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Reconsidering Our Mission: A Reflection on Dehumanization and Belonging
I’ve been working to counter dehumanization for over ten years now. In that time, I’ve learned a few things—and some things I already knew have come into sharper focus. I stepped into this work in 2015 after seeing a well-funded network of organizations spreading slander about American Muslims. But it wasn’t just slander. It was…
Read MoreLooking for Answers, Finding Questions
by Viveka Hall-Holt, ‘Let’s Go Together’ Program Coordinator This spring I went to Turkiyë (Turkey) with my mother for a course about ancient Christianity, looking for answers. Who were some of the first people who practiced my tradition? How did they live? How do people live out their traditions in Turkiyë now? Instead of coming…
Read MoreBeing Human in the Midst of Global Crises
Events unfolding in Iran — or anywhere in the world, really — don’t just stay “over there.” They reach into our homes, our neighborhoods, and our hearts. For many, these headlines aren’t distant. They stir up old trauma, trigger fresh fear, and leave people feeling vulnerable or alone. At Paths to Understanding, we’ve seen this…
Read MoreWalking and Chewing Gum at the Same Time
We’re living in a time of deep urgency. We see real threats to democracy, rising violence, and growing division. People are tired, angry, and worried about what’s coming next. It’s tempting to focus only on the most urgent crises. And to be honest, sometimes we have to. When there’s a fire, you put it out.…
Read MoreAnnual Report 2025
Making Us Visible to Us
On May 8, around 130 people gathered at the Lincoln Theater in Mount Vernon, WA, for the third Let’s Go Together event of this year. It was a truly inspiring evening. Eight speakers from diverse traditions, cultures, economic backgrounds, ages, and identities answered one central question: What were you taught by your tradition(s), culture(s), or…
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