The Truth About American Muslims
Video of the press conference releasing the document, What is the Truth About American Muslims, is now available.
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The Institute of Ismaili Studies – North American Alumni Meet in Chicago
The Institute of Ismaili Studies – North American Alumni Meet in Chicago. Dr. Hussein Rashid led two sessions: one entitled “Faith and the Language of Social Change” and the other entitled “Can We Be Religiously Authentic? Case Studies in Politics and Culture.” Focusing on contemporary debates in North America, Dr.…
“A right for one is a right for another and a responsibility for all.” | blog.pfaw.org
“A right for one is a right for another and a responsibility for all.” | blog.pfaw.org. In 1988, as Founding Chairman of People For the American Way, Norman Lear was among the cosigners of the Williamsburg Charter, “written and published expressly to address the dilemmas, challenges, and opportunities posed by…
Groups produce guide on U.S. Muslims | First Amendment Center – news, commentary, analysis on free speech, press, religion, assembly, petition
Groups produce guide on U.S. Muslims | First Amendment Center – news, commentary, analysis on free speech, press, religion, assembly, petition. The new document, What is the Truth about American Muslims? Questions and Answers, is an attempt by the organizations to provide accurate information and delve into the law of religious…
Mention: The Rev. Douglas Leonard On: The Recent Unrest in the Middle East
Rev. Doug was kind enough to mention me in his piece, and discuss our conversation together at Middle Church.
Obama-Morsi: What The American And Egyptian Presidents Should Talk About
Obama-Morsi: What The American And Egyptian Presidents Should Talk About. “He needs to talk about Muslims in the U.S., to show that the U.S. is not at war with Islam,” said Hussein Rashid, an Islamic studies lecturer at Fordham University.
Quoted: #MySubwayAd: People Respond To Anti-Islamic Subway Ads
#MySubwayAd: People Respond To Anti-Islamic Subway Ads. Muslim and non-Muslims alike took to Twitter today to denounce the Islamophobic ad. Their responses were both humorous and thoughtful. Below are some of our favorite tweets:
Middle Church: Mercy and Compassion
I was invited by Middle Church to preach. I spoke about mercy and compassion, and below is the video. “In the Name of God” :: Sep 23 @middlechurch from Middle Collegiate Church on Vimeo.
Huffington Post Live: Not Talking about Religion
I was recently on Huffington Post Live, talking about lots of stuff, except religion. Nice change of pace, and a great session.
Qawwalis, Found Sounds, and Benghazi: Locating the Sacred in a New York Church | On Being
Qawwalis, Found Sounds, and Benghazi: Locating the Sacred in a New York Church | On Being. The combination of Yoon’s voice and the electronic components helped create a bridge between the trappings of the modern and sense of spirituality as being ancient. The stories were inverted, and technology was ancient,…