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National Cathedral Hosts Quinn, Meacham Conversation
On Faith moderators Sally Quinn and Jon Meacham took part in the National Cathedral's first Sunday Forum: Critical Issues in the Light of Faith.
By Hal Straus | October 5, 2007; 12:19 PM ET | Comments (1)
Remembering Nusrat 1948-1997
Nusrat favored fusion because in the Qur'an it mentioned that God loves diversity, and the most powerful way to celebrate and express diversity was through music.
By David Waters | August 14, 2007; 10:41 AM ET | Comments (43)
Clash of Civilizations a Dangerious Idea
The thesis that civilizations are inherently at odds with each other is the single most dangerous idea of our time.
By David Waters | June 4, 2007; 09:37 AM ET | Comments (106)
Notes from a Latter-day Skeptic
Keeping Mormonism palatable to non-Mormons will require continued tightrope-walking for the foreseeable future.
By David Waters | May 8, 2007; 09:27 AM ET | Comments (83)
Should Christians Vote for Mormons?
Mitt Romney deserves a chance to make his case to traditional Christians without his religion being an issue.
By David Waters | May 2, 2007; 08:56 AM ET | Comments (666)
American Theocracy Redux
The Bush-era GOP started tilting toward radical religion on a number of domestic and foreign policy dimensions.
By David Waters | April 21, 2007; 10:49 AM ET | Comments (79)
My Islam: Freedom and Responsibility
With freedom from clerical authority comes the responsibility to engage in the debate over the true meaning of Islam.
By David Waters | April 20, 2007; 10:19 AM ET | Comments (68)
Church in China Strong, Growing
There is a development of more mutual understanding and cooperation among faiths, and we have recently started interfaith dialogues.
By David Waters | April 13, 2007; 10:04 AM ET | Comments (672)
Soul Needs Simplicity
Often the reason for trying different practices is that the soul isn’t finding the nourishment it needs.
By David Waters | April 12, 2007; 08:19 AM ET | Comments (381)
Dialogue with Islam Vital to West
If we are serious about West-Islamic dialogue, Tariq Ramadan is someone we need to engage. Before we can agree or disagree we have to listen.
By David Waters | April 10, 2007; 10:01 AM ET | Comments (562)
Another Amen for Religious Liberty
Those on the crazy right will say that only their religion can be taught in the public schools. Those on the crazy left will say that no religion is too much.
By David Waters | March 19, 2007; 11:31 AM ET | Comments (138)
Designing An Interfaith Marriage Ceremony
I designed this ceremony with and for friends. Who would not do everything one could for friends who are in love? It is composed of elements from the wedding ceremonies of the Episcopal Church and of Reform Judaism (via Rabbi...
By Hal Straus | December 15, 2006; 11:34 AM ET | Comments (175)
