Author Archives: lizcameron

An unexpected interfaith moment in the Muratlı mosque

Posted on January 10, 2015 by lizcameron

Muratlı Village is hardly the place you would expect to find cosmopolitan and open armed views about the intermingling of religions and global peace. And we could use a bit of an interfaith moment these days, what with the pain … Continue reading →

Posted in Cross-cultural learning moments, On Islam and Muslims, Puppets on the move around the world, Turkish Controversies, Turkish destinations, Visits from the Karagöz puppets | Tagged Black Sea, cami, Christianity, faith, Georgia, Imam, interfaith, interfaith relations, islam, Judaism, Karadeniz, Mosque, peace, religion, Türkiye, Turkey, understanding | 7 Comments

“Nous sommes Charlie Hebdo:” The Karagöz Puppets are Vintage Satirists

Posted on January 9, 2015 by lizcameron

In the haze of the morning, I awoke to the chants of a French protest group, or so I thought. Opening one eye, I noted the entire troupe of Karagöz puppets was lined up on my bureau, waving their fists … Continue reading →

Posted in Introducing the Karagöz puppets, On Islam and Muslims, Turkish Controversies, Visits from the Karagöz puppets | Tagged Charlie Hebdo, France, free speech, islam, Karagöz, muslim, Muslim extremism, satire, shadow puppets, Türkiye, Turkey, Turkish | 7 Comments

From polar vortex to peynir helvası: The puppets dream of Eceabat

Posted on January 8, 2015 by lizcameron

As the curls of cold make their way under the doors in through the window cracks, I curse the polar vortex. Kenne, the puppet known as the queen of manners and maintenance of ladylike behavior puppet, tells me not to … Continue reading →