A “Muslim Problem” at Christmas?
“This is a time of giving and providing for those who cannot provide for themselves.” Not an uncommon sentiment over the Christmas season. Words you’re likely to hear in most church halls and sound bytes. They are the words of Islamic Society spokesman Saad Mohammed …
Stumbling Toward Vocation: A Catholic in Paradox or Just Awkward?
Of course, I live in what Catholics are fond of calling “paradox.” The rest of the world calls this phenomenon awkwardness.
Michael VanZandt Collins
Mike, 28, is a community organizer working in Boston's underserved communities on green and environmental initiatives. He holds a Master's from Boston College in Social Ethics and is preparing applications for Islamic Studies with the aspiration of one day becoming a professor of Comparative Ethics.
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Contributing Scholars
Sarah BlakeSarah J. Blake is an ordained minister with the Church of God (Anderson, IN) whose special areas of interest are biblical languages, ministry with seekers, and equipping the church to include people with special needs. Sarah is the author of two chapters in Discipleship that Transforms: An Introduction to Christian Education from a Wesleyan/Holiness Perspective, published in 2011 by Warner Press.
Sai KolluruSenior, majoring in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Case Western Reserve University. Founder of a Hindu organization on campus that works to practice and preserve Sanatana Dharmic principles and values with the final goal of Seva, Selfless Service, through interfaith collaboration.
Joshua RatnerJosh Ratner is a 34 year-old rabbinical student at the Jewish
Theological Seminary in New York. Josh is originally from San Diego,
California, and spent time working as an attorney for five years prior
to commencing rabbinical school. Josh presently lives in Fairfield,
CT, with his wife (Elena) and three children (Dimitri, Elijah, and
Gabriella). Josh intends to work in the field of interfaith
progressive advocacy upon completing his studies.