Introduction — Karen Armstrong When we turn to the scriptures of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, we often encounter passages that seem to divide: “us” from “them,” the faithful from the outsider. But to read these texts only through the lens of exclusion is to misunderstand their origins. These scriptures were composed in times of profound … [Read more...] about Tribal Faith and Global Unity: The Double Edge of Scripture
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Imaginary Talks: Dialogues on Peace and Ethics with Jesus, Mohammed, Buddha, Moses, and Confucius
Can the teachings of some of history's most revered spiritual and philosophical leaders offer us guidance in navigating the complex challenges of modern life? This was the premise behind an extraordinary dialogue that convened Jesus, Mohammed, Buddha, Moses, and Confucius, with the alien Bashar moderating from a perspective thousands of years in the … [Read more...] about Imaginary Talks: Dialogues on Peace and Ethics with Jesus, Mohammed, Buddha, Moses, and Confucius