As i begin to read acts of faith by eboo patel and see his perspective on his religious faith of being a muslim i can sort of relate. Patel, a founder of the interfaith youth core, traces the personal journey that led to the groups formation and introduces readers to its philosophy. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. From interfaith leadership, by eboo patel, chapter 1, the identity of. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation. Intriguing memoir by an american muslim of indian descent who discovered a calling to interfaith work. In 1998, when he was 22, eboo patel founded the interfaith youth core spelled core because it seeks to be the heart of a larger movement, which now has a presence on 140 college campuses. Common reading book author eboo patel speaks about faith. Back in 2011, patel came to concordia college in moorhead minnesota, where i live.
Eboo patel is the founder and executive director of the interfaith youth core, a chicagobased organization fostering the international interfaith youth movement. Eboo patel is founder and executive director of the interfaith youth core, a chicagobased international nonprofit building the interfaith youth movement. With a new afterword acts of faith is a remarkable account of growing up muslim in. An american muslim, patel is a leading speaker, writer, and thinker on american religious pluralism. Acts of faith ebook by eboo patel 97808070063 rakuten kobo. His lecturing style combines the enthusiasm of a revival preacher, the popcorn organization of a. I am not a muslim, i am a christian but growing up in a predominantly white neighborhood as a kid and being an afroamerican i felt at. A primer, to be published this august by beacon press. If it available for your country it will shown as book reader and user fully subscribe will benefit by having full access to. Acts of faith, eboo patel shares his faith journey as an american muslim and the call to religious pluralism which led him to found the interfaith youth core ifyc. Sacred ground ebook by eboo patel 9780807077498 rakuten kobo.
Eboo patel is the founder and president of interfaith youth core and the author of acts of faith and sacred ground. Common knowledge is a podcast about interfaith literacy from interfaith youth core. Eboo patel member of president obamas white house office of faithbased and neighborhood partnerships by ismailimail posted on february 5, 2009 february 5, 2009. Start your 48hour free trial to unlock this acts of faith study guide and get instant access to the following analysis. Acts of faith frankly discusses the appeal of religious. Writer, scholar, and youth leader eboo patel is executive director of the chicagobased interfaith youth core and writes a blog for the washington post. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a. Patels ongoing work with youth and study of religious divisions is rooted in his own struggle choosing between indian, muslim, and american identities and faith in a common dream of pluralism.
Eboo patel and problematic pluralism juicy ecumenism. You cannot take notes during a lecture by eboo patel. Mac you can read this ebook online in a web browser, without downloading anything. Acts of faith the story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation. He is a regular contributor to the washington post, national public radio, and cnn. With a new afterword 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. Eboo patel was a member of president barack obamas inaugural advisory council on faithbased neighborhood partnerships. 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.
In this 15minute ted talk, eboo patel tells of the two women who played formational roles in his own personal, spiritual journey. Born in mumbai, india, in 1975, eboo short for ibrahim and his family moved to the united states two years later. 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. People like wade michael page the murderer of sikhs in wisconsin and anders brevik who murdered over 75 people in norway last summer in the name of opposing muslims and multiculturalism might act alone, but they are nurtured by movements and grow emboldened in cultures of hate. Heres how an incident in high school fuels his work now. From interfaith leadership, by eboo patel, chapter 1, the. Pdf acts of faith eboo patel pdf download read online. Read acts of faith the story of an american muslim, in the struggle for the soul of a generation by eboo patel available from rakuten kobo. Jan 01, 2007 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. Acts of faith download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Acts of faith by eboo patel overdrive rakuten overdrive.
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. Apr 06, 2018 eboo patel calls it the most humiliating moment of his life. Acts of faith, my first book, is a longer, more developed story of my personal journey to interfaith leadership. He has spoken at the ted conference, the clinton global initiative, and the nobel peace prize forum, as well as college and university campuses across the country. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Get ebooks acts of faith on pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi and audiobook for free.
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. When the ifyc held its first national conference, 60 people attended. Natasha trethewey and eboo patel how to live beyond this. Building an individual as demonstrated in eboo patels. Acts of faith is the inspiring story of eboo patels own life journey and his vision in creating an interfaith youth movement. The story of an american muslim, in the struggle for the soul of a. It is because of our new found technology and travel in which the world can now share ideas and beliefs more freely due to the way in which communicate. Eboo patel is the founder and president of interfaith youth core. Unte magazine named patel one of thirty social visionaries under 30.
