Gwinnett Daily Post

“Nothing short of mind-blowing.”

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An examination of Islam, violence, and the fate of the non-Muslim world.Virtually every major Western leader has over the past several years expressed the view that Islam is a peaceful religion and that those who commit violence in its name are fanatics who misinterpret its tenets. This claim, while widely circulated, rarely attracts serious public examination. Now, the question (more…)

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In a post-9/11 world, many Americans conflate the mainstream Muslim majority with the beliefs and actions of an extremist minority. But what do the world’s Muslims think about the West, or about democracy, or about extremism itself? Who Speaks for Islam? spotlights this silenced majority. The book is the product of a mammoth six-year study in which the Gallup Organization conducted tens of thousands of hour-long, face-to-face interviews with residents of mo (more…)

From Publishers Weekly

Georgetown professor Esposito has written an excellent primer on all aspects of Islam. The question-and-answer format allows readers to skip ahead to areas that interest them, including hot-button issues such as “Why are Muslims so violent?” or “Why do Muslim women wear veils and long garments?” In his answers, which are anywhere from a paragraph to several pages long, Esposito elegantly educates the reader through what the Qur’an says, how Muslims are infl (more…)

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Combining her passion for prayer with her love for little ones, beloved writer and speaker Stormie Omartian teams with talented illustrator Shari Warren to share an important message: “It’s never too early to teach a child to pray.” Stormie encourages children to develop the life–changing practices of talking to God every day and explains prayer in easy–to–understand ways. With examples taken directly from the lives of young boys and girls, she (more…)

Review

“A delightful corrective and addition to the field of Jewish children’s books. Recognizes the beauty and diversity of Jewish life and people. I recommend it for all Jewish families.” — Yosef Israel Abramowitz, founder, Jewish Family & Life!; coauthor, Holidays and Values for Today’s Parents and Children”A much needed book that gives affirmation to an expansive notion of who is part of the Jewish people. Welcoming and non-judgmental, it is an important expression for the (more…)