Intersections

Faith Matters: Sacred Texts

Faith Matters: Sacred Texts

A Catholic deacon, Baha'i leader, and a Muslim community leader discuss their sacred texts and what make these documents meaningful in their spiritual tradition. Topic:       Sacred Texts Guests:   ...

Faith Matters: Founders

Faith Matters: Founders

  A Catholic deacon, Baha'i leader, and a Muslim community leader share about the lives of the founders of their spiritual traditions. Topic:       Founders Guests:    Deacon Patrick Conway...

Faith Matters: Death & the Afterlife

Faith Matters: Death & the Afterlife

  A Jewish rabbi, Christian pastor, and a Buddhist nun discuss how they understand the existence of death and the hope of the afterlife.  Topic:       Death & the Afterlife Guests:    Rabbi...

Faith Matters: Comfort

Faith Matters: Comfort

A Jewish rabbi, Christian pastor, and Buddhist nun discuss how they receive comfort and hope in dealing with life's challenges within their spiritual traditions.  Topic:       Comfort Guests:   ...

Faith Matters: War & Peace

Faith Matters: War & Peace

A Catholic deacon, Baha'i leader, and a Muslim community leader discuss how their traditions view the existence of war and the hope for peace in our world. Topic:       War & Peace Guests:   ...

Faith Matters: Choices

Faith Matters: Choices

  A Jewish rabbi, Buddhist nun, and an Evangelical pastor explore their perspectives about the power of our daily choices. Topic:       Choices Guests:    Rabbi Richard Litvak (Jewish Reform)...

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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.