sure to “Follow” on Spotify so that you don't miss new episodes! Singapore's “Remarkable” Religious Diversity Pew study hails Singapore's ‘remarkable' religious diversity and high tolerance, acceptance S'poreans of all faiths broadly tolerant and accepting of followers of different religions: Poll In Singapore, religious diversity and tolerance go hand in hand | Pew Research Center Singapore tops Southeast Asia in seeing different religions as compatible with society: Survey NParks Puts Down Giant Crocodile Crocodile spotted on Marina East beach to be put down over public safety concerns Estuarine Crocodiles - Animal Encounters - Do's and Don'ts - Gardens, Parks & Nature - National Parks Board (NParks) Acres saddened over NParks' decision to put down crocodile; others say the move was necessary | The Straits Times One Shiok Comment Comment by Ficong Comment by ryecotta One Shiok Thing The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Official Trailer #1 Israeli settlements, explained | Settlements Part I | Vox Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgPlants from @thenursery.sgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Agreeing to Disagree: How the Establishment Clause Protects Religious Diversity and Freedom of Conscience investigates the questions that surround the correct interpretation of the Establishment Clause, breaking down the practical history of establishment and disestablishment in the United States of religion as law and argues that a Clause often seen as a defense against religion […]

Agreeing to Disagree: How the Establishment Clause Protects Religious Diversity and Freedom of Conscience investigates the questions that surround the correct interpretation of the Establishment Clause, breaking down the practical history of establishment and disestablishment in the United States of religion as law and argues that a Clause often seen as a defense against religion is valuable for promoting religious freedom and diversity in America. In this installment of our Talks with Authors series, Prof. Michael McConnel, co-author of the book, and Prof. Vincent Munoz discussed these themes and the history of the Establishment Clause in the United States.Featuring:Prof. Michael W. McConnell, Richard and Frances Mallery Professor of Law, Director of the Constitutional Law Center, Stanford Law SchoolDr. Vincent Phillip Munoz, Tocqueville Associate Professor Department of Political Science and Concurrent Associate Professor of Law, University of Notre Dame Law School(Moderator) Adam Griffin, Constitutional Law Fellow, Pacific Legal Foundation

The expulsion of Muslim schoolgirls for refusing to remove their abayas serves as a stark reminder of France's ongoing struggle to balance its historical commitment to laïcité with its growing religious and cultural diversity. The Council's Ariel Schwartz joins host Brian Hanson to explore laïcité's historical roots, modern challenges, and global implications in contemporary society.

