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ON COMMON GROUND Guide for Teachers and Students
Not in This Neighborhood
Garden Grove Buddhist Temple
"Lotus Flower Temple, Garden Grove, California." Based on Pluralism Project research by Chloe Breyer, Sarah Rettinger, and Diana L. Eck.
New Jersey Hindu Temple
"Dwarakadish Temple, Sayreville, New Jersey." Based on Pluralism Project research by Diana L. Eck.
Los Angeles Sikh Gurdwara
Jeff Schnaufer, "Plan for Sikh Religious Center Fails," Los Angeles Times, June 25, 1993.
Florida Church of Iron Oak
"If You Think You're Free to Worship, Think Again!" Palm Bay, Fla., Church of Iron Oak.
Violence and Vandalism
Vandals at a Pittsburgh Temple
Jim Gallagher, "Vandals Toss Paint, Smash Holy Statues in Hindu Temple," Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, February 8, 1983.
The Story of Watt Samaki
"The Story of Watt Samaki." Based on Pluralism Project research by Julie Ann Canniff.
Faith Survives a Devastating Fire
Saleem Shah Khan, "Faith Survives Devastating Fire," Muslim Journal, September 30, 1994.
Cooperation at the Grassroots
Breaking New Ground in Sharon
"Breaking New Ground in Sharon." Based on Pluralism Project Research by Christopher Coble, Tim Relyea, and Julia Lieblich.
Methodists and Muslims Together
"Methodists and Muslims Together." Based on Pluralism Project research by Elinor Pierce.
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Jews-Christians Share Space
"Jews-Christians Share Space: B'nai Jeshurun and St. Paul and St. Andrew's Church." Based on Pluralism Project research by Diana Eck.
Encounter in the Courts
Peyote Case: Majority Opinion
Majority Decision, Employment Division, Department of Human Resources of Oregon v. Smith, Supreme Court of the United States, no. 88-1213, 494 U.S. 872 (1990).
