My friend Eboo writes a piece for NPR on how to reach out to Jews during this most recent Eid al-Adha. I appreciate the sentiment, my daughter and his son are about the same age, and I think it is an important way to bridge the gap. Where I disagree is that this is an opportunity for inter-faith dialogue. In so far as religions share certain basic principles we can reach out, but the loss and horror of Mumbai is far more primal. His story highlights the more basic, human losses we share and support we need. It’s not about Muslim and Jew. It’s about right and wrong. It’s about love and hate. These things transcend religion.
Related Posts
MOOZ-lum trailer
This looks great.
Reclaiming a Most Hateful Symbol
The BBC talks about a young who is attempting to claim the swastika back from its Nazi associations.
Brass Crescent Award 8: 2011/1432 Nominations Open
Just a gentle reminder to nominate your faces for the BCAs.