The sound of the Shofar brings hope Faith Matters Michael Greenland Guest columnist The shofar is a musical instrument created by hollowing out a ram’s horn, shaping it and polishing it. In […]
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“The role of religion and the coronavirus pandemic” – Faith Matters article in AZ Republic
The role of religion and the coronavirus pandemic During these difficult times, people are being called to care for one another. In my experience as a Protestant and a psychotherapist, […]
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SGI Buddhism embraces diversity and individuality
SGI Buddhism embraces diversity and individuality Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once stated that Sunday morning was the most segregated day of the week in America. While this is […]
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“A look at the Bahá’í Faith, growing in turbulent time”, published Faith Matters article
A look at the Bahá’í Faith, growing in turbulent time As we learn how to navigate these extraordinary times and challenges, we seek shelter, consolation and guidance in what we […]
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“Even in solitude, find wisdom in Ramadan”, published Faith Matters article
Even in solitude, find wisdom in Ramadan In my life, each year’s Ramadan has returned as an older and wiser teacher, who has shown me a way to search for […]
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Published: “To be truly free, we must shed our mental shackles” Faith Matters column
Every year on Passover, Jewish families sit together with friends, neighbors and relatives to partake of the Seder and tell the story of Passover. “Seder” means “order,” and there is […]
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“On personal Journey to Hajj, Prayers get Answered”, Faith Matters column
On personal journey to Hajj, prayers get answered Faith Matters Haj ji Imam Khalil Sultan Guest columnist For me personally, my recent journey to Mecca as a Hajji was the culmination of […]
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“Recognizing and repenting”, Faith Matters column in the Arizona Republic
Recognizing and repenting… a “Faith Matters” article published October 23, 2019 Are you the same person today you were yesterday? Will you be the same person tomorrow? On Yom Kippur, […]
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“A ‘new spirit’ for us all as revealed in God’s love” Published, Arizona Republic / Faith Matters
Picture a modest church. A woman reading aloud from the Bible suddenly stops. An overwhelming sense of God’s presence and love — there and then, with this congregation, with all […]
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“Ramadan and Eid remind us of obligations to others” – Faith Matters published
Ramadan is over. Now what? If you didn’t know, Ramadan is a holy month and one of the basic pillars in Al Islam for Muslims. It is the ninth month […]
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