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October 2022

October 07, 2022

All Beliefs are Nuanced. Why Do We Act Like They Are Not?

The social sciences have shown time and time again that people’s beliefs are generally more...

September 2022

September 30, 2022

Let’s Face It, Beliefs and Values are More Important to People Than Facts and Information

Until we understand how much beliefs and values influence the human mind, we cannot solve...

May 2022

May 26, 2022

Four Ways to Reduce Hate in Society

What individuals, places of worship, society and the press can do to counter the spread...

May 16, 2022

Cultivating Rage Probably Goes Against the Teachings of Your Tradition

The us vs. them paradigm is spreading and rage is being cultivated across the board…...

June 2018

June 20, 2018

The Hardening of America

Even amateur observers have noticed the hardening of America in recent years. Is this a...

June 14, 2018

Why People Care About Harmony

People who care about social harmony have moved the concept from the category ‘nice but...

May 2018

May 31, 2018

My New Friends Who Happen to Be Muslims

My new friends are Turkish born Americans who happen to be Muslims. I could introduce...

May 17, 2018

Harmony is an Art Form

If we want to create social harmony, we must approach the task like an art...

May 07, 2018

Be a Bridge Builder

A new initiative provides an opportunity to learn theological and ideological bridge-building techniques and support...

April 2018

April 30, 2018

We Have to Talk to Each Other

Dialogue is the foundation of democracy. Let us reignite the tradition of respectful dialogue about...

April 26, 2018

Politician, Activist, or Bridge Builder?

What is the best path forward for a person like me who wants to have...

April 12, 2018

Countering the Undercurrent of Acrimony

When an undercurrent of acrimony is pulling us in the wrong direction, we may want...

March 2018

March 26, 2018

Harmony Exists in Many Forms

If we compare human harmony to different styles of music, we see that harmony exists...

March 20, 2018

Addicted to Controversy?

From clicks to eyeballs, division and controversy seem to be the only things that get...

March 12, 2018

It’s Not Us, It’s Them!

If we keep pointing fingers at other people, we will never engage in the work...

March 08, 2018

Harmony in the Human Orchestra

Even though we play different instruments and have different character traits, the human orchestra can...

March 05, 2018

Pluralism is a Reality

We are living in a pluralistic society where diversity is a reality, not an ideology....

February 2018

February 26, 2018

A Simple Tweak to Interfaith Dialogue

When you discuss your beliefs and values with people who differ from you, here is...

February 22, 2018

Missing from the Gun Debate

…from a spiritual perspective—and this is in line with the teachings of most of the...

February 16, 2018

Change Must Come From Within

Are you outraged, hoping, wishing, and screaming for change? You are not alone. Here is...

February 13, 2018

Tribe: A Reflection

What tribes do we belong to, what is the glue that holds them together, how...

January 2018

January 31, 2018

How To Talk About Religion and Politics

If we want to have civil discussions about religion and politics, we have to make...

January 29, 2018

Seek Harmony Rather Than Unity

Improved relations between humans can be anything from ceasing hostilities to reluctant tolerance to cooperation...

January 26, 2018

Working Together Towards Harmony

Important insights for those who want to create a more harmonious society. Join us for...

January 24, 2018

Meeting Hate with Love

Love is not weakness. It is the essence of true religion, true spirituality, true faith,...

January 20, 2018

We need to honor diversity but celebrate similarities. Why? Because our celebration of diversity has...

December 2017

December 30, 2017

Responding to a Year of Anger, Hatred, and Outrage

As a divisive year comes to an end, we must consider how we have responded...

December 17, 2017

In Each Other’s Minds

Two reasons why dehumanization and rage thrive on the Internet and what we can do...

December 11, 2017

Does Religion Equal Division?

There seems to be an easy answer to this question but there is more to...

November 2017

November 16, 2017

Who Will Hear My Critique?

It is easy to critique and throw insults. However, if you want another person to...

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