Category Archives: Social Justice

Is God “One?”

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Matilda Cantwell
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Earlier this fall I read this story about a group of Muslims in Peshawar Pakistan who made a human chain outside a church where Mass was taking place, standing in solidarity with the worshipers when a nearby church was recently destroyed … Continue reading →

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Smith Explores Model of Interfaith Cooperation

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Matilda Cantwell
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In the first year of my interfaith fellowship at Smith, I have used the idea of Interfaith Cooperation as a guiding principle, operating within the belief that college students both long for contexts to explore and develop themselves spiritually; but … Continue reading →

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Response to Boston Marathon Bombings

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Matilda Cantwell
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Regardless of where or how we are situated with respect to Boston, Watertown the Boston marathon, geographically and emotionally, almost all of us, what can I do? It strikes me that in fact, there is so much we can do, … Continue reading →

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Student Response to Anti-Muslim Incident

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Chapel Student
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On Friday, October 19th, EKTA, the South Asian organization, celebrated their annual Mehndi Night, a night of celebrating South Asian cultures through food, dance, music, performances, trivia, presentations, and of course, Mehndi. This event is a cultural celebration, not a … Continue reading →

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About Religious Diversity: A Social Justice Issue

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Matilda Cantwell
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I thought Otelia Cromwell Day was inspiring as well as thought (and action!) provoking. I am so appreciative of all the imagination and creativity that went into the production of such a rich day. I was especially taken with the historical connections … Continue reading →

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