Dr. Dan Varisco asks what responsibility academics have to challenge Islamophobia. My thoughts are here.
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NYC Event: Eboo Patel at Hofstra University, Wed. Apr. 18, 2012
Eboo Patel Recipient of Hofstra University’s 2012 Guru Nanak Interfaith Prize and Founder and President of Interfaith Youth Core Moderated by Dr. Hussein Rashid Adjunct Assistant Professor of Religion, Hofstra University Wednesday, April 18, 2012 4:30-6:30 p.m.
You are American if…
You are exactly like me. For those who haven’t heard yet, a Hindu was meant to give the opening prayer in the Senate yesterday, but before he could begin, he was interrupted by “patriots.” (video) (background pieces, 1, 2) I think Anna of Sepia Mutiny has it right that when she says that the pilgrims came for religious freedom. However, we have to understand that religious freedom still meant for those who had the power to exercise it, lest we forget what happened to the Native Americans and great civilizing “crusade” of bringing the Gospels. Her intent is right though.…
and so begins the takeover
The Muslims have power. [We don’t really, but what a great fantasy, and the best thing is, non-Muslims are having it for us.] But the same people who will give us the power, need to take aware the power we already have. Maybe we got it by being in league with gays and Mormons.