interfaith lecture

Deciphering the ‘American experiment’

by Sara Toth on August 26, 2022

Robert P. Jones delivered the closing presentation of the Week Nine theme of “Faith and the Tapestry of the Future: In Partnership with the Smithsonian Folklife Festival,” and the 2022 Interfaith Lecture Series, Friday afternoon

Buddhist minister Lama Rod Owens speaks on showing compassion, love

by Will Karr on August 26, 2022

Traditions are often passed down from generation to generation, but not every tradition is one that should be carried on.

PRRI founder Robert P.Jones to close season with discussion of ethics, faith

by Kaitlyn Finchler on August 25, 2022

Robert P. Jones grew up as a Southern Baptist in a white evangelical church in Mississippi. Now, as president and

Sociologist Laura Limonic discusses Latinx Jews, stories of immigration

by Chris Clements on August 25, 2022

Laura Limonic began her lecture with a simple declaration: “Today,” she said, “I’m going to talk about Jews.” “Specifically, Latino

Buddhist Lama Rod Owens to map path forward via compassion

by Kaitlyn Finchler on August 24, 2022

As a leader in the Buddhist tradition, Lama Rod Owens helps people come to terms with their trauma and cope

Howard Divinity Dean Yolanda Pierce calls for new religious rhetoric

by Will Karr on August 24, 2022

Yolanda Pierce grew up reading Scripture in the pews of a Pentecostal church. And yet, she believes that faith is more than simply reading text on a page — it’s about taking conscious actions and

Laura Limonic to examine historical struggles of assimilation

by Kaitlyn Finchler on August 23, 2022

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Immigration has been a part of society for centuries, and there’s always a sense of assimilation to navigate. Laura Limonic,

Interfaith America founder Eboo Patel discusses celebrating, embracing religious diversity with ‘American potluck’

by Will Karr on August 23, 2022

In modern society, many people have become fearful that increasing diversity is threatening their own personal identity. Eboo Patel, however,

Rev. Yolanda Pierce, dean of Howard Div., to talk justice work through faith

by Kaitlyn Finchler on August 22, 2022

A speaker, professor, mentor, preacher, writer and cable news commentator, the Rev. Yolanda Pierce, dean of the Howard University School

Interfaith America founder Eboo Patel to address, celebrate diversity, innovation

by Kaitlyn Finchler on August 22, 2022

America was created on the basis of religious freedom, back to the 17th century when the pilgrims first arrived from

In closing week, Sr. Joan Chittister details how to live courageous, prophetic life

by Alyssa Bump on August 21, 2022

The world is filled with challenges, obstacles and problems that could lead to the demise of humanity. Yet, instead of rising up against the forces that contribute to the suffering of the Earth and humanity,

Robert P. George discusses causes, cures of campus illiberalism

by Alyssa Bump on August 19, 2022

Historically, universities have insulated freedom of thought and expression, allowing new ideas to flourish. But Robert P. George, Princeton University’s

Sr. Joan Chittister to promote feminism alongside religion

by Kaitlyn Finchler on August 18, 2022

Feminist values have become more prominent within the social discourse of the last century; it has been an even longer

V. Rev. Kelly Brown Douglas, Darren Walker challenge white privilege with courage

by Alyssa Bump on August 18, 2022

Telling the truth can be a courageous act in a country built on lies. Discussing the impacts of white privilege

Soul sisters: Atiya Aftab, Sheryl Olitzky on foundations of Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom

by Alyssa Bump on August 17, 2022

Atiya Aftab and Sheryl Olitzky are an unlikely duo, but their souls may have been destined to intertwine. Aftab, an

V. Rev. Kelly Brown Douglas, Darren Walker to converse on importance of social justice issues

by Kaitlyn Finchler on August 16, 2022

Personal relationships are at the forefront of America’s future, determining whether it crumbles or prospers. Relationships and friendships across faith, professions and politics, allow people to grow and arrive at conclusions of where they think

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