FAITH MATTERS The power of agape love Do you ever find love confusing? I know I do. Perhaps it’s because there are so many different types of love. “Agape” is […]
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“Bringing the light into a dark world”, a Baha’i article for “Faith Matters” published!
Bringing the light into a dark world In a recent meeting of the Arizona Interfaith Movement (AZIFM), we were discussing the themes of light and darkness in different religious traditions. […]
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“The sound of the Shofar brings hope” published Faith Matters article
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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