Click get books and find your favorite books in the online library. Religion, sacred ground 2012, and interfaith leadership. 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. Anyone who identified with the muslim faith was immediately targeted and feared or hated.
In the fireside room in driscoll north participants are encouraged but not required to have. Eboo patel, former faith adviser to barack obama, provides answers to this timely. People began to blame an entire religious group for the actions of just a few people. Pluralism, prejudice, and the promise of america, was released in august. Eboo patel has 29 books on goodreads with 8855 ratings. Patel s has succeeded in his mission to enlighten and challenge his readers beliefs about islamic faith, religious prejudice in america, and personalcivic responsibilities. Aug 15, 2012 despite the antimuslim fervor that has plagued the united states for over a decade, eboo patel, author and founder of the interfaith youth core, sees strong connections between islam and america. As the founder of chicagos interfaith youth core, an inaugural member of barack obamas advisory council of faithbased neighborhood partnerships, and himself. America is a nation built on the foundation of freedom and equality. Pluralism, prejudice, and the promise of america eboo patel on. A modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, supersummary offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. Pluralism, prejudice, and the promise of america by eboo patel, who is the founder and president of the interfaith youth core, an organization based right here in chicago. 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. Pluralism, prejudice, and the promise of america beacon press, 2012, and acts of faith.
Pluralism, prejudice, and the promise of america 2012, is about life for american muslims, especially in the wake of the september 11 terrorist attacks on the world trade center. A thoughtprovoking, mythsmashing exploration of american identity and a passionate call for a more tolerant, interfaith america madeleine. Author, interfaith leadership 2016 and sacred ground. Eboo patel founded interfaith youth core on the idea that religion. Walter isaacson, author of steve jobs and benjamin franklin eboo patel has been a transformative force in our young and tumultuous. Argues that the increased prejudice against muslims in post911 america damages the countrys historically strong core of pluralism, and describes how interfaith work can help restore the pluralistic bond among all americans. Eboo patel is the founder and president of interfaith youth core and the author of acts of faith and sacred ground. Eboo patel explores religious pluralism chicago tribune. There is no better time to stand up for your values than when they are under attack. In his 2012 book, sacred ground, eboo patel, an american muslim and president of the interfaith student core in chicago, illinois, analyses the sources of. 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. Pluralism, prejudice, and the promise of america kindle edition by patel, eboo. He speaks here as a muslim as well as an interfaith leader. But youve got to hear a little bit about him first.
He is the author of four books and dozens of articles, has spoken on more than 150 campuses, and served on. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation, which won the louisville grawemeyer award in religion, sacred ground. Pluralism, prejudice, and the promise of america by eboo patel accessibility books library as well as its powerful features, including thousands and thousands of title from favorite author, along with the capability to read or download hundreds of boos on your pc or smartphone in minutes. Eboo patel was a member of president barack obamas inaugural advisory council on. We cannot guarantee that sacred ground book is in the library. Thanks for exploring this supersummary plot summary of sacred ground by eboo patel.
Pluralism, prejudice, and the promise of america patel, eboo on. There is no better time to stand up for your values. Eboo patel, author of acts of faith and sacred ground. Embracing interfaith cooperation participants workbook. Patel describes the promise of america as pluralism equal rights for a multicultural society. As with acts of faith this is a deeply personal book, as the author tells his own story of engagement. One of the best books i have read in the last few months is sacred ground. Pluralism, prejudice, and the promise of america by eboo patel pdf, epub ebook d0wnl0ad there is no better time to stand up for your values than when they are under attack. Eboo patel on interfaith cooperation and pluralism candid. He is the author of four books and dozens of articles, has spoken on more than 150 campuses, and served on president obamas inaugural faith council. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading sacred ground. Eboo patel is a leading voice in the movement for interfaith cooperation and the founder and president of interfaith youth core ifyc. He earned a bachelors degree in sociology from the university of illinois, where his most important ideological and philosophical influences included bell hooks, audre lorde, paulo freire, and noam chomsky.
Eboo patel, author of the novel sacred ground, is an activist for the integration of pluralism into. The lessons patel teaches his readers come about through his captivating storytelling. Eboo patel, american muslims in the era of islamophobia. Check it out eboo talks about his latest book, sacred ground. And i do not consider myself a religious person, spiritual maybe, but not religious. Patel subsequently taught at an alternativeeducation. Eboo patel is the founder and president of interfaith youth core ifyc, a nonprofit organization that is working to make interfaith cooperation a social norm in america. Sacred ground pluralism, prejudice, and the promise of america eboo patel beacon press boston to the leaders, to the bridge builders may the father of all mercies scatter light and not darkness in our paths, and make us all in our several vocations useful here, and in his own due time and way everlastingly happy. I am delighted to introduce this years ware lecturer, eboo patel. 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. Descargar sacred ground pluralism prejudice and the. If pairing a socalled foreign name with the concept of american loyalty makes some bigots cringe, patel s latest book will make them cringe cover to cover. Eboo patel founder and president of interfaith youth core. The book is a brilliant articulation of a vision for interfaith cooperation and service as an.
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Today, america is one of the most religiously diverse countries in the world, but also one of the most religiously dived. A primer, eboo is also a regular contributor to the washington post. Pluralism, prejudice, and the promise of america, and the forthcoming book interfaith leadership. Eboo patel and cassie meyer, engaging religious diversity on campus.
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How a christian country has become the worlds most religiously diverse nation 2001. Seeking educational equity and diversity book club. Summary of eboo patels sacred ground 736 words cram. Reviewed by shaunna payne gold, university of maryland college park1. Pluralism, prejudice, and the promise of america mar 17, 2021 09. Throughout the novel he expresses his ideas for more interfaith programs to broaden the knowledge of the younger generation with the hope of eliminating bigotry amongst various religions. Pluralism, prejudice, and the promise of america by. Download full sacred ground book or read online anytime anywhere, available in pdf, epub and kindle. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Eboo patel to close week three with new understandings of. 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.
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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. Eboo patel, a member of president obamas inaugural faith council, talked about his book, sacred ground. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation new ed. In the decade following the attacks of 911, suspicion and animosity toward american muslims has increased rather than subsided. Five years ago, patel unveiled his book, sacred ground. A primer, eboo is also a regular contributor to the washington. To combat this, people like eboo patel started to make their messages of pluralism known. Sacred ground refers to the fundamental american commitment to freedom of religion. Pluralism, prejudice, and the promise of america book by eboo patel. Interfaith youth core founder eboo patel to speak at barton on. Sacred ground is a profoundly refreshing look at how faith intersects with american ideals, or more accurately how american ideals should protect everyones faith. Avaliable format in pdf, epub, mobi, kindle, ebook and audiobook.
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