Date: Wednesday, October 22
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:45 pm (Time Zone: America/New York)
Location: Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York, Social Hall, 3041 Broadway at 121st Street, New York, NY 10027
Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York
3041 Broadway at 121st Street, New York, NY 10027
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Islamophobic and anti-Muslim public discourse centers on a number of common themes, including the ideas that Islam is not a religion, that Islam is opposed to democracy and diversity, and that Islam is inherently violent. This panel will provide an overview of common patterns in Islamophobic and anti-Muslim discourse.
Panelists
Ms. Linda Sarsour (Executive Director of the Arab American Association of New York), “Islamophobia in Public Discourse”
Dr. Ermin Sinanovi? (Director of Research and Academic Programs, IIIT), “Political Underpinnings of Islamophobia Discourse”
Dr. Jerusha T. Lamptey (Assistant Professor of Islam and Ministry, UTS), “Responding to Islamophobia in Public and Academic Settings”
Dr. John J. Thatamanil (Associate Professor of Theology and World Religions, UTS), “The Idea of ‘Religion’ and Its Implications for Public Life”
This event will be Livestreamed. However, if you would like to attend RSVP HERE.
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