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MLK’s vision of social justice included religious pluralism – a house of many faiths

By Roy Whitaker — April 5, 2023
(The Conversation) — Religious pluralism and social justice were at the core of King’s campaigns – a vision shaped by influences as diverse as Gandhi, the Black church, Greek classics and Buddhism.

As spiritual innovators renew religion, will their traditions’ wisdom carry forward?

By Fetzer Institute — April 4, 2022
(RNS) — A new report offers insights about the power of beloved rituals and stories to nurture new spiritual movements.

What does a Mormon Pioneer Day look like in the context of Black Lives Matter?

By Jana Riess — July 23, 2020
(RNS) — Instead of congratulating ourselves about how we're no longer actively racist, how about spending this Pioneer Day thinking of changes we can make to be anti-racist in the future?

Talking MLK, Robert George and Cornel West offer antidote to partisanship

By Adelle M. Banks — May 30, 2018
WASHINGTON (RNS) — West said he’s had to answer critics who can’t understand how he travels around the country with George: 'I say, "Have you met him? Have you sat down and talked with him?"'

The word of the week in Philadelphia: Love

By guest — July 29, 2016
(RNS) “Love” has been taboo in Democratic Party politics for so long. But it's back. Big time.
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