Creativity flowers from the foliage of diversity, whether a diversity of ideas, perspectives, cultures, or, alas, religions. Here is video-food-for-thought from our current theater of American prejudice, starring Stephen Colbert (semi-actual person) and
Reza Aslan (an actual Muslim).
If you don't see the video below, click here.
If you'd like a real opportunity to improve interfaith relations here in Chicago, join
me to help with the non-profit
Poetry Pals, a kids program bringing Muslim, Catholic, Jewish and other diverse students and their communities together to share in creativity. Check out
this video and
facebook page for more.