American Muslims deserve a break. There are as many as 6 million to 8 million Muslims living in the United States and contributing to the country as doctors, engineers, artists, actors and professionals, but for a decade many have found themselves and their religion wrongly equated with the acts of terrorists like Osama bin Laden. [...]
The call to sunset prayer issued by Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf echoed through the room, and worshippers came forward – some in Muslim garb, others in western clothing. Removing their shoes and kneeling to face Mecca, the worshippers uttered prayers from the Qur’an, led by the controversial cleric known for his plan to build an [...]
On Sunday, May 15, a diverse group of 150 New Yorkers met for the 9th Annual Dialogue Project “Interfaith Teach-In,” held at the Borough of Manhattan Community College. The program, “Approaching the 10th Anniversary of 9/11,” began with Christian, Jewish and Muslim songs performed by the Peace of Heart choir, which formed in response to [...]
The editorial, “Does the arrest of an imam and his sons reinforce stereotypes of Muslims?” (May 17), communicated a critical message. Islamophobia will not be tolerated in South Florida or elsewhere. It is imperative that we all categorically reject appeals to bigotry based on religion and commit ourselves to combating anti-Muslim stereotypes and prejudice.
While [...]
A few weeks ago, The New York Times had a front-page article regarding atheist soldiers requesting supportive services from a Humanist perspective. The Military Association of Atheists and Freethinkers and the Military Religious Freedom Foundation, headed by veterans, supported the soldiers’ requests.
Whether on the battlefield, or recuperating from injuries, the needs of non-religious soldiers [...]
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