Someone’s culture is not your accessory or prop; understand the context and significance to appreciate and not appropriate, argues Shay Suresh CM ’24.
Tag: Religion
OPINION: Faith is a choice, not an inheritance
The religion a person practices upon growing up should be their choice alone, writes Shay Suresh CM ’24.
5C Muslim students speak on rewards, institutional challenges of Ramadan amid a pandemic
On top of pandemic restrictions, Muslim students observing Ramadan must navigate finals during the holiday. While all 5Cs offer accommodations to students who ask, some Muslim students argue it’s not enough.
Religion on a virtual campus: Claremont Chaplains transition programming online
The Chaplains of the Claremont Colleges discuss how they have adapted to the remote semester by sending care packages to students and organizing hangouts.
The 5Cs get colorful during Holi celebration
The Claremont Colleges Hindu Society hosted Holi, a religious and cultural festival which includes throwing colors, at Walker Beach.
From the Navy to North Korea to CMC, professor Mike Izbicki discusses his path to pacifism
Computer science professor Mike Izbicki discusses conscientious objection, teaching in North Korea, and machine learning for social change.
‘Do Science and God Mix?’ Oxford’s John Lennox comes to Claremont to share his views
University of Oxford science philosopher John Lennox visited Harvey Mudd College on Oct. 10 to discuss the intersection of religion and science.
A dive into Pitzer’s 2019 summer session
Are you looking to get more credits or explore more subjects? 5C students can register for summer session courses at Pitzer College.
What’s going on at the Denver House? Students in spiritual group push back against cult rumors
Last fall, a group of 5C students began living in the off-campus residence they call the Goddess House or Denver House.
OPINION: Why you should stop worshipping God and start worshipping Amazon
The Merriam Webster dictionary defines prayer as “an address (such as a petition) to God or a god in word or thought.” God is defined as “a being or object believed to have more than natural attributes and powers and to require human worship.” They’re both fairly loose definitions that