Pluralism

T. Boone Pickens: From Swift Boater To Pluralist

Larry Gellman | Posted 08.19.2008 | Politics

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Larry Gellman

In just a few years Pickens has moved from being a totally partisan political animal to a man who is looking for the partial truth in the disparate views of a variety of people.

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Pluralism At It's Best: A Jew Has A Buddhist Epiphany

Larry Gellman | Posted 07.30.2008 | Living

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Larry Gellman

Last week was Aspen at its best. On Monday we got to hear King Abdullah of Jordan and a few days later I participated in a three-day symposium that featured His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

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The Controversy Over Tariq Ramadan

Charles Kupchan | Posted 11.28.2007 | Politics

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Charles Kupchan

Tariq Ramadan is seeking to build bridges between traditional Islam and modern Western society. He should be engaged with caution, not treated as a dangerous pariah.

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