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Eboo PatelActs of Faith: The Story of an American Muslim in the Struggle for the Soul of a Generation
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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How does Patel define community? Discuss through the concept of ubuntu, or “people are people through other people.”
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Why does Patel view interfaith work and pluralism as the keys to a better society? Do you agree with his viewpoint? Why or why not?
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Discuss Patel’s view of the “faith line” and its potential influence on religious tolerance.
