Pluralism, prejudice and the promise of america, patel confronts the challenges. From interfaith leadership, by eboo patel, chapter 1, the. Sep 19, 2012 in sacred ground eboo patel takes us deeper into the cause. He describes his early years in suburban chicago, trying to fit in as a brown kid in a white world. He speaks here as a muslim as well as an interfaith leader. Check it out eboo talks about his latest book, sacred ground. Eboo patel keynoter for acp 2017 the associated church press. He took time out of his book tour to talk to me about how this growing interfaith movement can counter growing hatred. Patel shows us that americans from george washington to martin luther king jr. Acts of faith is a remarkable account of growing up muslim in america and coming to believe in religious pluralism, from one of the most prominent faith leaders in the united states. His expertise and blend of compelling personal anecdotes with researched. From growing up muslim in the chicago suburbs to starting a national organization dedicated to religious pluralism, acts of faith covers. 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. He is an american ismaili of gujarati indian heritage and founder and president of interfaith youth core, a chicagobased international.
As with acts of faith this is a deeply personal book, as the author tells his own story of engagement. From interfaith leadership, by eboo patel, chapter 1, the identity of an interfaith leader excerpted from interfaith leadership. Eboo patel is one of the most prominent faith leaders in the united states. Sep 08, 2016 eboo patel is a leading voice in the movement for interfaith cooperation and the founder and president of interfaith youth core ifyc, a national nonprofit working to make interfaith cooperation a social norm.
Aug 14, 2012 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. Eboo patel was a member of president barack obamas inaugural advisory council on. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation. Eboo patel was born in 1975 to a muslim family of indian heritage in a chicago suburb. Eboo patel represents that calming voice of reason we all need to hear. Commencement address i gave at honors convocation at the university of illinois at chicago and at college of wooster.
He was a member of president obamaaos inaugural faith council, is a regular contributor to the washington post, huffington post, cnn, and public radio, and speaks frequently about interfaith cooperation on college campuses. Eboo patel was a member of president barack obamas inaugural advisory council on faithbased neighborhood partnerships. Sacred ground refers to the fundamental american commitment to freedom of religion. A roadmap for achieving religious pluralism by eboo patel. Pluralism, prejudice, and the promise of america by eboo patel is. And i do not consider myself a religious person, spiritual maybe, but not religious. The story of islam, the story of pluralism of acts of faith eboo patel discusses his time at oxford, his work with the interfaith youth core, and the discovery of his faith in islam. 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.
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Pluralism, prejudice, and the promise of america, eboo patel establishes himself as the preeminent voice of the interfaith movement. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation, 2007, etc. Acts of faith by eboo patel overdrive rakuten overdrive. 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 patel, eboo on. The chicagobased founder of the interfaith youth core and appointee to president obamas inaugural faith council, patel acts of faith. Pluralism, prejudice, and the promise of america by. He was a member of president obamas inaugural faith council, is a regular contributor to the washington post, huffington post, cnn, and public radio, and speaks frequently about interfaith cooperation on college campuses. Seeking educational equity and diversity book club. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation, which won the louisville grawemeyer award in religion, and more recently sacred ground. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a g by eboo patel pdf acts of faith. Eboo patel is the founder and president of interfaith youth core and the author of acts of faith and sacred ground. Nine years after 911, a debate about islam, by eboo patel in the washington post, october 4 thanks to all who sent this in.
Eboo is an ashoka fellow, serves on the religious advisory committee of the council on. Eboo patel explores religious pluralism chicago tribune. His message is not just about faith, or understanding or even religious pluralism. Volunteers preparing meals at the holy apostles soup kitchen, which serves more than 1,000. Pluralism, prejudice, and the promise of america by eboo patel is the selection for this months s. Oct 02, 2008 eboo patel is director of the chicagobased interfaith youth core, a publicservice program designed to bring young people of diverse religious backgrounds together in dialogue. Eboo patel is a founder and executive director for the interfaith youth core with four videos in the cspan video library. Patel says that the individuals identity is formed from their experiences and from the members of the older generation who guide them. Eboo patel religious passion, pluralism, and the young.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading sacred ground. Pluralism, prejudice, and the promise of america wednesday, april 17 8. Jul, 2017 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. Pluralism, prejudice, and the promise of america, was released in august. Pdf acts of faith eboo patel pdf download read online. 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. A primer by eboo patel to be published by beacon press. He is an american ismaili of gujarati indian heritage and founder and president of interfaith youth core, a chicagobased international nonprofit that aims to promote interfaith cooperation. Eboo patel confronts the challenges of living up to americas high ideals. The tab recently broke the news that this years commencement speaker is eboo patel but what do we know about him, and why is he coming to wake forest. Sep 04, 2012 the furor over the establishment of the ground zero mosque underscores this interfaith leaders urgent plea for pluralism. A guide for students, groups, and organizations seeking to foster interfaith dialogue and promote understanding across religious lines in this book, renowned interfaith leader eboo patel offers a clear, detailed, and practical guide to interfaith leadership, illustrated with compelling examples. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
The conversation that eboo has with azim nanji about the source of the ethic of service in islam compels eboo to go to the quran and explore this concept for himself. Today, religious passion, pluralism, and the young. In his early 20s, he collaborated on projects around the world, including sri lanka, south africa, and india. To learn more about the interfaith youth movement, check out the work of the interfaith youth core based in chicago, and read its founder eboo patels memoir acts of faith. Eboo patel on the importance of religious pluralism. Patel explains what interfaith leadership is and explores the. 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. Eboo patels most important message is a message of hopehope that our students can find common ground to work together, to talk together and ultimately to move our country forward. Sacred ground is a profoundly refreshing look at how faith intersects with american ideals, or more accurately how american ideals should protect everyones faith. The book is about the promise of american pluralism because, simply put, it is people who have protected the promise of pluralism from the poison of prejudice. Eboo patel is founder and executive director of the interfaith youth core, a chicagobased international nonprofit that promotes interfaith cooperation. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation, eboo patel writes about his personal journey as an interfaith leader.
Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. Eboo patel is the founder and president of interfaith youth core and the author of acts of faith. He is the author of acts of faith, sacred ground and interfaith leadership. Patel, a founder of the interfaith youth core, traces the personal journey that led to the groups formation and introduces readers to its philosophy. 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. The fact that america is becoming a more religiously diverse nation is not disputed, said. Eboo patel in washington post forgets about jihad terrorism. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of sacred ground by eboo patel. Villanova university welcomes eboo patel, author of its one.
Oct 09, 2010 eboo patel in washington post forgets about jihad terrorism, blames fear of muslims on antijihadists eboo patel has a used car to sell you. In the fireside room in driscoll north participants are encouraged but not required to have. Photo above taken from the tony blair faith foundation, and lucas foglia. Acts of faith is his story of growing up muslim in america and how he came to bel. Eboo patel is founder and president of interfaith youth core. Imam mohamed magid, shaista and ray mahmood, eboo patel, and. Eboo patel is the founder and executive director of the interfaith youth core, a chicagobased international organization building the interfaith youth movement. Reading sura 2 brings eboo to a better understanding of the source from which this service ethic comes. Eboo patel is a leading voice in the movement for interfaith cooperation and the founder and president of interfaith youth core ifyc. Author of the awardwinning book acts of faith, eboo is also a regular contributor to the washington post, usa today and cnn.
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