This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with Vishnu Menon, a traveller and a student of History, as he takes us to Old Delhi aka Shahjahanabad!  Today's destination: Old Delhi! Nearest Airport: Indira Gandhi International airport (DEL) Nearest Railway Station: New Delhi  Railway station (NDLS) Prerequisites -  NA Packing - Good walking shoes, water to stay hydrated, umbrella, shades Time of the year - Oct, Feb, Mar Length of the itinerary: 3-5 days Itinerary Highlights:  Vishnu starts by covering the history and background of the 7 cities of Delhi, and why it was so important over the years We focus our discussion on Shahjanabad or current day Old Delhi, Delhi 6.  1. Lal Kot / Qila Rai Pithora - settled by the Tomars and the Rajputs, including Prithviraj Chauhan 2. Siri - In 1192, Mohammad Ghori defeated Prithviraj, and left the region to his slave and commander, Qutbuddin Aibak, who built the city of Siri, which was also used and consolidated by the Khilji dynasty.  3. Tughlaqabad -  4. Jahanpanah - Ghiyassudin Tughlaq's impressive fort-city, which can still be visited, was cursed from the start, and his successor Mohammad bin Tughlaq fortified the walls of Qila Rai Pithora and Siri, and encapsulated them into a new city: Jahanpanah 5. Firozabad/ Feroz Shah Kotla - His successor, Feroz Shah Tughlaq, was the first to build a fort along the Yamuna, recognized as the fifth city of Delhi. Feroz Shah's city was humongous by the standards of the day, extending from the Northern Ridge (where the other Ashokan Pillar stands) to Hauz Khas 6. Shergarh - Then, Sher Shah Suri, upon defeating Humayun in 1540, returned to Indrapat, a purportedly ancient village, and built his city, Shergarh, at the same site. 7. Dinpanah  - Humayun came to power in 1555, and added to that, building the Purana Qila as his city, Dinpanah.Shah Jahan's great-grandfather, Humayun, too, had built a capital city there—Dinpanah, which later came to be called the Purana Qila or ‘Old Fort'.  8. Shahjahanabad  - Shahjahan was the next Mughal to reign from Delhi, and gave it the most recent historical city,Shahjahanabad. Northward along the Yamuna, it had fourteen gates, and enjoyed the Golden Era of Mughal rule. It continued to serve as the Mughal capital until the end of the dynasty in 1857, in the decades before which it saw a brilliant cultural renaissance, a time of high etiquette, courtly graces and flourishing literary and music culture. We talk about the main structures around which Shahjahanabad is structured - Red Fort and Jama Masjid We also speak about the different developments that came up between and around these structures including Chandni Chowk, mosques, temples, markets, food streets, nature and much more.  “Link to episode on Mangalore with Sampath Menon” - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1vVloNSFG0deaMUzzSuhUk?si=ia9whfB6Q4ePm7ZgKt5F8Q  Links: Link to Vishnu's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charithra.sanchari/ Photo by Sergio Capuzzimati on Unsplash Follow the Musafir stories on: Twitter : https://twitter.com/musafirstories?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themusafirstories/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musafirstoriespodcast/?hl=en website: www.themusafirstories.com email: themusafirstories@gmail.com Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media. We are @‌IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. Follow the show across platforms: Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Gaana, Amazon Music Do share the word with your folks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  W. Tozer, The Knowledge of the Holy and The Pursuit of God. Blaise Pascal, Pensées, many editions. I prefer the Penguin ed. See also the collection The Mind on Fire. Carl Henry, God, Revelation, and Authority, 6 vols., Confessions of a Theologian. S. Lewis, Mere Christianity, Abolition of Man, Miracles, God in the Dock, Screwtape Letters. Francis Schaeffer, all of his books, but especially The God Who is There, He is there and He is not Silent, How Should We Then Live?, True Spirituality, and Whatever Happened to the Human Race? K. Chesterton, Orthodoxy and The Everlasting Man. Harold Netland, Dissonant Voices, Encountering Religious Pluralism, Christianity and Religious Diversity. Harry Blamires, The Christian Mind. I. Packer, Knowing God and Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God. P. Moreland, Scaling the Secular City and Love Your God With All Your Mind.   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode of ReligionWise features Dr. Bob Machamer who teaches courses on Health Care Ethics at the Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences. In this conversation we consider both the historical context for considering healthcare ethics and the changing dynamics of the field, particularly as it addresses the implications of a more diverse patient population. As a teacher, counselor, and pastor, Dr. Machamer brings a multifaceted approach to these questions; this discussion deals primarily with the practical considerations and implications that he deals with in his wide experience with students and clients.

In Season 2, the Interfaith America with Eboo Patel podcast explores how we engage religious diversity in different sectors of our nation, from Hollywood to politics, journalism to academia. Featuring prominent public figures including Rainn Wilson, Jonathan Eig, and Danielle Allen, Eboo Patel engages in meaningful conversations to understand how our nation's constantly evolving religious diversity shapes our democracy.Kwame Anthony Appiah is a British-born American philosopher, writer, and scholar of African and African American studies, best known for his contributions to political philosophy, moral psychology, and the philosophy of culture. Appiah tackles life's dilemmas in The Ethicist column in the New York Times magazine. In his recent book The Lies that Bind, Appiah helps us rethink the way we understand group identity. His earlier book Cosmopolitanism defined a diversity paradigm and was widely influential in the Obama era.Appiah is the son of Joseph Appiah, a Ghanaian-born barrister, and Peggy Cripps, daughter of the British states-person Sir Stafford Cripps. He attended Bryanston School and later Clare College, Cambridge, where he earned a Ph.D. in philosophy in 1982. He taught philosophy, African studies, and African American studies at Yale University (1981–86), Cornell University (1986–89), Duke University (1990–91), and Harvard University (1999–2002). In 2002 he joined the University Center for Human Values at Princeton University, where he stayed until moving to New York University in 2014.You can learn more about Appiah on his website.Visit Interfaith America to learn more about the organization and our podcast. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram to stay up to date with new episodes, interfaith stories, and our programs.Guest Bio: Kwame Anthony Appiah is a British-born American philosopher, novelist, and scholar of African and African American studies, best known for his contributions to political philosophy, moral psychology, and the philosophy of culture. Appiah tackles life's dilemmas in The Ethicist column in the New York Times magazine. And in his book The Ties that Bind, he illustrates how identities are defined by conflict, while Cosmopolitanism is a proclamation that every single one of us matters and that we are responsible for our collective wellbeing no matter the differences. Appiah is the son of Joseph Appiah, a Ghanaian-born barrister, and Peggy Cripps, daughter of the British statesperson Sir Stafford Cripps. He attended Bryanston School and later Clare College, Cambridge, where he earned a Ph.D. in philosophy in 1982. He taught philosophy, African studies, and African American studies at Yale University (1981–86), Cornell University (1986–89), Duke University (1990–91), and Harvard University (1999–2002). In 2002 he joined the University Center for Human Values at Princeton University, where he stayed until moving to New York University in 2014.You can learn more about Appiah on his website.Visit Interfaith America to learn more about the organization and our podcast. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram to stay up to date with new episodes, interfaith stories, and our programs.

