As with other forms of media and art, comic books -- and the people who write them -- are growing more diverse, introducing heroes and characters from a variety of backgrounds, including several Muslim superheroes. These new heroes include Ms. Marvel -- a Pakistani-American Muslim girl from New Jersey -- and Simon Baz -- a Lebanese-American Muslim character who is one of the latest to carry the mantle of Green Lantern. Learn more about this growing trend and other Muslim heroes at the link ...
More Presidential Candidates Are Visiting Mosques than Ever Before
We’re All In This Together: The Solace of Interfaith
Read this touching and important perspective on interfaith work and friendships and the solace those relationships and connections can bring during times of trouble and tragedy. As the author states, "Being a part of interfaith has shown me that we are all in this together and we can and will make a difference." READ MORE (Reflector) ...
Teachers Commit to Learning about Religion
Religious literacy is an important skill in our changing and increasingly diverse world, but teaching religion in school can be tricky. Teachers in the Washington, D.C. area recently took courses to help them build their knowledge of world religions and also improve their methods for teaching their students about this crucial topic. READ MORE (Washington Post) ...
How Islamic Culture Shaped the West
