Krista Tippett is the host and creator of a groundbreaking public radio program and postcast, Speaking of Faith. SOF is unusual its sensitive and deeply insightful weekly in-depth treatment of controversial religious topics. This week her topic, The Ecstatic Faith of Rumi, is one of the best I’ve heard.

About three months ago, Rumi turned 800.

[Edit: 15-APR-08 --- Krista's program on Rumi get's Peabody Award]

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