Stories About Compassion and Forgiveness for the Common Good
We are often overcome with the number and volume of negative stories about one another. Yet there are people in every community around the world engaging the challenges of their community. This conversation will offer some positive stories about how people of all wisdom traditions are working for reconciliation and acting together for the common…
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The How and Why of Interfaith
The fact is that there are many wisdom traditions on the Earth and many more wisdom communities guided by one of them. We are not only “neighbors” but are living in the same neighborhoods. Why is it important for wisdom communities to work together? How can we bring the best of our traditions into the…
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Wisdom from Our Neighborhood – Racism in Small Towns
Terry Kyllo in conversation with Anthony Young, the first African American city council person in Anacortes, WA, and community members Keiko McKracken and Amy Hong about their experiences of both inclusion and exclusion in a small town in Washington State.
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Wisdom from Our Neighborhood – Kids 4 Peace
Terry has a conversation with youth leaders from Kids 4 Peace about how engaging with people from other traditions has led them deeper into their own tradition, and empowered them to work for the future of all. Learn more at www.k4p.org
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Wisdom from Our Neighborhood – Tom Ikeda
A conversation between our Executive Director Terry Kyllo with Tom Ikeda from Densho as we reflect on Japanese Internment (concentration camps), more recent Supreme Court Rulings, how the scapegoating of Chinese Americans impacts all Asian Americans, and how Japanese Americans are acting on behalf of others out of their experiences and more.
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Campaign for Paths to Understanding
Our mission at Paths to Understanding is to Bridge Bias and Build Unity through Multi-faith Peacemaking. We do our work through Telling Inspiring Stories Nurturing Relationships Acting Together We believe interaction with other wisdom communities enriches and deepens our commitment to our own. We believe each tradition offers gifts for the common good, when we…
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Wisdom from the Neighborhood: Jim Dean of Interfaith Family Shelter and Luke Hyder
A conversation between Terry Kyllo and Jim Director of the Interfaith Family Center and Luke Hyder of Cascade View Presbyterian Church about the work of the Shelter and how they partner with churches to meet the needs of those facing a lack of a home. Learn more about the work of Interfaith Family Shelter…
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Wisdom from the Neighborhood – Rabbi Yohanna Kinberg and Imam Kaariye Abdirahman
During these disorienting days Rabbi Yohanna Kinberg, Imam Abdirahman Kaariye and Pastor Terry Kyllo will discuss how the Abrahamic Traditions can help us recognize and deal with anxiety, loss and finding hope for the future. We hope to see you there!
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Facts Over Fear Campaign
Studies show that anti-Muslim statements by politicians rises dramatically in the months leading up to an election. Further, other studies show that violent language against groups multiplies support for political violence. The result is a more divided America and an increase in hate crimes against our Muslim, Jewish, Sikh, LatinX and Black neighbors. We do…
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