I’m from a small town in Wisconsin—2,564 people as of the 2010 census. Sports games were prime spots for socializing, there are 3 Culver’s within a 10-mile radius, and I got stuck driving behind tractors …
Interfaith Fellows’ Blog Posts
The Potluck and Interfaith Advocacy – Jacob Brevard
Our annual interfaith potluck took place Tuesday December 3rd, though we started planning for this meeting weeks before in different committees. I was not sure how many people would show up, but we had a …
It’s the Little Things – Hannah Silver
Last Tuesday, I had a jam-packed day. Similar to many other college students you may talk to, I left my apartment at 9:00am and didn’t get back until 10:00pm. But my day was a little …
Experiencing Diversity in the CRGC – Zheng Ma
I have been part of the CRGC since last semester, and that has brought me many unprecedented and meaningful experiences. As an international student who comes from China, it was difficult for me to find …
The Evolution of My Religious Beliefs: Faith and Science – Cole Cimoch
Recently, I have felt tension growing between my religious beliefs and the scientific knowledge I have been acquiring in college. This was troublesome to me, because I want to consolidate my scientific knowledge, my own …
I Keep my Faith on my Wrist – Sophie Morris
As we begin our second semester in the Interfaith Fellowship, I have been reflecting on my favorite moments of my experiences from first semester. One that really sticks out in my memory is when we …
Towards a Better Electorate: Why Americans Should Focus on Policy and Not Identity – Lilly Freemyer
As the Democratic candidates for President of the United States are off to the races in the next few weeks, the country waits in suspense to see who will oppose one of the more controversial …
Why a Conflict-Laden World Needs Interfaith Dialogue – Sam Henschel
My Twitter notifications blowing up, my Facebook feed crowded, I feel hopeless as I stare into my phone’s screen—another announcement on the US-Iran conflict. I couldn’t help but notice the comments that ensued, the hatred, …
Branching Out of my Comfort Zone – Ali Qureshi
For me, interfaith dialogue and discussion occurred almost as early as when I learned about my own religion for the first time as a young kid. I feel lucky to have had parents who taught …
Broadening My Perspective – Chloe Hattennauer
I thoroughly enjoyed my experience last semester being a fellow at the Center for Religion and Global Citizenry. One of the most memorable experiences I’ve had so far was visiting Hillel, the Jewish student center …