All Blog Posts Tagged 'InterfaithspeakerMikeGhouse' (12)

Obama will deliver security to Israel and justice to Palestinians

We read a whole lot of material from the right wingers,…

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Added by Mike Ghouse on May 27, 2011 at 11:02pm — No Comments

Declining Religiosity

The first confession from folks who attend interfaith meetings and workshops on Pluralism is, "I don't believe Mahatma Gandhi is going to hell even though my pastor says he will if he does not take Jesus as a savior." The second one says, "We were told that they are not Christians, they are Catholics and the hell is waiting for them."

Whenever a Rabbi gives a sermon about oneness of humanity or talks about the rights of Palestinians, some one will proudly share the…

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Added by Mike Ghouse on May 14, 2011 at 1:07am — No Comments

Allahu Akbar, what is it all about?

The phrase Allahu Akbar is used, abused and misused by Muslims, unfortunately it has come to symbolize death and destruction to Non-Muslims.

We the Muslims unequivocally condemn abuse of the phrase Allahu Akbar and call on the Imams and the scholars to coach appropriate use of the phrase.

It is the responsibility of Muslims to reign in on such abuse; the Yemeni passenger abused it while pounding on the cockpit door. It has happened many times including…

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Added by Mike Ghouse on May 14, 2011 at 1:06am — No Comments

TEXAS FAITH: Would you have sanctioned the death of Osama bin Laden?

Bill McKenzie of Dallas Morning News asks and twelve Panelists respond, you can see the struggle in the responses, and many have take an approach similar to mine. You are welcome to share your point of view at http://religionblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/05/texas-faith-would-you-have-san.html

Here is my take:

MIKE GHOUSE,…

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Added by Mike Ghouse on May 3, 2011 at 11:28pm — No Comments

Muslims rejoice the end of en evil era with an evil icon

It is one of the best news items Muslims have had in a decade, we are delighted that an evil era has come to an end with the death of this evil man Osama Bin Laden. It brings a sense of justice and…

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Added by Mike Ghouse on May 2, 2011 at 4:23pm — No Comments

Interfaith experiments, standing in others shoes

Given the growing apprehensiveness through politicizing religion, it makes a lot of sense for one to step in other’s shoes and experience the wisdom of every beautiful religion first hand, rather than live in phobias generated…

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Added by Mike Ghouse on April 26, 2011 at 11:44pm — No Comments

Interfaith Speaker Mike Ghouse

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Interfaith Speaker Mike Ghouse…

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Added by Mike Ghouse on April 18, 2011 at 12:56pm — No Comments

Back to the Basics, a book by Mike Ghouse

BACK TO THE BASICS, A BOOK BY MIKE GHOUSE

This book is about my journey as a Muslim to distancing myself from Islam as a pluralist youth and choosing to be an Atheist for over half of my life to finally becoming a…

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Added by Mike Ghouse on December 12, 2010 at 11:12pm — No Comments

Dallas Conference on building an inclusive America

No American has to live in anxieties, discomfort or fear of the other. The purpose of this conference is to understand the issues and find ways to remove such fears in an open forum and restore the cohesiveness of our society and work towards building a safe and secure America.

When: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM on Sunday, December 5,…

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Added by Mike Ghouse on December 8, 2010 at 12:48am — No Comments