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What is the Goal of Interfaith Work?
This morning the coffee maker would not come on. Was it the coffee maker? Was it the outlet? Before we could resolve the issue, we first had to define it. It is the same with multi-faith work. How do we understand the issue or problem that we are trying to address?...
Gaslighting About Critical Race Theory
There is a lot of conversation about Critical Race Theory (CRT). Basically, CRT proposes that race is a construct that not only impacts personal attitudes and interpersonal behavior but is woven into the policies of institutions and the laws of government. The latter...
Harnessing the Power of Faith to Meet Eco-Anxiety
What is your community of wisdom doing for the environment? Are your faith leaders talking about climate change? I was recently introduced to the work of Dekila Chungyalpa, a conservationist and practicing Buddhist who founded the Sacred Earth program at the World...
A New Consciousness is Possible
My generation is angry. And anxious. We’re in our 20s and 30s now, looking ahead to decades of living with the ever more destructive effects of climate change. We are scared. But we are also taking action. Choosing to Not Look Away According to a recent survey...
Climate Change is a Justice Issue
When the heat wave hit the Pacific Northwest last week, climate change finally became palpable for me. Of course, I’d been concerned when the smoke from wildfires enveloped Western Washington last year. My heart went out to the families in Oregon, Washington, and...
Stand with Our Jewish and Muslim Neighbors – Last Reflection
In 2017 I was fortunate enough to go to Israel/Palestine. One of the highlights for me was listening to the stories of Israelis and Palestinian parents who had buried their children as the result of violence. The Parent's Circle is an organization that helps people to...
The Latest from the Blog
What is the Goal of Interfaith Work?
This morning the coffee maker would not come on. Was it the coffee maker? Was it the outlet? Before we could resolve the issue, we first had to define it. It is the same with multi-faith work. How do we understand the issue or problem that we are trying to address?...
Gaslighting About Critical Race Theory
There is a lot of conversation about Critical Race Theory (CRT). Basically, CRT proposes that race is a construct that not only impacts personal attitudes and interpersonal behavior but is woven into the policies of institutions and the laws of government. The latter...
Harnessing the Power of Faith to Meet Eco-Anxiety
What is your community of wisdom doing for the environment? Are your faith leaders talking about climate change? I was recently introduced to the work of Dekila Chungyalpa, a conservationist and practicing Buddhist who founded the Sacred Earth program at the World...
A New Consciousness is Possible
My generation is angry. And anxious. We’re in our 20s and 30s now, looking ahead to decades of living with the ever more destructive effects of climate change. We are scared. But we are also taking action. Choosing to Not Look Away According to a recent survey...
What We Believe
Paths to Understanding is a non-profit organization based in Washington State. We bridge bias and build unity through multi-faith peacemaking.
- We believe these times require wisdom communities to act together for the common good and the future of life on our planet.
- We believe each tradition offers gifts for the common good, when we know how to receive them.
- We believe interaction with other wisdom communities enriches and deepens our commitment to our own.