Author: Toshiki Toma
How Can We Immigrants Choose Our Representatives?
by Toshiki Toma
The first Multicultural Assembly in Reykjavík in November 2010 saw the first elections for Reykjavík’s new Multicultural Council. This council,…
Don’t be Afraid, God is Guiding You!
by Toshiki Toma
The last week of April, Lutheran ministers of the National church of Iceland held their annual synod in the town…
Prejudice or Paranoia?
by Toshiki Toma
“It was the worst experience!” said a young man who came to talk to me the other day. “I have…
Immigrants – Pandora’s Box in Iceland
by Toshiki Toma
I am really tired of a whole range of arguments that surround the debate on immigrants these days. Everybody knows…
The First Brave Step
by Toshiki Toma
In September, the Kjalarnes deanery of the national church of Iceland held a conference titled Peace and Conflict Resolution. Present…
Fair Play Needs a Good Referee
by Toshiki Toma
Referees and judges in football, baseball and tennis are like shadows, and don’t make us strongly aware of their existence….
Bringing People Back into the Religious Dialogue
by Toshiki Toma
Karl Balth was one the greatest theologians of the 20th century. He was generally critical of every religion in the…