Before I answer the title question, I would refer you to Google. Just type in the word “turnip.” You will be confronted (some say dizzy or overwhelmed) by the information found there. OK, here goes: 122 grams of turnips contain 34 calories No fat, no cholesterol, no salt (sodium) 122 grams contain 233 grams (6%)
When compared to Biblical Christianity, Biblical Judaism can at times look like a particularistic religion with limited global concerns. As someone who grew up in a Jewish home, where the words “righteous” and “gentile” were often joined together (in reference to heroes and heroines of the Holocaust) I was eager to learn about world religions
Deb Bhaduri In a pluralistic society it is important to have a platform where faith members can exchange their viewpoints on issues that affect society. We live in a world where the social dynamics are changing very rapidly and so an open exchange of ideas is key to our collective existence with
Bennette Seaman Church of Scientology of Kansas City Early in the pandemic, March and April of 2020, it became clear that boundaries were breaking down and people were coming together to help others. Prior to last year, I had met many people from other faiths, but there never seemed to be a way to come
by KartaPurkh Khalsa My memorable interfaith event is a very personal one, in a very yogic way, in a very faithful way, and, of course, in a very INTERFAITH way. It was the morning of the Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council’s Table of Faiths in 2007. As usual, I was in our meditation space on
Growing up in a protestant Christian community, there was little talk about interfaith connections. In this community, we were taught that only those who accepted Jesus Christ as their personal savior would go to heaven. We were taught that we were favored by God. By early high school, I had questions about the nature of
From There To Here I was, and still am to a certain extent, a spiritual wanderer. This I believe is one of the appeals for me as a Sikh AND wanderer in the vast territory of spiritual knowledge. I have found my time with the council quite enlightening and informative. There are too many similarities
Through our 2021 strategic planning process, the Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council identified “Advancing Social Equity and Environmental Stewardship” as a new council goal. This reflects a recognition that this goal is “integral to the success of all spiritual paths, understanding that the environment, community, and personhood are interwoven,” and protecting them should be a
