Video: American Sikh
I had the privilege of being able to join the Kickstarter for the film American Sikh, and be listed as a digital producer. It is a fantastic film, and highly encourage people to watch it. [My credit appears at around 9:25.]
Author: Hussein
Event: Religion and Democratic Ideals: Media, Religion, and the Nation
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2024, 6 – 7:30PM Religion and Democratic Ideals: Media, Religion, and the Nation This event is free and open to the public. Register_Button A liberal democracy should produce societies that are inclusive, equitable, dynamic, and responsive to the needs of citizens. This series will focus on where…
Event: Building the Beloved Community in Our Time
Monday, SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 @ 15:30 EST RSVP REQUIRED Rev. Adam Russell Taylor, President of Sojourners and author of A More Perfect Union: A New Vision for Building the Beloved Community, will be sharing the vision outlined in his book, and discussing with Dr. Hussein Rashid and Rabbi Joseph Potasnik.…
Event: Religion and Democratic Ideals: Political Futures
TUESDAY, September 24, 2024, 6 – 7:30PM This event is free and open to the public. A liberal democracy should produce societies that are inclusive, equitable, dynamic, and responsive to the needs of citizens. This series will focus on where religion intersects with democratic ideals and institutions. We will discuss…
Event: Book Talk: Islam in North America
This event is free and open to the public. Co-editors Hussein Rashid and Huma Mohibullah discuss “Islam in North America: An Introduction.” After providing students with an introductory grounding in the field, chapters take a multidisciplinary approach, and focus on the expressions of Islam in its diverse forms. Students are…
Event: Dialogues on Divinity
Dialogues on Divinity: A Love That is Holy and True: Interreligious Discovery Monday, May 20, 2024 6:30pm – 7:30pm CathedralCommunity at the Crossing Dialogues on Divinity: A Love That is Holy and True: Interreligious DiscoveryAs faithful witnesses to the word of God in the Torah, the Qur’an and the Gospel,…
Video: Antisemitism and Allyship: Allyship is a Two-Way Street
Rabbi Burt Visotzky (moderator), Nathan and Janet Appleman Professor of Midrash and Interreligious Studies Emeritus, JTSRev. Dr. Dennis McManus, Professor of Dogmatics and Director of Spiritual Life, St. Patrick’s Seminary and UniversityRabbi Stephanie Ruskay, Associate Dean of the Division of Religious Leadership, JTSRev. Dr. Lisa Jenkins Brown, Senior Pastor, St.…
Video: Religion and Comics Panel
Throughout history, comic books have occupied many roles for religious communities. They continue to do so today. Comics have been mediums for both the positive and negative portrayal of religious belonging. They have served as objects of devotion as well as of controversy and censorship. Some comics are, themselves, religious…
Media Appearance: God at the Movies
God at the Movies: The Enduring Influence of Religion in Film “Marvel is doing some interesting things with religion,” says Hussein Rashid, assistant dean for Religion and Public Life at Harvard Divinity School. He mentions Loki and Thor about Norse Gods, and Moon Knightabout Egyptian Gods. “I am really curious to see if they will explore…
WBUR: Faith leaders reflect on difficult questions as Israel-Hamas war colors holy days
Faith leaders reflect on difficult questions as Israel-Hamas war colors holy days Rabbi Josh Franklin, Pastor and author Henry Brinton and Muslim elder Hussein Rashid answer the question, “What is the most difficult question your flock is struggling with?” these days.