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The Accidental Theist by Beth Katz

Each month, Beth Katz, an interfaith junkie and self-proclaimed spiritual dork, will explore issues connected to faith, religion, culture, interfaith relations, and everything in between. She'll draw on her experiences as head of the Omaha-based Project Interfaith, but wants to hear how these issues affect YOU. Drop her a line.
Eid al-Fitr meal in Malaysia Ramadan 101: Lessons in Islam
Though Ramadan, a month of fasting and reflection in Islam, begins August 11, few non-Muslims know of its customs. Beth Katz of Project Interfaith interviewed scholar and educator Dr. Hussein Rashid to learn more about this important Islamic time.
Interfaith Marriage A Christmas Tree in My House? Over My Dead Body
Interfaith relations become especially interesting when marriage is involved. Can you be respectful to your partner while true to your faith? Should one partner convert? Can partners be spiritual together? Beth is back with another interfaith inquest!
911 Memorial Interfaith Relations: 5 Defining Events
After presenting before a group of clergy, one writer reflects on the last 50 years of interfaith relations. From Nostra Aetate to Social Media, we've come a long way. How did we get here? And where is interfaith going?
Transcendence - A Church in Jerusalem Introducing Interfaith
Omaha is home to great diversity, both religious and ethnic. Join Project Interfaith's Beth Katz on her introductory article for Omaha.net as she examines our culture and dispels myths about the complex field of interfaith study.