Building an individual diversity in the present day is abundant. He speaks here as a muslim as well as an interfaith leader. Acts of faith by eboo patel sacred ground by eboo patel interfaith. Of islam, the dominant religion in the region, i knew essentially nothing. He describes his early years in suburban chicago, trying to fit in as a brown kid in a white world. Acts of faith is a thoughtful and inspirational book that explores the unique pressures on people of color today with great insight and sensitivity. Eboo patel on the importance of religious pluralism. From interfaith leadership, by eboo patel, chapter 1, the. Acts of faith by eboo patel overdrive rakuten overdrive. Sep 22, 2015 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. In this memoir, eboo patel relates his journey to faithbased activism with american youth. Patel, a founder of the interfaith youth core, traces the personal journey that led to the groups formation and introduces readers to its philosophy.
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. Protocols of the learned elders of zion, anne franks diary. Eboo patel gives a thoughtful and at points funny account of his journey to create the interfaith youth core. 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. 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 is the executive director of the interfaith youth core and author of acts of faith. Religious diversity and the american promise our compelling interests book. 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. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation beacon press. 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. Eboo patel is founder and executive director of the interfaith youth core. The story of an american muslim in the struggle for the soul of a generation is a book by eboo patel. Eboo grew up in the suburbs of chicago, where his brown skin, muslim faith and indian heritage often left him feeling like an outsider.
As with acts of faith this is a deeply personal book, as the author tells his own story of engagement. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Author of the awardwinning book acts of faith, eboo is also a regular contributor to the washington post, usa today and cnn. Drawing on legendary philosophies and rarely told stories of reverend martin luther king, jr. Eboo patel is founder and executive director of the interfaith youth core, a chicagobased international nonprofit building the interfaith youth movement. He experienced racist bullying and, for a time, struggled with his beliefsnot unlike many of his adolescent peers. Eboo patel calls alqaeda the most effective youth organization in the world today. Eboo has recently published a memoir called acts of faith.
Acts of faith rel 100 quiz social science flashcards quizlet. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Patel, a native of the chicago area who was born of. Patel is recognized for his books act of faith and sacred ground. In this chapter patel personally identifies himself as a muslim. 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. When the ifyc held its first national conference, 60 people attended.
The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation was sent to all incoming firstyears and. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation, eboo patel s 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. The story of an american muslim, in the struggle for the soul of a generation paperback july 27, 2010 by eboo patel author visit amazons eboo patel page. Here you can download file acts of faith eboo patel. Eboo founded interfaith youth core on the idea that religion should be a bridge of. Eboo patel visits mountain view to discuss his awardwinning book acts of faith.
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. He is an outspoken believer in god who talks at times like a rabbi, imam, priest. Excerpt from acts of faith by eboo patel april, 2007. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of. This hour, we revisit my 2005 conversation with eboo patel, whos just released a new book, acts of faith. Acts of faith is the inspiring story of eboo patels own life journey and his vision in creating an interfaith youth movement. As an american muslim committed to peace and respect for all religions, hed already been about that task for years. Jun 23, 2010 eboo patel visits mountain view to discuss his awardwinning book acts of faith. Wake forest university announced eboo patel, head of the interfaith. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation eboo patel, author. In sacred ground eboo patel takes us deeper into the cause. 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 director of the chicagobased interfaith youth core. From interfaith leadership, by eboo patel, chapter 1, the identity of.
A visionary book, part comingofage memoir and part callto action. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation. Building an individual as demonstrated in eboo patels. Acts of faith frankly discusses the appeal of religious fundamentalism to young people, observing that young peoples spiritual hunger. Acts of faith summary and study guide supersummary. 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. Explorefaith sat down recently with eboo patel, the charismatic founder of the interfaith youth core. Eboo patel and problematic pluralism juicy ecumenism. 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. Intriguing memoir by an american muslim of indian descent who discovered a calling to interfaith work. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation and founder of interfaith youth core in chicago excerpt.
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. Acts of faith the story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation. Sep 19, 2012 in sacred ground eboo patel takes us deeper into the cause. This is a book about how some young people become champions of. 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. Acts of faith, caputos epic fifth novelthis one about civil war in sudanhighlights what he learned as a line officer and on journey by foot and camel across the deserts of sudan in the 1970s. Eric was soon drawing nazi symbols in his schoolbooks at nearby nantahala high school. Eboo patel religious passion, pluralism, and the young. 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. Eboo patel is an exciting new voice of a new america. Join our community just now to flow with the file acts of faith eboo patel and make our shared file collection even more complete and exciting.
He is a regular contributor to the washington post, national public radio, and cnn. A muslim born in india, patel grew up outside of chicago, where he endured a gutwrenching feeling of being excluded from mainstream society, in the form of a constant barrage of racist bullying a vague sense of. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation beacon, 2007. Adolescent identities can shift in an instant, writes eboo patel in his memoir acts of faith.
Eboo patel his blog, the faith divide, explores what drives faiths apart and what brings them together. Nov 30, 2015 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. In his book, acts of faith, patel discusses the ease at which adults manipulate a. May 10, 2012 throughout history violence has played a big role in movements for change. Patel says that the individuals identity is formed from their experiences and from the members of the older generation who guide them. 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. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a g by eboo. 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. Especially in america, the melting pot of the world it is important to st. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the.
Feb 23, 2010 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. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation, eboo patels projectin contrast to wolfs. The story of an american muslim, in the struggle for. Eboo patel was a member of president barack obamas inaugural advisory council on faith based neighborhood partnerships. 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. His message is clear there is room for both holding strongly to ones own faith tradition and building bridges of cooperation. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation by eboo patel 1,561 ratings, 3. 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.
A similar event at northwestern university this past october drew almost a thousand. Acts of faith rel 100 quiz social science flashcards. 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. 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. The story of an american muslim, in the struggle for the soul of a. 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. In that work he lays out exactly what he thinks is being accomplished by his work and the ifyc. 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 times the same way that he did.
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. Common reading book author eboo patel speaks about faith. 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. A shining vision of the possibilities of interfaith cooperation and pluralistic discourse. He is the author of acts of faith which won the louisville grawemeyer award in religion.
Throughout history violence has played a big role in movements for change. Aug 16, 20 patel wrote a book called acts of faith in 2007. Acts of faith, my first book, is a longer, more developed story of my personal journey to interfaith leadership. A visionary book, part comingofage memoir and part calltoaction. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation by eboo patel. Eboo patel learns firsthand what its like to lose your identity, lose faith in your government, and find out the negativity that can encompass a persons very core. It didnt take the horrors of september 11, 2001, to convince eboo patel of the importance of working toward interfaith understanding, cooperation and service. 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.
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