Last Monday, I was saddened to read in the Philadelphia Inquirer that a severed pig's head was found outside of Al-Aqsa mosque in North Philly. It is a mosque I know pretty well. As I have taught my "Religion in Philadelphia" and "World Religions" courses over the years, Al-Aqsa has been a regular field trip site … Continue reading Take a Stand Against Religious Bigotry
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Tour Guide Confessions: Catholic Pilgrims, Bible Riots, and #PopeInPhilly
This past Friday, I had the privilege of leading a group of 50 Catholic pilgrims on a historical tour of Philadelphia. They are in town, of course, for the visit of Pope Francis. Philly history tours typically include visits to the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and other sacred national sites related to the national founding period. However, knowing … Continue reading Tour Guide Confessions: Catholic Pilgrims, Bible Riots, and #PopeInPhilly
King Abdullah, Student Exchange, and the Power of Interfaith Hospitality
*This was originally posted to the Germantown Mennonite blog on February 13, 2015. If you are re-posting this, please connect to the original URL: http://germantownmennonite.org/2015/02/13/king-abdullah-student-exchange-and-the-power-of-interfaith-hospitality/ Over the past three years, my family has had the privilege of hosting several Saudi students through a home-stay program affiliated with local universities. The current students we have come to … Continue reading King Abdullah, Student Exchange, and the Power of Interfaith Hospitality
David M. Krueger, PhD 