Faith & Diversity

Diversity.

Our world is full of it. And every individual embodies rich and complex diversity. 

How does faith inform our understanding of God’s diverse world? And what might we learn as we grow our curiosity around difference? 

Our guides for this episode are Nayeli Salcido-Velazquez and Noor ul ain Amer, both young adults from diverse backgrounds. Nayeli serves as assistant director of community and belonging at Augustana, and Noor is a second year student.

Topics Include:

  • What is young adulthood like?
  • How would each of you define the word diversity?
  • When have you seen faith communities use their religion to harm or to diminish or even to marginalize others who are not like them?
  • Why do you think God created such a beautifully diverse world?
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