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. Patel explains what interfaith leadership is and explores the. Part memoir, part treatise on the vulnerability of youth who are preyed upon and radicalized by religious zealots, the book examines patel s search for his identity, following him from childhood to his time as the founder of. This is a book about how some young people become champions of. Eboo patels story is a hopeful and moving testament to the power and passion of young peopleand of the worldchanging potential of an interfaith youth movement. Eboo patel is director of the chicagobased interfaith youth core. 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.
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In his new book, muslim activist eboo patel makes that case through his life story. Acts of faith is eboo patel s remarkable account of coming of age and coming to understand what led him toward religious pluralism rather than hatred. 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. A shining vision of the possibilities of interfaith cooperation and pluralistic discourse. Until recently, people in the united states didnt talk or think about religious diversity. Acts of faith book san mateo county libraries bibliocommons. Acts of faith and millions of other books are available for instant access. Acts of faith, 2007 eboo patel, ifyc founder and president read more about eboo. Villanova university selects eboo patels acts of faith. Eboo patel is the founder and executive director of the interfaith youth core, an international nonprofit that is building an interfaith youth movement. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the. Eboo patels story is a hopeful and moving testament to the power and passion of young people and of the worldchanging potential of an interfaith youth movement.
Eboo patel on the importance of religious pluralism. Acts of faith frankly discusses the appeal of religious fundamentalism to young people, observing that young peoples spiritual hunger. Ifyc alumni are bringing interfaith cooperation to every corner of american life. Eboo patel s story is a hopeful and moving testament to the power and passion of young people and of the worldchanging potential of an interfaith youth movement. Dalai told eboo that muslim was a good religion as well, and that he should visit the tibet muslims. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation by eboo patel 2010, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation by eboo patel as its 201718 one book villanova program selection. Ifyc founder and president to see the other side, to defend another people, not despite your tradition, but because of it, is the heart of pluralism. Eboo founded interfaith youth core on the idea that religion should be a bridge of. We are recognizing that if we dont engage religious diversity, if we dont bring people from. Villanova university welcomes eboo patel, author of its. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation, which won the louisville.
October 2, 2008 in this installment of the this american moment series, eboo patel, director of the interfaith youth core, discusses his efforts to promote religious. Eboo patels struggle to forge his identity as a muslim, an indian, and an american. 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 patel is founder and executive director of the interfaith youth core, an international nonprofit service organization. He is the author of acts of faith which won the louisville grawemeyer award in religion. A visionary book, part comingofage memoir and part callto action. Eboo patel visits mountain view to discuss his awardwinning book acts of faith. A visionary book, part comingofage memoir and part calltoaction.
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