How to build bridges between Jews and Muslims: Marmur
“Christians are no longer our enemies,” wrote Rabbi Ron Kronish, the founder of the Interreligious Coordinating Council in Israel, in the Jerusalem Post Magazine earlier this month: “The Crusades are over! We are no longer at war with Christians or Christianity.” The change began with the Vatican declaration Nostra Aetate 50 years ago that transformed […]
Muslim woman leads prayer on floor of Wisconsin Assembly
Janan Najeeb, a prominent member of Wisconsin’s Muslim community and a longtime participant in local interfaith efforts, offered a prayer on the floor of the Assembly at noon Thursday in what is though to be a first for Wisconsin. “I’m honored and excited,” said Najeeb, who was invited by Milwaukee Democratic Rep. Mandela Barnes to […]
Why a Christian Can View Muhammad As A Prophet
As an advocate of interfaith dialogue, particularly between Christians and Muslims, I’m often faced with the issue of conversion. People ask me, “If you admire Prophet Muhammad so much, why don’t you convert to Islam? Why don’t you accept him as “the seal”? I see these questions popping up on my Twitter and Facebook feeds […]
Overcoming Historical Amnesia: Muslim Contributions to Civilization
In his recent article, Sam Harris, a popular critic of Islam, referred to Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani education activist, as “the best thing to come out of the Muslim world in 1,000 years.” Hidden in this comment is the idea that Malala’s fellow Muslims are backward and that her religion, Islam, is not conducive to […]
Muslims, Christians and Jews to unite over dinner in Easton
With the Islamic State Group, Syria and terrorism in Paris making headlines, now is the time to build bridges between cultures — not walls, according to a local rabbi. Rabbi Melody Davis at Temple Covenant of Peace in Easton is organizing a multicultural dinner and discussion at her synagogue to show that Jews, Christians and […]
Sanders Stands With Muslims At DC Mosque
Bernie Sanders on Wednesday became the second Democratic presidential candidate to visit a mosque. The U.S. senator from Vermont attended an interfaith roundtable at Masjid Muhammad, a mosque located some two miles from the White House in Washington, D.C. Sanders and various faith leaders called for an end to “the anti-Muslim rhetoric and hatred” they […]