What is the the Qur’an? An Agnostic Jew Speaks. Lesley Hazelton at TEDx

The Semiotics of Islamophobia | Savage Minds. Clearly the United States would be better off if our leaders, journalists, and citizens knew a little more about Islam. But there are also some lessons here about the semiotics of racism which I would like to think offer some insights beyond the 24 hour news cycle.

Nice little piece. My favorite line: Perhaps the real Jesus is that little baby in the manger. Like every baby, he is pure potential. He can become anything and everything. Technorati Tags: inter-faith

Umar Hakim’s Muslim Faith Inspires His Fight for Social Justice — and a Responsible Banking Ordinance – Los Angeles News – The Informer. The offices of L.A. Voice, where Umar Hakim is in residency, are on the third floor of the First Baptist Church of Los Angeles. So when it comes time for Hakim to offer his daily prayers, he finds a quiet room, faces Mecca and turns his thoughts to God.