Tag: secularism

  • Middle Ground Open House

    We want to thank everyone who came out for our really amazing Open House. We could not have asked for better support or a bigger crowd! Also a big thanks to Super Smash Buns for dishing up some amazing food and keeping everyone fed and happy. Enjoy some shots and zany videos and stay tuned… Continue reading

  • Establishing Deep Roots

    In a phone conversation today with Dr. Sherman Jackson we exchanged thoughts on Andalus (Muslim Spain) and that despite its architectural beauty, it was unable to firmly establish roots such that, when the tide of adversity came at them, they were washed away. This is in comparison to the Muslims in the former Soviet Republic,… Continue reading

  • Perceptions

    Perceptions are so important and yet, are also so fallible. Are we seeing “what is”, or can our perceptions be fooled? This question arose recently in the bi-weekly class I teach, Understanding Islam. One young man asked what should he think of when it comes to “dark thoughts”: The kind you have when you are… Continue reading