The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation. The story of an american muslim, in the struggle for. He explains what his focus was in writing about a movement. This american muslim of indian descent has written a fascinating and timely memoir about his calling to educate a new generation to the values of religious tolerance and service to all humanity. Drawing on legendary philosophies and rarely told stories of reverend martin luther king, jr. This post will exhaustively look at every example we see in the book of acts with a brief commentary on each. Bill clinton called eboo patels memoir a beautifully written story of discovery and hope.
Eboo and his wife send zayd to a catholic school, where eboo is convinced his young son is getting a fine education as well as a moral compass and respect for all religions. He is the author of acts of faith which won the louisville grawemeyer award in religion. Patel explains what interfaith leadership is and explores the. Eboo patel is the founder and president of interfaith youth core and the author of acts of faith and sacred ground. In an era marked by deep divides and a lack of civil discourse, acts of faith provides a timely exploration of what it means to grow up muslim in america and how an interfaith youth movement could be world. The story of islam, the story of pluralism of acts of faith eboo patel discusses his time at oxford, his work with the interfaith youth core, and the discovery of his faith in islam. As i begin to read acts of faith by eboo patel and see his perspective on his religious faith of being a muslim i can sort of relate. Eboo patel gives a thoughtful and at points funny account of his journey to create the interfaith youth core. Plot summary edit using the 1983 race riots in sri lanka as a background, acts of faith explores social and political issues which characterize sri lanka and other asian nations. 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. Acts of faith is a compelling story that gives inspirations from eboo patel, who lived with a vision of unity. The story of an american muslim, in the struggle for the soul of a.
Excerpt from acts of faith by eboo patel april, 2007. Interfaith cooperation should be more than five people in a book club, mr. Patel s book was chosen as villanova university s 2017 one book villanova program selection. Acts of faith by eboo patel overdrive rakuten overdrive. Lee before an audience about his book, acts of faith.
But eboo s life and work arent only about honoring islam. It is the autobiography of eboo patel, an indian muslim, who details his lifelong journey of discovering himself in pluralistic america. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation, with a new afterword paperback at. Eboo patel is founder and executive director of the interfaith youth core. Eboo patel is the founder and president of interfaith youth core and the author of acts of faith. Villanova university selects eboo patels acts of faith. Eboo patels story is a hopeful and moving testament to the power and passion of young peopleand of the. 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. Eboo patel and problematic pluralism juicy ecumenism. Eboo patel is the founder of interfaith youth core, an organization that seeks to build bridges of cooperation rather than a barrier of division. Acts of faith the story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation. Acts of faith rel 100 quiz social science flashcards. In his off time, youll find eboo in chicago with his wife, shehnaz, and their two sons.
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 book is the first in a trilogy that was followed by days of despair in 1987 and concludes with 2005s the limits of love. Acts of faith frankly discusses the appeal of religious fundamentalism to young people, observing that young peoples spiritual hunger. Pluralism, prejudice, and the promise of america, and the forthcoming book interfaith leadership. Eboo patel, in his book acts of faith, describes a conversation he had with a protestant man after patel, founder of an interfaith youth movement, made a presentation about the importance of youth programs in religious communities. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation by eboo patel. Eboo patel s story is a hopeful and moving testament to the power and passion of young people and of the worldchanging potential of an interfaith youth movement. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation, was required reading before they arrived on campus. Through a series of deeply textured narratives of wellknown masters, ashrams and sacred sites, it engages with that area of contemporary india where the profane and the sacred intersect, each. 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. Religious diversity and the american promise our compelling interests book. By faith in the name of jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. Here is a look at our fifth book in the new testament filtering through all the examples we see of the word faith. Eboo patels book is story of a muslim growing up in chicago.
The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation, which won the louisville grawemeyer award in religion, sacred ground. Jan 01, 2007 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. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Writer, scholar, and youth leader eboo patel is executive director of the chicagobased interfaith youth core and writes a blog for the washington post. Each week, our editors select the one author and one book they believe to be most worthy of your attention and highlight them in our pro connect email alert. Eboo patel is a leading voice in the movement for interfaith cooperation and the founder and president of interfaith youth core ifyc, a national nonprofit working to make interfaith cooperation a social norm. Eboo patel is director of the chicagobased interfaith youth core, a public service.
A shining vision of the possibilities of interfaith cooperation and pluralistic discourse. The story of an american muslim in the struggle for the soul of a generation is a book by eboo patel. Acts of faith rel 100 quiz social science flashcards quizlet. 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. Acts of faith, a beautifully written story of discovery and hope, chronicles dr. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation and founder of interfaith youth core in chicago excerpt.
