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Local Muslim Organizations Promote Religious Pluralism in American Life

Local Muslim Organizations Promote Religious Pluralism in American Life


Author Salim Baig by

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The 10th anniversary of 9/11 calls upon Americans to promote freedom and oppose extremism in every faith community.

The King Center, Building Understanding (BUDS), and the Islamic Speakers Bureau (ISB) for a dynamic interreligious evening as we present a panel discussion by Clergy Beyond Borders (CBB). Soumaya Khalifa, ISB executive director, and Daniel Shorr, BUDS executive director, will co-moderate.

They will discuss how to respond to attacks on faith communities and learn of resources for respectful pluralism within Judaism, Christianity & Islam.

The event will feature the Windows and Mirrors peace and hope exhibition, a social justice marketplace, and liturgical music of diverse religious traditions.

WHO

WHAT:

  • 6:30PM -- Social Justice & Religious Marketplace

    Windows & Mirrors Exhibition
    Registration

  • 7:00PM -- Panel Discussion

    Ecumenical Musical Performances

  • 8:00PM -- Reception over light refreshments

WHERE

The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change

WHEN

6:30PM, Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011

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