Some details on the books.
October 1. A book on the resurgence of the veil. Contains much history of the Muslim Brotherhood. (The brains behind Al Qaida)
October 8. A Muslim Prince sold into slavery in the late 18th century. He lived his last few years as a freeman.
October 15. An overall review of Muslims in America.
October 22. A first person story of the conversion of a woman to Islam.
October 29. A view of religious pluralism.
I am going to be doing more reading than I have done for a long time. I am going to be attending five classes. I wonder if I can pass the final exam.
Should help keep me off the streets.
That sounds interesting. I bet you'll learn a lot. Are there any other classes at the senior center you are looking at taking?
ReplyDeleteChris had a history of the Ottoman Empire in his backpack that I have read. I am trying to read the Quiet Revolution by class time this evening. 350 pages and I am a slow reader. Next spring there is supposed to be another writing class at the Monroe Senior Center.
ReplyDeleteHow great that you are taking this class. I hope I'm not over-stepping here, but please consider supplementing your study of Islam with sites like http://www.jihadwatch.org/ and http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad.com/atlas_shrugs/
ReplyDeleteNothing like getting a well-rounded view, after all; I suspect the truth is somewhere in the middle. :)
Your comments are appreciated. I am aware of the references you cite. Thanks for reading.
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