Our nations and communities are getting more religiously diverse. This can be a good thing, but can also be dangerous. Fortunately, there are experts to help us navigate. In this episode. Pastor Adam talks with Mark Waters, Professor of Religion, about how religious pluralism can help.

Last week unrest broke out in China, seemingly in response to attempts by the Chinese authorities to dismantle parts of Najiaying mosque in Nagu, a town in Yunnan province. The province predominantly houses the Hui Muslims. But on what grounds, has the Chinese government labelled these mosques as "illegal religious education"? And like the Huis and Uighurs, the Ahmadis in Pakistan remain a persecuted community. How does the persecution of a religious minority in an Islamic country like Pakistan differ from persecution in a country like China that claims itself to be ‘athiest'?

In 1998, a Utah publisher released “A World of Faith,” a children's book by The Salt Lake Tribune's award-winning religion writer, Peggy Fletcher Stack, with illustrations by celebrated Latter-day Saint artist Kathleen Peterson. Praise for the volume was wide and deep, including from former President Jimmy Carter. A commemorative version followed in 2001 to celebrate Salt Lake City's hosting of the 2002 Winter Olympics. The book's approach is simple: Take many of the world's major faith traditions, write a one-page explanation of their history and beliefs, make the text easy enough for youngsters but interesting enough for seasoned readers, and pair each entry with a gorgeous illustration depicting aspects of that religion. Yes, it's a modest model, but behind it rests a profound pursuit: Eliminate religious bigotry through increased understanding and turn today's readers into tomorrow's peacemakers. Now, 25 years later, BCC Press has issued revised second edition of “A World of Faith,” with an additional six non-Western religions added into the mix. The authors join us on this week's show to discuss the expanded book — what they learned; the challenges they faced (including how to handle the “Mormon” term); the commonalities, differences and beauties in religious diversity; and Latter-day Saints' awareness of other faiths. With the book's release, we're also making this special offer: Join Mormon Land on Patreon by Monday, May 15, and you'll be entered to win one of five signed copies of the volume. Current patrons will also be entered.

How has the King's commitment to religious diversity shaped attitudes towards the monarchy among non-Christian communities? 

How has the King's commitment to religious diversity shaped attitudes towards the monarchy among non-Christian communities? 

Jamilah Tompkins Bigelow is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her beautiful #PictureBook Salat In Secret. Jamilah tells us that in this beautiful story of community, family, and acceptance, a boy named Muhammad receives a special salat rug on his seventh birthday. Seven is the age when Muslim children are encouraged to pray, and Muhammad is determined to do all five daily prayers on time. But one salat occurs during the school day--and he's worried about being seen praying at school. His father parks his truck to worship in public places, and people stare at and mock him. Will the same thing happen to Muhammad? In the end, with help from his teacher, he finds the perfect place to pray. Salat in Secret, by two highly acclaimed Muslim creators, is a poignant and empowering look at an important facet of Islam that many observant children cherish but might be scared to share. Click here to visit Jamilah's website - https://jamilahthewriter.com/  Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com 

