The story of an american muslim, in the struggle for the soul of a generation patel, eboo on. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. He is an american ismaili of gujarati indian heritage and founder and president of interfaith youth core, a chicago based international nonprofit that aims to promote interfaith cooperation. Acts of faith, 2007 author, speaker, educator, and interfaith leader eboo founded interfaith youth core on the idea that religion should be a bridge of cooperation rather than a barrier of division. This highly acclaimed book is a hopeful and moving testament to the power. Pluralism, prejudice, and the promise of america beacon press, 2012, and acts of faith. Patel, the son of indian muslim immigrants, grew up in chicago with little sense of religious identity. Click download or read online button to get acts of faith book now.
In his new book, muslim activist eboo patel makes that case through his life story. Building the interfaith youth movement edited by eboo patel and patrice. 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. Acts of faith is a unique, compelling, and important story that reframes the dialogue about youth and religion. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. A visionary book, part comingofage memoir and part calltoaction. His story is a hopeful and moving testament to the power and passion of young people, and to the notion that we find the fulfillment of our identities in the work we do in the world. Patel, who studied religion and society as a rhodes scholar at oxford and founded the interfaith youth corps, writes about his own religious formation or lack thereof and how he views pluralism and interreligious dialogue and service. Acts of faith download pdfepub ebook gets free book. Eboo patel is founder and executive director of the interfaith youth core. Country has become the worlds most religious diverse nation eboo patel.
Eboo patel visits mountain view to discuss his awardwinning book acts of faith. Acts of faith the story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation by eboo patel eboo patel with thoughts on an interfaith setting where each community has a chance to make a. 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. Acts of faith book san mateo county libraries bibliocommons. Acts of faith rel 100 quiz social science flashcards quizlet. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a. 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. Start studying religion 101 patels acts of faith exam 1. Eboo patel was a member of president barack obamas inaugural advisory council on faith based neighborhood partnerships. 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. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the.
The story of an american muslim in the struggle for the soul of a generation is a book by eboo patel. Eboo patel gives a thoughtful and at points funny account of his journey to create the interfaith youth core. In acts of faith, we follow patel as he moves from his goal of assimilation to a desire to erase his heritage in his american read white, christian atmosphere in high school, to angry pride. 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. This highly acclaimed book is a hopeful and moving testament to the power and passion of young people. Excerpt from acts of faith by eboo patel april, 2007. Religious multiplicity is among the greatest challenges faced by todays world eboo, 2007. Acts of faith is patels personal story of growing up in the suburbs of chicago as a second generation. Patel, a former rhodes scholar with a doctorate in the sociology of religion from. Acts of faith is a compelling story that gives inspirations from eboo patel, who. His vision of religious pluralism is not one that says all religions are the same and the. Acts of faith frankly discusses the appeal of religious fundamentalism to young people, observing that young peoples spiritual hunger.
Eboo patel on the importance of religious pluralism. Acts of faith by eboo patel, 9780807077269, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. A fascinating memoir about the founder of an interfaith youth movement that combines pluralism with compassionate service. Acts of faith the story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation book. Sep 15, 2010 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 is an exciting new voice of a new america. Jun 23, 2010 eboo patel visits mountain view to discuss his awardwinning book acts of faith. Part memoir, part treatise on the vulnerability of youth who are preyed upon and radicalized by religious zealots, the book examines patels search for his identity, following him from childhood to his time as the founder of.
Eboo patel on the importance of religious pluralism october 2, 2008 in this installment of the this american moment series, eboo patel, director of the. 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 generation and founder of interfaith youth core in chicago excerpt. Pdf acts of faith eboo patel pdf download read online free. 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. 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. 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. 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. Jul 15, 2008 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. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation. Eboo patel is the founder and executive director of the interfaith youth core, an international nonprofit that is building an interfaith youth movement. Eboo patel is the founder and executive director of the interfaith youth core, an international. 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. Acts of faith summary and study guide supersummary.
Eboo patels story is a hopeful and moving testament to the power and passion of. 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 patels story is a hopeful and moving testament to the power and passion of young peopleand of the world. Eboo patels story is a hopeful and moving testament to the power and passion of young peopleand of the worldchanging potential of an. Author of the awardwinning book acts of faith, eboo is also a regular contributor to the washington post, usa today and cnn. Acts of faith is his story of growing up muslim in america and how he came to believe in religious pluralism.
Acts of faith is the inspiring story of eboo patels own life journey and his vision in creating an interfaith youth movement. Eboo patel is one of the most prominent faith leaders in the united states. Acts of faith the story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation. Eboo patels story is a hopeful and moving testament to the power and passion of young peopleand of the. The story of an american muslim, in the struggle for the. The story of an american muslim, in the struggle for the soul of a generation. Acts of faith is a remarkable account of growing up muslim in america and coming to. Eboo patel was a member of president barack obama s inaugural advisory council on faithbased neighborhood partnerships. 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. Acts of faith by eboo patel book excerpt spirituality. Religion 101 patels acts of faith exam 1 flashcards. Drawing on legendary philosophies and rarely told stories of reverend martin luther king, jr. Acts of faith is eboo patel s remarkable account of coming of age an.
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. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation beacon press, 2010 which won the louisville grawemeyer award in religion, eboo is also a regular contributor to the washington post, usa. Acts of faith the story of an american muslim in the struggle. Acts of faith is the inspiring story of eboo patels own life journey and his vision. More specifically, his focus is on the religious identities of young people in a world of. 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. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation by eboo patel. Intriguing memoir by an american muslim of indian descent who discovered a calling to interfaith work.
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