Interfaith

In this day and age, religion is just one social establishment performing certain functions, namely, providing moral guidance and solace for those who seek it. Times when religion has played a crucial role in the lives of common people around the world has happened for centuries and millenniums. However, not each occurrence was a good one. For instance, religion is also referred to as a ‘double edge sword’ since it can facilitate both peace and violence (Silberman). In cases such as the Aztecs,…

Supporting statement. Over the last 20 years my career has been dedicated to leading community development and diversity strategies across the public, private and voluntary sectors. I have worked as a senior leader and consultant both at a community and strategic level for a diverse range of communities in the UK, Europe and India. Having designed co-produced over 40 diversity programmes for national organisations I am well versed in the challenges of influencing impactful change across complex…

As a conservative Jewish teenager growing up in a Jewish community, it should have been easy: It should have been easy finding a place to belong among the Jewish youth like myself. It should have been simple wearing pants in the summer because the only summer camp that was available at late notice was an orthodox summer camp and it (would) not be a sign of disrespectful for me to show anything above my ankles. It should have been easy, going to Hebrew School every Tuesday and Sunday to learn…

Paragraph I: Describe your experience North Dallas Shared Ministries is an interfaith community of volunteers providing charitable assistance to families in need. This organization assists people and families living in 20 zip codes in Northwest Dallas with food, clothing, financial help and medical needs. They provide several services and programs for low income families such as a food pantry, Financial Aid services, clothing, medical center, dentist, school uniforms and supplies, rent/utility…

Diverse and vibrant, the city of Valdosta is a vivid example of authentic southern culture. Traditional values like honor, hospitality, and personal independence meld in perfect harmony with the pluralism encouraged by a modern college town. While some aspects of historically southern culture will likely never be destroyed, the very nature of culture is not static, but fluid, and constantly evolving. There are many preconceptions about southerners, but the Valdosta/Lowndes County region has…

clinics, and soup kitchens. Outside of the United States, he has traveled to several countries to do service work and help those in need. He has been a part of hunger relief, hostage negotiation, civil rights movements, humanitarianism promotions, and interfaith relations. Over the years, Ali has been recognized for his service to others, including, but not limited to, being chosen to be a United Nations Messenger of Peace, receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President George W.…

The Crusades were a series of religious wars between Christians and Muslims that took place during 1095 CE- 1291 CE. The main purpose of the Crusades was that both religious groups wanted to take possession of the Holy Land (Jerusalem). There were 9 major Crusades in total, which are called the Principle Crusades. There were also shorter and less significant Crusades in between each Principle Crusade that are called Minor Crusades. These wars had various effects on the world, especially in…

Muhammad is regarded as the first prophet and last messenger on earth to rightfully guide humans life. The story of Muhammad is complicated, because most of what we know has been passed on for thousands of years. However, this is not to say that most of the knowledge we have acquired about Muhammad is not an accurate portrayal of his life. In learning about the historical life of Muhammad there are certain sources along with texts that describe his journey. Most notably is the Quran, the Sira,…

with one another, disregard the issues the media has portrayed and encourage house of worships to build. The more knowledge Muslims get of the teachings of the Quran, the more they will be able to fight against the teachings of groups such as ISIS. Interfaith groups must be made so groups are able to increase knowledge with one another. Talk back to the bigotry of talk show hosts and political commenters who make unnecessary comments (Nelson, and Emily). Schools need to start focusing on…

The Islamic Slave Trade: Examining Africa’s Ties Since the dawn of the seventh century, the African continent has been a welcoming home for Islam, Modern Age’s fastest growing religion, and its followers.1 Over the subsequent eons, Islam and Africa have become entwined in an intersectional and harmonious relationship, balancing the nuances of faith, scholarship, politics, and economics––all resultative of the institutionalized slavery that metastasized across the continent with the spread of the…