Three Stories about Expressing Faith in America
June 20, 2012
A class of boys receives instruction at the Hsi Lai Temple in Los Angeles, California
MARIO RITTER: Welcome to the VOA Special English program EXPLORATIONS. I’m Mario Ritter.
Religious faith is both deeply personal and a community experience. In the United States, religious communities of many kinds co-exist and sometimes work together in interesting ways.
This week, learn about Buddhism in America. The ancient religion has its roots in India. Today, many forms of Buddhism are practiced in the United States. Hear what American-born clergyman Kusala Bhikshu has to say about the religion’s popularity.
In the state of Tennessee, members of the Catholic religious group, the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia’s, lead simple lives of work and service. Not much has changed in their community over the years. But more young women are joining. Some see this as a sign that young people are placing growing value on faith and service.
But first, we hear from Muslim students at a Christian university here in Washington DC. Christopher Cruise tells us how students are dealing with the differences in their religious beliefs.
Catholic University Muslims
CHRISTOPHER CRUISE: The Catholic University of America has welcomed a growing number of Muslim students in recent years. It is not just Catholics who feel at home there. Reef Al Shabnan is a Muslim from Saudi Arabia.
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