As the founder of chicagos interfaith youth core, an inaugural member of barack obamas advisory council of faithbased neighborhood partnerships, and himself a muslim of indian descent, patel is uniquely wellsuited to describe the interrelations. Activist eboo patel s nonfiction book, sacred ground. Pluralism, prejudice, and the promise of america kindle edition by patel, eboo. Walter isaacson, author of steve jobs and benjamin franklin eboo patel has been a transformative force in our young and tumultuous century. In the midst of the tension, we talk with muslim leader eboo patel, who argues islam and america are mutually enriching and not mutually exclusive, on chicago tonight at 7. Eboo patel was a member of president barack obamas inaugural advisory. To see the other side, to defend another people, not despite your tradition, but because of it, is the heart of pluralism. Sacred ground pluralism, prejudice, and the promise of america. In sacred ground, author and renowned interfaith leader eboo patel says this prejudice is not just a problem for muslims but a challenge to the very idea of. Pluralism, prejudice, and the promise of america by eboo patel beacon press, 2012 a book discussion guide created by interfaith youth core purpose of this discussion guide interfaith cooperation happens when people come together to respect one anothers identities, build relationships, and take action for the common good. Acts of faith frankly discusses the appeal of religious fundamentalism to young people, observing that young peoples spiritual hunger entwines with their desire to make a mark on the world.
Uplifting and invaluable, sacred ground is essential reading for our polarized era. Pluralism, prejudice, and the promise of america, patel lays out a strong argument for the vitality and necessity of interfaith service work in our post911 world. The fact that america is becoming a more religiously diverse nation is not disputed, said. Pluralism, prejudice, and the promise of america by eboo patel. Rent sacred ground 1st edition 9780807077528 today, or search our site for other textbooks by eboo. Selection from sacred ground by eboo patel discussion guide. There is no better time to stand up for your values than when they are under attack. Pluralism, prejudice, and the promise of america patel, eboo on. Click download or read online button to claiming sacred ground book pdf for free now. One book i intend to use is eboo patel s memoir entitled, acts of faith.
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Eboo patel is a leading voice in the movement for interfaith cooperation and the founder and president of interfaith youth core ifyc. Ifyc alumni are bringing interfaith cooperation to every corner of american life. Alternatively, you can download the pdf file directly to your computer, from where it can be opened using a pdf reader. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. He speaks here as a muslim as well as an interfaith leader. In sacred ground, author and renowned interfaith leader eboo patel says this prejudice is not just a problem for muslims but a challenge to the very idea of america.
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Eboo patel s story is a hopeful and moving testament to the power and passion of young peopleand of the worldchanging potential of an interfaith youth movement. The tradition you were born into was your home, brother wayne told me, but as gandhi once wrote, it should be a home with the windows open so that the winds of other traditions can blow through and bring their unique oxygen. The art and science of interfaith cooperation shma now. Having spoken in the hall of philosophy in previous years, eboo patel is ready to bring his ideas to the morning lecture platform a move symbolic of the central role that he hopes interfaith conversations take in the nation. Eboo patel institute of politics the university of chicago. Pluralism, patel boldly argues, is at the heart of the american project, and this visionary book will inspire americans of all faiths to make this country a place where diverse traditions can thrive side by side.
Click download or read online button to get eboo star with why book now. Eboo patel, founder and president of ifyc, will summarize the ideas shared in this first lesson. I am preparing for a new course on religious autobiography next semester. There are more than 1 million books that have been enjoyed by people from all over the world. His message is clear there is room for both holding strongly to ones own faith tradition and building bridges of cooperation. Free ucsb corwin pavilion s u m m a r y f a c t s eboo patel, found and president of interfaith youth core and author of acts of faith.
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