What We Should Know About Islam

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Rothgery is assistant professor in the Religion and Philosophy Department at Roanoke College. He teaches courses in Islam, Hinduism and world religions.

A typical Islam class at a typical American college is done. Exams completed. Grades recorded. What now? Does this change the world? Professors and, believe it or not, students everywhere worry about this. Students in Islam classes want to change the world, especially how we think about Islam in today's America - an America facing yet another debate over Islam in our country as Lowe's has pulled advertising from the TLC show American Muslim. Consider what some students want the public to know about Islam that it does not now know. In their own words:

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What We Should Know About Islam

Judaism, Islam, and Christianity are Abrahamic religions, tracing roots back to the biblical Abraham. They all emphasize the commonality between God's character and purpose for creation of humanity. In rel...

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