In this episode, Professor Atul Shah discusses his new book, Inclusive and Sustainable Finance: Leadership, Ethics, and Culture, where he “reflects on…the links between culture and finance…and comes to the conclusion that the core foundational assumptions of…individualism, materialism, profit and wealth maximization, utilitarianism, rationalism and consumerism are deceitful values taught in business schools as if they were a science.” But, science they are not, and through the interviews in this book and our conversation, we find hope in the culture and wisdom of ancient traditions to remind business of its purpose to build a better human life on this planet. Professor Atul Shah is a Professor (PhD LSE) and Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and is an award-winning writer and broadcaster. He has taught at the London School of Economics; University of Bristol; University of Maryland; City, University of London; Hult International Business School; Essex University; University of Suffolk; and University of Kent.The book is available for purchase via Routledge and Amazon.Topics covered during the episode include:-The G20 forum for international economic cooperation-What death has to do with accounting, finance, and social entrepreneurship-The nRhythm Regenerative Leadership program-How Professor Atul Shah uses storytelling and field trips to unleash the collective wisdom of business students-What the following traditions contribute to our understanding of finance and economics - Hinduism, Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Zoroastrianism, Taoism, Buddhism, Jainism-Some of the institutions and mindsets that need to change during this paradigm shift toward sustainabilityProfessor Shah shares his website (atulkshah.co.uk) and LinkedIn for listeners to connect with him. Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and let us know your thoughts on Twitter!

What is your view of Christians? For many, Christians and Christianity are viewed as hypocrites and judgmental, and some would even say we are bigoted. But is that true about Christianity? Is it really sexist or racist? On this episode of The Link, Pastor Chris sits down with author and apologist Abdu Murray to answer some of these questions and prove that Christianity is more than a white man's religion. Resources: More Than a White Man's Religion by Abdu Murray - https://amzn.to/3lolc63For more of Abdu's books, click here - https://amzn.to/3DSjsbFThe Deconstruction Movement feat. Abdu Murray - https://youtu.be/zzD1691SLS4Support the show: https://woodsidebible.org/listen/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marta & Mandy are joined by friend and colleague Jeff Scholes to interview Kristin Du Mez about her book Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation. Kristin Kobes Du Mez is a New York Times bestselling author and Professor of History and Gender Studies at Calvin University. She holds a PhD from the University of Notre Dame and her research focuses on the intersection of gender, religion, and politics. Jeff Scholes is Associate Professor of Religious Studies in the Department of Philosophy and the Director of the Center for Religious Diversity and Public Life at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, which will bring Kristin to Colorado Springs to talk about her work on February 23, 2023.

In this episode of my 'Gift of the Gab' segment, I interview DEI Practitioner, Rahimeh Ramizany, and we discuss the importance of being inclusive in the workplace to the religious needs of practicing minority groups.  Specializing in religious inclusivity for minorities, Rahimeh helps companies create an environment that is accepting and accommodating for workers of Faith.You can also watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/LarTgOv7wZcTo find out more about Rahimeh and what she does, you can find her on the following links:https://rahimehramezany.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahimeh-ramezany/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rahimehramezany/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rahimehramezanySupport the showPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast https://www.facebook.com/iamatopodcast/

Religion is a sensitive topic, but it's a big part of many people's identity. As our societies move towards cultivating inclusion, will religious minorities be included too? Simran Jeet Singh, the Executive Director for the Aspen Institute's religion and society program opens up the conversation with Elisa Domingo the Chief Inclusion Diversity and Equity Officer at Allstate, sharing their perspectives around religious diversity in the workplace and how we as leaders can be more supportive of the people we work with.

This week Connor is joined by Dr. John Birch, who spent 16 years as a nuclear physicist before becoming an associate professor at Indiana Wesleyan University and a published author. Listen in to hear how faith and science mesh together, what quantum mechanics is about, and how to prevent nuclear injuries. Link to Religious Diversity in the American Experience: https://www.amazon.com/Religious-Diversity-American-Experience-Theological/dp/0826427944 Follow Us:Website: simplywhypodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwuglobal/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IWUGlobal/Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/IWUGlobal

