PLURALISM
It is simply an attitude of respecting the otherness of others and accepting the God given uniqueness of each one of the 7 billion of us.
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SPEAKER FOR NATIONAL PRAYER DAY
Mike Ghouse is a leading thinker, writer and a speaker on Pluralism / Interfaith.
He will deliver a timely message about the need for respecting the otherness of other and accepting the God given uniqueness of each one of us. It is time we work on building cohesive societies where no American has to live in discomfort, anxiety or fear of the other. His talk will reflect the values and words from every religious tradition.
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IS GOD GOOD?
A few of us address questions facing the world, every week in Dallas Morning News, through the message of Pluralism, I see the gains for Islam; mitigation of ill-will and nurturance of goodwill towards Islam, at least among the readers of Dallas Morning News and my friends from all faiths. God is like the nuclear power, in itself, it is neither good nor bad, but in the right hands he is a blessing, and in the wrong hands he is a barbarian Continued
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FESTIVALAS OF THE WORLD
The best among us is one who learns and understands others, which leads to living with least conflicts. This week is studded with Hindu Festivals, the least we can do is to wish, the most we can do is up to you. But I do know this, we as Muslims have an opportunity to change the world for better, by being an intricate part of it.
Here are the festivals since the last bulletin. Holi (Hindu), Purim (Jewish), Novruz (Zoroastrian), Mahavir Jayanthi (Jainism), Baisakhi (Sikh), Ramnvami (Hindu – there are at least six in the last three weeks) and Easter is this week end, Insha Allah, I will write the essence of it. Prophet Muhammad taught, to see the other point of view without agreeing to it.
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RELIGION FORMULA
The following formula is subject to an empirical date, however, you can see some validity in it. I am blessed to have developed lists of several groups from Atheist to Zoroastrians and every one in between over the last 19 years I have been in public service – you can also see how effective it would be in building bridges and reducing anxieties. Continued
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TOO MUCH GOD IN POLITICS?
Extremism in religion has always been repulsive to the general public, but seldom expressed with an equal intensity. Indeed, it was the extremism in religion that chased out many to our shores, to escape from the wrath of the tyrants. Continued
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ON BOARD WITH ISRAELI PALESTINE CONFEDERATION
I am pleased to join the Israeli-Palestinian confederation committee to participate and contribute towards the peace process for the people of Israel and Palestine. With full empathy and affection for both the peoples, I have consciously chosen to remain detached from taking sides; however, you will find me critical of the leadership as well as a few individuals in the process. Continued
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TALK ON ONE NATION UNDER GOD
If you can tune in with God, meaning if you can see the world from God’s view point. Regardless of how one messes or builds up his creation, he (she or it) loves them all. Continued
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ISRAEL PALESTINE PEACE
published at Huffington post in 3 installments and I am waiting for one more at New York Times. If we can find a solution to this issue, most of the conflicts wane, perhaps even the Iranian conflict. I am committed to peace.
Article #1 – http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mike-ghouse/israel-and-palestine-moving-forward_b_1258261.html
Article # 3 – http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mike-ghouse/commitment-to-israelpalestine_b_1263803.html
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MY DREAM
My dream is to build a cohesive America, where no American has to live in apprehension, discomfort or fear of the other. I am building the team and invite you to join – Read about us at: http://americatogetherfoundation.blogspot.com/2012/02/about-us-america-together-foundation.html
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YOUR SUPPORT
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We have postponed Sharia Symposium with Imam Zia Kavakci and Imam Zia Shaikh on the one side, and Pamela Geller and Davis Yerushalami and a very big surprise item… for lack of funds. It will bring a crucial change to the perceptions about Islam and strengthen the average American with information. I urge you to donate to something that will make our lives easier in the coming years.
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America Together Foundation
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Dallas, TX 75234
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