Interfaith

amputated except for his thumbs due to frostbite. It is obvious that these people are risking everything just to feel safety, so we should not punish them or send them away. They are only looking for a safe place to live. Rita Chahal, of the Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council said: “We do not, as an organisation want to see an image like what we saw around the world of Alan Kurdi on a prairie field” talking about a Syrian boy who was found dead on a beach in Turkey, at the young age of…

“Louis' inability to provide support and love at a time of crisis that separates them,” Louis emotionally begins to detach himself from Priors AIDS trying to “protect himself” while really he is running away from his problems. ( interfaith) When Prior first tells Louis that he has contracted the deadly disease of AIDS and shows him “ the dark wine kiss of the angel of death” WHAT IS THE ACTUAL LINE, Louis’ reaction shows feelings of an overwhelmed loved one. He is undoubtedly selfish…

‘A nation whose youth are endowed with self as strong and hard as steel No need of piercing swords in war Such people brave can ever feel.’ Today youth is the powerful weapon we have, which can be utilised to all those works which are undone yet. Everyone knows that the youth is an asset of a nation because Youth is the building blocks of a country. It is a reality that the progress of a county is in the hands of its youth. The stronger the youth, the more developed country will be. The…

Ni Bhajana Gana Rasikula Nenendu Ganara Rama… Ranjani and Gayatri soulfully sing Thyagaraja’s Telugu words, calling out to Lord Rama, “I do not find people anywhere who enjoy chanting Your names and singing of You in praise.” I empathize with Thyagaraja—for I too find it difficult to encounter other devout Hindus who will sing in praise of Lord Rama without ulterior motives. Although I was born in Chennai, India, I have spent the majority of my life in southern California, making weekly trips to…

Secular Humanism exists mainly because of evil. When something terrible happens, people lose faith. If a God is so powerful and loving, why does he allow evil? As the Greek philosopher Epicurus wrote: “If the Gods have the will to remove evil and cannot, then they are not all-powerful. If they are neither willing nor able, they are neither all-powerful nor benevolent. If they are able and willing to annihilate evil, why does it exist?” (A Humanist Discussion of Evil and Suffering…

On the last day of our pilgrimage we had the opportunity to visit Wadowice. The square was very beautiful, with all of its 19th century burgher-style buildings intact. The church in Wadowice which he attended and had served was decorated with rosaries. The locals were very friendly and eager to share the history of the town along with little stories and anecdotes about John Paul II that had been passed down through their families. Wadowice struck me as a very calm and tight-knit town, where…

In America, we seem to be facing too many shootings. Too many tragedies, one after another: the Chardon High School Shooting, the Oikos University Shooting, the Aurora Shooting, and now the Sandy Hooks Elementary Shooting. Although the President’s memorial speeches have seemed to become somewhat of a routine, his speech following the tragedy in Newtown has proven itself as a great speech of our time: and I’m examining why. Despite these atrocious acts in which innocent lives were abruptly taken…

Our modern civilization consists of many different types of people. There are those who believe in good and the helping of others, while there are those who are the polar opposite. One of the most argued and disputed issues of the 21st century is how we should enforce and punish those who do not follow the laws and rules. The category most commonly used for these people is a criminal. Yes, there are criminals who are considered worse than others; however, they are categorized under the same…

Human Rights Watch (HRW) is an International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) that, according to their website (Human Rights Watch, n.d.-a), is “known for its accurate fact-finding, impartial reporting, effective use of media, and targeted advocacy, often in partnership with local human rights groups.” HRW publishes over 100 reports and briefings annually on over 90 countries’ human rights conditions (Human Rights Watch, n.d.-a). HRW’s mission is simple: “[to defend] the rights of people…

were growing up in such atrocious circumstances. Because of this experience, I became very interested in poverty and global hunger. In following years, I participated in a hunger walk, volunteered at a food pantry, and was stationed at Windham Area Interfaith Ministry to serve on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. Between my passion to help others and the positive attitude that I take with me wherever I go, I believe I will be able to help cultivate enthusiasm and motivation within the…