Call to mind an occasion when you felt out of your depth or unsure what to do in an encounter or engagement with religious or spiritual diversity inside or outside the classroom. What did you do in that situation? What do you wish you had done in that situation? We asked these same questions of three clergy from Georgetown University's Campus Ministry. In CNDLS' latest podcast episode of What We Are Learning About Learning, Rabbi Rachel Gartner, Imam Yahya Hendi, and Brahmachari Sharan talk about the good and bad experiences students regularly share with them, and how faculty can listen, reflect, and grow to better serve students. Bios Interviewed for this episode: Rabbi Rachel Gartner, most recent Director for Jewish Life Imam Yahya Hendi, the Director for Muslim Life Brahmachari Sharan, the Director for Dharmic Life and Hindu Spiritual Advisor for Campus Ministry David Ebenbach, Professor of the Practice at CNDLS and the Center for Jewish Civilization Resources Georgetown Resources Campus Ministry Your Guide to Religious Services at Georgetown University Center for New Designs in Learning and Scholarship (CNDLS) Georgetown's Student Outreach and Support (SOS Care Team) Georgetown's Mission and Information about Cura Personalis The Doyle Engaging Difference Program The Prospect blog Additional Resources & Research “‘I think it, therefore it's true'': Effects of Self-perceived Objectivity on Hiring Discrimination” (Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 9/7/07) “To fight hate and stereotypes, students and parents turn to textbooks” (The Washington Post, 6/15/19) No Longer Invisible: Religion in University Education (Oxford Scholarship, 2012) “Spiritual and Religious Diversity,” teaching tips from the University of Denver's Teaching Center “Religious Literacy,” (Inside Higher Ed, 8/24/20) Cuyjet, M. J., Howard-Hamilton, M. F., Cooper, D. L., & Linder, C. (Eds.). (2016). “Religious and Spiritual Diversity Among College Students” in Multiculturalism on campus : Theory, models, and practices for understanding diversity and creating inclusion. Stylus Publishing, LLC.

Reported by Inside Higher Ed, it can be difficult for prospective students to understand how welcoming a particular institution might be to their particular faith. A new INSPIRES score, determining an institution's Interfaith, Spiritual, Religious, and Secular Campus Climate Index, and developed by researchers at Ohio State University and North Carolina State University, may change this.

This week we will be discussing our April 5th Paper edition. In this episode, we speak with Dania Kalaji about her article on religious diversity at UGA. 

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Dr. Oord shares his ORT thoughts on John Thatamanil's book, "Circling the Elephant" 

Friend of the podcast and theological super-star John Thatamanil is back on the podcast to talk about his ohhh sooo good new book Circling the Elephant. We had a bunch of nerdy fun and discussed... the task of comparative theology and its relation to constructive theology why the category of religion is problematic the patronizing skills of Radical Orthodoxy the story of the blind elephant JT throws shade at those Process peeps with multiple ultimates moving beyond the mono-logics of Barthian revelation and Rahner's Trinity a fun excurses into Paul Tillich on Pluralism  "If God can speak through a dead dog, then God can surely speak through a Hindu" pre-validating the mystery of the other "There is no way of moving towards the mystery of God without moving towards the mystery of your Neighbor" the Father Bracken book I mention The Divine Matrix: Creativity as Link Between East and West "You cannot know what you do not love." How the market is dreaming its dreams within us and tutoring our desire. the possibility of a comparative theology of culture the Judith Butler we both mentioned: The Force of Nonviolence: An Ethico-Political Bind religions may have the possibility of making us heretics to economism... good news. the Joseph Henrich I am a bit obsessed with The WEIRDest People in the World: How the West Became Psychologically Peculiar and Particularly Prosperous our conversation ends up on one of my favorite books How Forests Think: Toward an Anthropology Beyond the Human... not sure how many episodes this book has come up, but if John, Willie Jennings, and Jacob Erickson bring it up it must be good.  I tell a story about the religious agenda of the World Bank If Christian theology has conformed itself to University modes of knowing, as a kind of academic discipline, but theology within Hinduism and Buddhism remain a practice Previous Visits of John on the podcast Theology Without Walls with John Thatamanil John Thatamanil on Non-duality, Polydoxy, and Christian Identity Check out these books by John Circling the Elephant: A Comparative Theology of Religious Diversity The Immanent Divine: God, Creation And the Human Predicament: God, Creation, and the Human Predicament Theology Without Walls: The Transreligious Imperative  Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices