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Interfaith Dialogue in Times of Conflict (Co-sponsored by Sociology of Religion Section)
Sun, August 9, 10:00 to 11:30am, TBASession Submission Type: Paper Session (90 minute)
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Heightened polarization and conflict have frequently sidelined those actors committed to sustaining interfaith dialogue and cooperation. Yet, across diverse contexts, individuals and organizations continue to generate, manage, and persevere with interfaith initiatives—even in the face of mounting challenges and uncertainty. This session brings together papers that explore the practices, meanings, and organizational work underpinning interfaith dialogue amid social and political divisions.
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Religious Diversity and Perspectives on Poverty in Houston Texas - Elaine Howard Ecklund, Rice University; Bianca Mabute-Louie, Rice University; Kerby Goff, Rice University
Surveying Readers of The Treasure Coast Palm/U.S.A. Today, Upon the Subject of Thanks—What Gratitude Depends Upon - Anna Tedesco Santacroce, American Public University System
What is the “Good” (Inter)faith Leader? - Kerby Goff, Rice University; Josiah Taru, Rice University; Elaine Howard Ecklund, Rice University