Dr Shane Fitzpatrick is a member of the Political Science department and Centenary College, and he will discuss how it is really not possible to be a Muslim, Christian, Buddhist, etc. while pursing a "terrorist ideology." The way terrorists distort religion for their own purposes is a modern version of the way monarchs/emperors did something similar for centuries.

Dr. Adamo, Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Centenary College, will focus on the many different world religions that affirm significantly different beliefs and practices. He will also outline various positions which theologians, philosophers and others have taken towards reconciling the diversity of religious beliefs.

"Hinduism 101"  Basic concepts of faith and practice (Gods & Goddesses, yogas, and the spiritual texts) with the emphasis on Diwali.

Theologically, this month is important: the month-long Islamic Fast of Ramadan, a time of reflection and spiritual discipline expressing gratitude for God's guidance and atoning for past sins, begins August 22; Yom Kippur, the most sacred day in the Jewish calendar, a day of confession, repentance, and prayers for forgiveness of sins committed during the year, begins September 27; we UUs start