President Obama’s inaugural benediction
We are yet to be truthful to our own pledge that we take, that we are, “one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all”. Our benediction should… Read more »
Category Archives: Pluralist
Texas Faith: President Obama’s Inaugural benediction and Pastor Giglio
PRESIDENT OBAMA’S INAUGURAL BENEDICTION AND PASTOR GIGLIOShould the pastor who once gave anti-gay marriage sermon been removed from Obama’s inaugural? Published in Dallas Morning News on 01/15/2013 Although the inaugural… Read more »
Khushali Greetings to HH Aga Khan and the Ismaili Muslims
Khushali Greetings to Ismaili Muslims and HH Aga KhanURL – http://worldmuslimcongress.blogspot.com/2012/12/khushali-greetings-to-hh-aga-khan-and.html HH Karim Aga Khan is the 49thhereditary Imam of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims. He is a direct descendent… Read more »
Texas Faith: What did the 2012 election results mean for people of faith?
This election is an endorsement of separation of church and state, and complies with the First Amendment. The November ballot has produced two clear outcomes: A loss of control and… Read more »
Interfaith Dialog Dinner and Awards Ceremony
Congratulations to Hon. Judge Patty Larson for the life Time Achievement award, and Commissioner Maureen Dickey for the community service Award. The awards were bestowed at the 10th Annual friendship and awards… Read more »
Texas Faith : After Election, how do we become one?
The most beautiful thing that will happen tonight is an expression of our civility, which is the highlight of our democracy, a lesson other nations are looking to emulate. In… Read more »
TEXAS FAITH: Is the Sikh shooting Christian terrorism?
I am pleased to share a few thoughts on long term solutions in the light of Sikh Massacre; this is in conjunction with my column at Dallas Morning news. https://www.facebook.com/events/243314312456357/… Read more »
Texas Faith: Obama sparked a conversation about communitarianism v. individualism: Where do you fall?
The divide between individualism and communitarianism flashed to the surface last week during the presidential campaign. It came about after President Obama rather famously told a Virginia audience. ”If you… Read more »
Texas Faith – God and religion have gone missing in the presidential race?
Is our electoral process better off without the polarizing issues of faith-based politics at center stage? Or does the absence of explicit moral and religious expression impoverish our political debate?… Read more »
TEXAS FAITH: What are you reading this summer? And why?
WHAT ARE YOU READING THIS SUMMER AND WHY? Our Constitution amazes me, and I literally worship its wisdom about human rights and the rights of individuals. I want to read… Read more »