Fellow Travelers & Sacred Light

Paul's encounter at the Areopagus establishes a profound model for interfaith engagement: approaching other traditions with appreciation rather than condemnation, recognizing that all humanity is "searching for God," and trusting that divine presence is already at work in every seeking heart. Using this framework, we explore Hinduism as a case study in learning from our neighbors' faith wisdom.

Hindu concepts like "namaste" (the God in me bows to the God in you), yoga as union with the divine, and the beautiful diversity between jnana (knowledge) and bhakti (devotion) paths offer insights that resonate with Christian teachings about seeing Christ in others and finding our identity in relationship with God. Through figures like Gandhi, whose "satyagraha" (soul force) influenced Dr. King, we discover how Hindu wisdom about holding fast to truth can deepen our own commitment to justice and nonviolence.