Interfaith Amigos
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Rabbi Ted Falcon, Pastor Don Mackenzie, and Sheikh Jamal Rahman, known collectively as the "interfaith amigos," have been learning and teaching together since 2001. They blog weekly for YES! Magazine.
The Wisdom of the Mulla
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Back to Shore
A drift from substance is a recurring pattern in religious life. What will it take to call ourselves back to the essentials?
Beyond the Blame Game
How can we step into the experience of the other and learn that true dialogue is possible only when blame is shared.
The Roots of Compassion
To be compassionate toward others, we first have to learn to be merciful with ourselves.
A World of Oneness
How relinquishing our innate pursuit of power and embracing compassion can lead to a more peaceful world.
Beyond Us and Them
Very often, what we dislike in others is something that we need to acknowledge, heal, integrate, and empower in ourselves.
Getting to the Heart of Interfaith
Learn more about the book in which we tell the story of how our interfaith work came about.
Social Action: The Church’s Ministry in the World
Somewhere in our history, the link between inner spirituality and its expression in the world as loving social action grew faint. To renew that connection, we can draw deeply on traditions that call attention to our Oneness.
Freeing the Spirit of Change
Ethical behavior and loving generosity are at the core of faith—so why is the world hurting? Rabbi Ted Falcon on why paying attention to our interconnection is the first step toward healing.
Moving Beyond Ego
How getting to know your inner self can help foster peace, understanding, and happiness.
Holy Week: A Journey Toward Community
The journey through Holy Week is a journey “out of Egypt,” because it frees us from the practices and stereotypes that keep us from moving toward a more positive future.
Ending the Trance, Answering the Call
Passover invites us to shake off the old stories of limitation, and create new ones of possibility and service.
Head, Heart, and Hands: Breaking the Cycle of Religious Fear
By learning the foundations of each other's faiths, we can learn to respect and connect with one another so we may work together to build a better world.
Called Back to the Essentials
The Abrahamic faiths began when prophets called people back to the essentials: compassionate, caring community and the universal principles of love and service.
Interfaith Doesn't Mean Interchangeable
Our task is not to exclude others nor to deny our differences, but to find the core teachings that unite us.
An Invitation to Sacred Intention
Three friends from different faiths offer guidance for forming intentions that focus not on what we do or don't have, but on who we are.
