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. The book is the first in a trilogy that was followed by days of despair in 1987 and concludes with 2005s the limits of love plot summary. Acts of faith is the inspiring story of eboo patels own life journey and his vision in creating an interfaith youth movement. 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. Eboo patel is the founder and president of interfaith youth core. In his second book, sacred ground, patel talks about how the united. Patel is the author of the awardwinning book acts of faith. This hour, we revisit my 2005 conversation with eboo patel, whos just released a new book, acts of faith.
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. He took time out of his book tour to talk to me about how this growing interfaith movement can counter growing hatred. He is a member of president barack obamas inaugural advisory council on faith based neighborhood partnerships. Apr 14, 20 one book i intend to use is eboo patels memoir entitled, acts of faith. Eboo patel religious passion, pluralism, and the young. Adolescent identities can shift in an instant, writes eboo patel in his memoir acts of faith. Eboo patel is the founder and president of interfaith youth core and the author of acts of faith. He has written two books about interfaith cooperation, acts of faith and sacred ground. Leading religion and interfaith scholar eboo patel to. 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. 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. 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.
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. The story is ostensibly about the creation of the interfaith youth core iyc, an organization dedicated to. 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 this chapter patel personally identifies himself as a muslim.
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. He is also a regular contributor to the washington post, national public radio, usa today and cnn. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation by eboo patel 1,561 ratings, 3. Eboo patels book is story of a muslim growing up in. Acts of faith is a unique, compelling, and important story that reframes the dialogue about youth and religion. Here is a look at our fifth book in the new testament filtering through all the examples we see of the word faith.
His first book, acts of faith, is a fascinating memoir about his calling to educate a new generation to the values of. In sacred ground eboo patel takes us deeper into the cause. Eboo patel, expert on interfaith cooperation, to speak. Pluralism, prejudice, and the promise of america at the aspen institute on tuesday, november. Eboo patel calls alqaeda the most effective youth organization in the world today. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation. The book is the first in a trilogy that was followed by days of despair in 1987 and concludes with 2005s the limits of love. He is a regular contributor to the washington post, national public radio, and cnn. Patel is the founder and president of the interfaith youth core, a member of president obamas inaugural advisory council on faith, and a member of the partners for a new beginning steering committee.
Eboo patel is founder and executive director of the interfaith youth core, a chicagobased international nonprofit building the interfaith youth movement. I am preparing for a new course on religious autobiography next semester. 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. 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. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation was sent to all incoming firstyears and. American novelist philip caputo has also written a novel named acts of faith. In autobiographical form with a lot of humor, he tells the story of both his developing faith and his discovery of the importance of interfaith relationships. Common reading book author eboo patel speaks about faith. Acts of faith is the 1985 novel written by rajiva wijesinha. Eboo patel, an american muslim of indian descent, is the founder and director of interfaith youth core, an international nonprofit that is building an interfaith youth movement combining pluralism and compassionate service. His message is clear there is room for both holding strongly to ones own faith tradition and building bridges of cooperation. Eboo patel, a leading voice in the movement for interfaith cooperation, will speak thursday, may 1, from noon1 p.
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. The story of an american muslim in the struggle for the soul of a generation is a book by eboo patel. Oct 27, 2016 eboo patel is the founder and president of interfaith youth core. Patel, a founder of the interfaith youth core, traces the personal journey that led to the groups formation and introduces readers to its philosophy. 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 huge price. Eboo patel, one of the nations leading scholars in religion and interfaith studies, will speak at a presidents associates dinner at the university of oklahoma on monday, sept. 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. By faith in the name of jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. Jun 23, 2010 eboo patel visits mountain view to discuss his awardwinning book acts of faith. He has spoken about this vision at places like the ted conference, the clinton global initiative, and the nobel peace prize forum, as well as college and university.
