Hussein RashidInter-faith

Word of Pod Podcast

March 5, 2021Hussein

Got to do a little introduction to my art, the value of communication, and integrity, on the Word of Pod podcast.

Event: Speaking Religious Truth to Political Power: Values and Voices 2021

February 10, 2021Hussein

I'll be speaking on a panel for Values and Voices. American Values, Religious Voices: 100 Days, 100 Letters is a national nonpartisan campaign bringing together scholars of diverse faiths to speak to our leaders in Washington, DC and a wider interfaith following about the religious texts and teachings connected to our…Continue readingEvent: Speaking Religious Truth to Political Power: Values and Voices 2021

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Exploring Omar Discussion Series | Spoleto Festival USA 2020

January 11, 2021Hussein

Exploring Omar Discussion Series | Spoleto Festival USA 2020. Omar Ibn Said definitively arrived on the shores of Charleston as a Muslim. And while we know he was a forced member of a Christian family and belonged to a Presbyterian church at the time of his death, can we say…Continue readingExploring Omar Discussion Series | Spoleto Festival USA 2020

Events Inter-faith Religion

Respondent: Islam in Society

September 21, 2020Hussein

I'll be responding to my friend and colleague Dr. Khalil Abdur-Rashid on Islam in Society, hosted by The Interfaith Council of The Thanks-Giving Foundation, SMU Perkins School of Theology, and The Dallas Institute. The event is Oct. 5 at 4PM CST. Free registration at: https://dallasinstitute.org/faiths

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Convention on Founding Principles Day 1: Interfaith Invocation

August 26, 2020Hussein

I was asked by the Convention on Founding Principles to join an interfaith invocation. While I do not agree with all the platform points of the group, it was a good opportunity to join other progressives to demonstrate that we can work together, as long as we do not deny…Continue readingConvention on Founding Principles Day 1: Interfaith Invocation

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Advisor on American Muslim Stories

June 30, 2020Hussein

I'm pleased to announce I'm an advisor on a new project on American Muslim Stories.

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Believers Bail Out Day of Action #Ramadan 2020

April 30, 2020Hussein

I am humbled to be part of an amazing line-up of speakers for the Believers Bail Out Day of Action in Ramadan 2020.

Inter-faith Media Appearances Religion

Do We Still Need Faith in the 21st Century? – Video

February 3, 2020Hussein

Belief without evidence, that’s faith. It’s the cornerstone of religion. For many, it is a centering force that’s essential for navigating life’s mysteries and challenges. But for others, ever-increasing access to information, science, advanced technology has meant a loss of faith, or at least a reckoning with what it means.…Continue readingDo We Still Need Faith in the 21st Century? – Video

Events Inter-faith

Panel on 28 January 2019 on farmworkers’ rights

January 7, 2019Hussein

I’ll be speaking on a panel on Jan. 28 on food workers’ rights. "On Monday, January 28 join us at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola in NYC as we explore the vital connection between faith and the advancement of human rights through a panel discussion with the Coalition…Continue readingPanel on 28 January 2019 on farmworkers’ rights

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Faith in Fantasy on Imaginary Worlds Podcast

October 31, 2018Hussein

I am a longtime fan of the Imaginary Worlds podcast, and was ecstatic was I was asked to participate in roundtable on the role of faith in imaginary worlds. I was joined by friend of many years, the Velveteen Rabbi, Rachel Barenblat, who did a wonderful write-up of her experience…Continue readingFaith in Fantasy on Imaginary Worlds Podcast

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