Ramadan began last week. It runs until March 19. For Muslims, it’s a sacred time when they pray and fast daily from dawn to sunset, seeking to grow closer to God.
While Ramadan is for Muslims, other religious groups can see it as a good opportunity to learn more about Islam — including during Christian worship services.
That’s the view of Anna Piela and Michael Woolf in their new book, Confronting Islamophobia in the Church: Liturgical Tools for Justice. (Judson Press.)
In the book, the married couple say that taking time to learn about Islam at church can help Christians combat Islamophobia and be better neighbours to Muslims in their communities. As a bonus, it can also help them develop a deeper understanding of their own Christian beliefs.
“By studying Islam and engaging with Muslims, you can be a better Christian,” said Piela. “By engaging with other traditions and their scriptures, you are better able to better define what your own beliefs are.”
Read
about the book
in my Free Press column.
No comments:
Post a Comment