One book i intend to use is eboo patels memoir entitled, acts of faith. 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. Dec 04, 2012 eboo patel talks about the strong female influences in his own life and how faith can be used as a bridge of cooperation, bringing together nations and cultures. Acts of faith the story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation. Eboo patel was a member of president barack obamas inaugural advisory council on faith based neighborhood partnerships. Today, hell be speaking to us about his work through his nonprofit, which is the interfaith youth corps, and as well as his book, his book, which is entitled, acts of faith. Acts of faith rel 100 quiz social science flashcards quizlet. Acts of faith summary and study guide supersummary. The high priests of the synagogues grew angry and jealous of stephen and accused him of blasphemy. Eboo patels book is story of a muslim growing up in chicago. Eboo patel is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation by eboo patel. Acts of faith by eboo patel overdrive rakuten overdrive.
Plot summary edit using the 1983 race riots in sri lanka as a background, acts of faith explores social and political issues which characterize sri lanka and other asian nations. Eboo patels book is story of a muslim growing up in chicago suburbs. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation boston. Some people ask if eboo ever stops talking about interfaith. Acts of faith rel 100 quiz social science flashcards. This post will exhaustively look at every example we see in the book of acts with a brief commentary on each. 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 founder and president of interfaith youth core and the author of acts of faith and sacred ground. Eboo patel talks about the strong female influences in his own life and how faith can be used as a bridge of cooperation, bringing together nations and cultures. Hes inspired to build this bridge by his faith as a muslim, his indian heritage, and his american citizenship. Intriguing memoir by an american muslim of indian descent who discovered a calling to interfaith work. Drawing on legendary philosophies and rarely told stories of reverend martin luther king, jr.
Acts of faith, a beautifully written story of discovery and hope, chronicles dr. Instead of the usual fare of games, friends, fundraisers, and trips that characterize too much religious youth work, patel reminds us of the critical, urgent need to engage young people as change agents for creating a more civil and vibrant society. 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. Provide a framework for responding to patels 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. Our goal is to collect the most eloquent, established and emerging commentators, storytellers and interpreters to have a different conversation about religion. Acts chapter 7 deals with the defense of stephen, a disciple and deacon in the early church, who was moving among the people performing miracles and preaching. Eboo patel gives a thoughtful and at points funny account of his journey to create the interfaith youth core. 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. Using the 1983 race riots in sri lanka as a background, acts of faith explores social and political issues which. Natasha trethewey and eboo patel how to live beyond this. Eboo patel kicks off saint martins lecture series with a. Prior to dinner, patel will meet with ou students for an informal discussion. Eboo patel visits mountain view to discuss his awardwinning book acts of faith. During the fall 20 semester, firstyear students at saint martins will be required to read acts of faith.
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 the interfaith youth core group. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation, was required reading before they arrived on campus. 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. He is a member of president barack obamas inaugural advisory council on faithbased neighborhood partnerships. In a new blog eboo wrote for the ifyc web site last winter that promised stories of faith improving the world, he addressed his young audience. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. He speaks here as a muslim as well as an interfaith leader. As with acts of faith this is a deeply personal book, as the author tells his own story of engagement. He has spoken about this vision at places like the ted conference, the clinton global initiative, and the nobel peace prize forum, as well as college and university campuses across the country. Pluralism, prejudice, and the promise of america, patel lays out a strong argument for the vitality and necessity of interfaith service work in our post911 world.
Eboo patel generally travels from chicago, il, usa and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. 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. After spelling out the identity of an interfaith leader, pondering the meanings of this mission, and exploring its vision and knowledge base, he masterfully reflects on the five key skills needed for interfaith leadership. His talk on acts of faith is a highlight of firstyear student orientation.
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. 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. Excerpt from acts of faith by eboo patel april, 2007. Eboo patels struggle to forge his identity as a muslim, an indian, and an american. Eboo patel was a member of president barack obamas inaugural advisory council on faithbased neighborhood partnerships. Woulfe hall of the anderson student center on the st. 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. Eboo patel will discuss his latest book, sacred ground. The story is ostensibly about the creation of the interfaith youth core iyc, an organization dedicated to engaging young people with the virtues of religious.
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