Think of the simple yet transformative act of welcoming the stranger. Our history as a people, sojourners in strange lands, indelibly imprints this value upon our hearts. But is this sentiment unique? The Gospels of Christianity urge us to welcome the stranger as we would welcome Christ himself. The Quran commands hospitality and kindness towards travelers. Hindu tradition elevates the guest to the status of God – Atithi Devo Bhava. And the boundless compassion of Buddhism, the desire for all beings to be free from suffering, naturally extends a welcoming hand to those who are different or in need.