A Culture of Peace
The 21st century finds humanity at a crossroads. After centuries of material progress have brought undreamed of comforts,…
Society
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The Lace Decorating the Beyond
On the slopes of emerald hills Voices and whispers stir our happiness Heavenly fountains cascade in all corners…
Is It Possible to Measure Everything?
Over the centuries, humankind has spent a great deal of effort on measuring almost everything we encounter in…
Service in the Face of Obstructions
Question: People trying to serve humanity through education, dialogue, and charity are usually facing challenges, antagonism, and defamation…
The Alhambra – A Palace Layered with Ornament
“But the building’s identity resided in the ornament.” These words, from architect Louis Sullivan, are an apt description…
From Finite to Infinity
Think of all the things you wanted but couldn’t have All the things you could have but didn’t…
The Age of My Daughter, Manya; or The “Butterfly” Effect
The century overboard How do I think history will record the 21st century? As we always record the…
You
A lover who has seen You Would not look for another. A loyal one who has befriended You…
Dealing with Incivility in Online Interfaith Dialogues
Over the last few decades, the world has become more interconnected through developing technology like cell phones, laptops,…
Interfaith Dialogue: Reflections from Korea
Interfaith Dialogue is critical to the future of a peaceful world. It cultivates understanding and peace between groups…
Experiencing Awe at the Wonder of Existence
A lot of people think religion and science are incompatible. Advances in technology have led famed atheists like…
A History of Science in World Cultures – Interview with Alok Kumar
Alok Kumar is professor of physics at the State University of New York, Oswego. His publications include Science…
A Plea to Those Who Dream
Life is beautiful for those who dream big. It is not because they have something to hold onto;…
Beloved Giver
Love exists in forms that diminish with the touch of reality and disintegrate into memories: I would be…
Baby in the Cold
Abandoned babies left on the steps of a church or a mosque are not unfamiliar news for many…