Intersections
Christians Resisting the Vaccine
Across the country, one of the distinct demographic groups that has been hesitant to get vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus are Evangelical Christians. Why are Christians so resistant to...
Caring for Refugees
Every day, children and families cross our southern border and request asylum as they flee countries with violence, political instability and poverty. How do people of faith respond to this crisis...
One Year of Covid: Celebrating the Spring Religious Holidays
Spring 2021 marks one year into the Covid pandemic. As we mark a full year into this global crisis, how have religious people kept the faith during the past year and how are they celebrating their...
Faith Story: Loss, Grief, & Forgiveness
Dan and Lyn Wagner faced a challenge that few parents ever imagine--the sudden loss of both of their children in a tragic car accident caused by a woman under the influence of drugs. Through...
Christian Nationalism & the January 6 Insurrection
On January 6, 2021, there was an unprecedented assault on our nation's capitol. Some of the people involved in the violence were evangelical Christians and believed that their actions were a genuine...
Shelter in Faith Conversation: Religious Roots of the Insurrection
In this edition of Faith Matters, we broadcast a unique dialogue hosted by the Santa Cruz and Watsonville Public Library. The four-part Shelter in Place series brought together Santa Cruz County...
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Seth Schapiro
Over many years, Seth Schapiro has interacted with a variety of cultures and faith perspectives. He grew up in a Jewish home and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Community Studies at UCSC. While living in the mountains of eastern Kentucky, he was exposed to various Appalachian Christian traditions. After teaching elementary school, he developed a K-12 multicultural education program that teaches principles of character using the words and lives of inspiring world figures. His travels have included visiting Muslim-majority countries in the Middle East and Asia where he has observed the influence of Islamic faith on people’s everyday lives. Recently, he taught at a Buddhist university in Cambodia.