Eboo patel on the importance of religious pluralism. He presents his own personal life story, which focuses on his faith development during his. Acts of faith download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. 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. Patel, a founder of the interfaith youth core, traces the personal journey that led to the groups formation and introduces readers to its philosophy. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the.
Eboo patel is going to college campuses to build support for interfaith activism. One book villanova campaign kicked off with author eboo. Eboo patels story is a hopeful and moving testament to the power and passion of young. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of 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. Pluralism, prejudice, and the promise of america, eboo patel establishes himself as the preeminent voice of the interfaith movement. Buy eboo patel ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. Firstyear trinity students will have had the chance to judge for themselves. I am not a muslim, i am a christian but growing up in a predominantly white neighborhood as a kid and being an afroamerican i felt at times the same way that he did. Catch up with him on twitter and facebook, and keep exploring to learn more about eboo and ifyc. Acts of faith is the inspiring story of eboo patels own life journey and his vision in creating an interfaith youth movement. Eboo patels story is a hopeful and moving testament to the power and passion of young peopleand of the worldchanging potential of an interfaith youth movement.
Eboo and his wife send zayd to a catholic school, where eboo is convinced his young son is getting a fine education as well as a. Eboo patel was a member of president barack obamas inaugural advisory council on faith based neighborhood partnerships. Oct 04, 2011 eboo patel, founder and president of interfaith youth core talks about what it means to spead the interfaith ideas. He was appointed by president obama to the advisory council of the white house office of faith based and neighborhood partnerships and serves on the religious advisory committee of the council on foreign relations. They are about respecting all faith traditions in a nation built on religious pluralism. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. 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. Today, eboo lives in chicago with his wife, shehnaz mansuri, and their two sons. Patel lives in chicago with his wife, shehnaz mansuri, and their two sons. When hes not teaching his kids about interfaith cooperation, theres a good chance hes rooting for notre dame and feeding a lifelong coffee addiction.
Villanova university welcomes eboo patel, author of its. Journeys to sacred india is a sensitive and enriching exploration of the essential meaning and inner dynamics of sacred india. Pdf acts of faith eboo patel pdf download read online. Standing alone an american womans struggle for the soul of islam ebook by asra nomani. Her greek father already has a wife and family, leaving julia and her hebrew mother secondclass citizens. The story of an american muslim, in the struggle for the soul of a generation paperback july 27, 2010 by eboo patel author visit amazons eboo patel page. Heartwarming stories of one life touching another by feinberg, margaret and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Acts of faith is a unique, compelling, and important story that reframes the dialogue about youth and religion. A primer, eboo is also a regular contributor to the washington. Eboo patel was a member of president barack obamas inaugural advisory council on. A visionary book, part comingofage memoir and part calltoaction. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation read more. In that work he lays out exactly what he thinks is being accomplished by his work and the ifyc. Eboo patel religious passion, pluralism, and the young the on.
Acts of faith ebook by eboo patel 97808070063 rakuten kobo. The man told patel that he and his wife really enjoyed their church, but their teenage daughter hated it because there was no real youth program. Acts of faith download pdfepub ebook gets free book. 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 by eboo patel 1,561 ratings, 3. 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. Eboo patels struggle to forge his identity as a muslim, an indian, and an american. Pluralism, prejudice, and the promise of america beacon press, 2012, and acts of faith.
But eboos life and work arent only about honoring islam. Patel s ongoing work with youth and study of religious divisions is rooted in his own struggle choosing between indian, muslim, and american identities and faith in a common dream of pluralism. Intriguing memoir by an american muslim of indian descent who discovered a calling to interfaith work. Eboo patel acts of faith, clip by john hope franklin center at duke university. His story starts in the suburbs of chicago, during his childhood, when eboo begins recognizing how different he is from his peers. He was a member of president obamas inaugural faith council, is a regular contributor to the washington post, huffington post, cnn, and public radio, and speaks frequently about interfaith cooperation on college campuses. 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. Read acts of faith the story of an american muslim, in the struggle for the soul of a generation by. Eboo patel s book acts of faith is subtitled the story of an american muslim.
Eboo patel is director of the chicagobased interfaith youth core, a publicservice. Patel details his life and career extensively in his 2007 autobiography, acts of faith. Eboo patels book is story of a muslim growing up in. Eboo patel his blog, the faith divide, explores what drives faiths apart and what brings them together. Acts of faith by eboo patel sacred ground by eboo patel interfaith.
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. Eboo patel is the founder and president of interfaith youth core ifyc and has worked for over 15 years to make interfaith cooperation the norm he is the. Aug 16, 20 patel wrote a book called acts of faith in 2007. The story of an american muslim, in 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. In the book, patel notes that he became interested in religious diversity in college, where he noticed that conversations on multiculturalism and. 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. Jun 23, 2010 eboo patel visits mountain view to discuss his awardwinning book acts of faith.