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. As i read that book now, it is clear to me that i was intuitively writing in the narrative structure i outline here, although i did not know it at the time. Acts of faith frankly discusses the appeal of religious fundamentalism to young people, observing that young peoples spiritual hunger. Acts of faith, a beautifully written story of discovery and hope, chronicles dr. We are each others business eboo patel this i believe.
In this chapter patel personally identifies himself as a muslim. Struggle for the soul of a generation by eboo patel for online ebook. It continues in the same rich storytelling fashion, this time plumbing the depths of serious, bridgebuilding leadership in a world beset with huge difficulties. Aug 16, 20 you cannot take notes during a lecture by eboo patel. Dalai told eboo that muslim was a good religion as well, and that he. Nov 07, 2005 eboo patel is the founder and executive director of the interfaith youth core, a chicagobased organization fostering the international interfaith youth movement. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation by eboo patel beacon press in her thirties, during the great depression, dorothy. 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. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet. The author of this years common reading book, eboo patel, spoke about interfaith work, the exploratory nature of college life and other ideas from in his book to a large audience in cohen auditorium last night. A similar event at northwestern university this past october drew almost a thousand. Therefore it need a free signup process to obtain the book.
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So, in dialog with the christian mystic wayne teasdale and blessed by the dalai lama, eboo patel launched the interfaith youth core with a jewish friend in 2002, supported by a grant from the ford foundation. Eboo patel founder of the interfaith youth core stresses what was in the time of mlk the challenge of the colour line today is the challenge of the faith line. I am not a muslim, i am a christian but growing up in a predominantly white neighborhood as a kid and being an afroamerican i felt. Jul 19, 2007 walking the faith line with eboo patel author eboo patel talks about the hate and rejection he sees in many young religious extremists, and why ignoring the faith line that divides us comes at a. Eboo patel is an indianamerican, a muslim, a sociologist, and the founder and leader of the interfaith youth core, active now on some 50 american campuses. There are more than 1 million books that have been enjoyed by people from all over the world.
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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. From growing up muslim in the chicago suburbs to starting a national organization dedicated to religious pluralism, acts of faith covers a range of issues and themes related to eboos. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation by eboo patel 1,561 ratings, 3. As i read that book now, it is clear to me that i was intuitively writing in the narrative structure i outline here, although i did. Drawing on legendary philosophies and rarely told stories of reverend martin luther king, jr. Jun 23, 2010 eboo patel visits mountain view to discuss his awardwinning book acts of faith. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation, eboo patels projectin contrast to wolfs aim as stated aboveis to convince readers that we should be very concerned about the insides of people when seeking to prevent terrorist acts. Eboo patels story is a hopeful and moving testament to the power and. Acts of faith rel 100 quiz social science flashcards. Nov 11, 2009 eboo patel founder of the interfaith youth core stresses what was in the time of mlk the challenge of the colour line today is the challenge of the faith line.
The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation was sent to all incoming firstyears and. Eboo patels struggle to forge his identity as a muslim, an indian, and an american. The story of an american muslim, in the struggle for the soul of a generation. Eboo patel gives a thoughtful and at points funny account of his journey to create the interfaith youth core. In the process, he developed a deep reverence for what all faiths have in common, and founded an interfaith movement to help young people to embrace their common humanity through their faith. He shows how educating a new generation to reject religious intolerance and work for the common good is the only way the world can avoid growing fanaticism and violence. His public lecture was in promotion of his new book sacred ground, about the history of religious pluralism in america. Preorder the hunger games prequel now download our free nook app. Dec 04, 2009 eboo patel member of president obamas white house office of faithbased and neighborhood partnerships by ismailimail posted on february 5, 2009 february 5, 2009.
Patel believed that diversity, service, and faith were foundational elements for community life, but so few organizations wove them together. With a new afterword acts of faith is a remarkable account of growing up muslim in america and coming to believe in religious pluralism, from. Eboo grew up in the suburbs of chicago, where his brown skin, muslim faith and indian heritage often left him feeling like an outsider. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a g by eboo patel. Patel shows us that americans from george washington to martin luther king jr. In his memoir, acts of faith, eboo patel shares his faith journey as an american. This is exactly what we want to say to you which enjoy reading a lot. In the fireside room in driscoll north participants are encouraged but not required to have. Eboo patel visits mountain view to discuss his awardwinning book acts of faith. Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the acts of faith, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country. Provide a framework for responding to patel s religious journey and to his strong advocacy for interfaith dialogue and action invite readers to share their own spiritual and religious journeys and formative interfaith experiences in a safe and trusting community. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation beacon, 2007. He lectures worldwide on youth and religion, including giving a keynote address at the nobel peace prize forum.
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