Simran Jeet Singh - Böcker

With religiously motivated violence on the rise, Simran Jeet Singh brings together global experts from inside and outside the Academy to explore one of the most critical questions of our time: how might we learn to share this planet with one another, including those who live and believe differently than we do? The essays in Modeling Religious Pluralism draw on authors' decades of experience to offer practical advice on how to move toward a future of religious acceptance and harmony.Cultivating religious pluralism requires deep understanding of the conditions that contribute to existing tensions and careful strategizing that is sensitive and attentive to the unique experiences of those involved. Each of the contributors in this volume brings their own insights, expertise, and perspective, shedding light on the different nodes required to build pluralism. The model presented in this book has been developed by the Aspen Institute's Religion & Society Program over the course of years and in consultation with a range of scholars, practitioners, and thought leaders who have been actively working on these topics. The chapters span a range of topics and fields, including religious literacy, religious freedom, religion and media, philanthropy, and more. Each essay offers insightful analysis to help readers better understand the complexities in their respective fields, along with practical guidance on how to build pluralism. Accessible, comprehensive, and grounded in research from across disciplines, this volume both provides a model for religious pluralism and models religious pluralism in action.

The inspiring true story of Fauja Singh, the oldest person to ever run a marathon.Fauja did not listen and Fauja did not stop.He knew it was time for him to take a step in a new direction...When Fauja Singh was born in a village in Punjab, his legs were so weak that no one thought he would walk. But Fauja was determined - and he amazed the world with what he could do. At 81, Fauja entered his first race. Then he went on to break records all around the world and became the first person over 100 to complete a marathon.With inspiring text by Simran Jeet Singh and beautiful illustrations by Baljinder Kaur, the true story of Fauja Singh shows us that anything is possible.

Every step forward is a victory.Fauja Singh was born determined. He was also born with legs that wouldn’t allow him to play cricket with his friends or carry him to school miles from his village in Punjab. But that didn’t stop him. Working on his family’s farm, Fauja grew stronger to meet his own full potential.He never stopped striving. At the age of 81, after a lifetime of making his body, mind, and heart stronger, Fauja decided to run his first marathon. He went on to break records all around the world and became the first person over 100 to complete the grueling long-distance race.With inspiring text by Simran Jeet Singh and exhilarating illustrations by Baljinder Kaur, the true story of Fauja Singh reminds us that it’s both where we start and how we finish that make our journeys unforgettable.