Living in a bubble can be suffocating and restricting. Unfortunately, many people are living in a bubble and do not realizing they are slowly dying because of it, according to David J. Turlington, a social worker in Maine who enjoys traveling to experience different cultures firsthand. Now is an ideal time to start branching out […]
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David Turlington: Common Themes among Religions
Religion is a tool that many people use to feel a sense of purpose in their lives and have the opportunity to live for something bigger than themselves. However, this tool — something designed to add value to people’s lives — has actually led to grave division among people all over the world, with many […]
David Turlington: Main Players in Christianity/Islam Are the Same
In modern media, Christians and Muslims are oftentimes portrayed as being at odds. Sadly, this is fostering a great deal of religious strife, causing both groups to be quick to denounce the other’s religion and way of life. When they do this, they are actually criticizing the parts of their own religions that both belief […]
David Turlington: Christianity and Islam Are Really Alike
Religion is one area that often divides people deeply, yet it is also one area where people are actually more alike than they realize. Two world religions that are typically considered to be in stark contrast to each other, Christianity and Islam, surprisingly have multiple similarities, according to David J. Turlington, a Maine social worker […]
David Turlington on the World’s Major Religions
A Theology major from Marquette University, David Turlington will first talk about the world’s major religions—their similarities and differences—on this blog. This will provide the backdrop or framework from which he can further discuss the nuances of culture and further, how peace can be achieved through education of the former. This will be a series […]