Gandhi on Tolerance
By Sam Madden(Originally Published October 2010) Some of you have heard me quote Ghandi on tolerance. Like Ghandi I never especially liked the word tolerance. Tolerance to me infers a… Read more »
My 9/11 Story
Over 3.5 Million reads for this article since it was initially published. On that tragic Tuesday morning of September 11, 2001, I was called on to address the emergency after… Read more »
Systemic Racism – A Philosophical Epistemological View
By Sam Madden (Updated: September 13, 2020, edited September 14, 2020 Original Publish Date: September 10, 2020) Philosophy – “a particular set or system of beliefs resulting from the search… Read more »
Before you judge Jews and Muslims
When we hate someone intensely, it is our loss; we lose our tranquility. It will make us believe everything we hear about another person (or group), even if it were… Read more »
Muharram – a catalyst for change
Of all the commemorations, Muharram could become significant in this millennium. It was a battle between good and evil fought 1340 years ago that we face collectively now. Imam Hussein… Read more »
Happy Paryushan, a Jain Festival
Paryushan – a Jain festival of forgiveness For the Jains, followers of Jainism, a world religion, this is the month of reflection. Some observe fasting for ten days, and some… Read more »
Can Jews and Christians Truly Reconcile?
Several reconciliation efforts have been made between Christianity and Judaism, at least hostilities have ceased after the Holocaust, but Anti-Semitism continues. One of the most powerful statements made in the… Read more »
Happy Ganesh Chaturthi
HAPPY GANESH CHATURTHI Among Hindus, there is a beautiful tradition of invoking that aspect of God which removes barriers and paves the way for a smoother life. The icon that… Read more »
Statement on Racial Justice and Equity
The statement is issued by Shalini Gupta of United for Peace, Chicago.——- We are organizations with a mission to bring respect for all and bring unity and peace to our… Read more »
Facebook and Zuckerberg can correct hiring practices
PRESS RELEASEContact: Mike Ghouseemail: SpeakerMikeGhouse@gmail.comWebsite: www.CenterforPluralism.comPhone (214) 325-1916 Dear Mr. Zuckerberg, We are contacting you to bring to your attention the mishandling of Facebook Policies in India. One of your… Read more »