Education about Islam

After work on the 116th day of 2019, I rushed to the Muslim American Community Association in Voorhees.  Our Confirmation Class at Old First (I am a mentor) took a trip to this mosque on 4/26/19.  Pastor Micheal feels (and I agree) that the youth should know about our cousin religions, especially Judaism and Islam.  And, as often happens, I think the adults learned as much as the Confirmands.  I have to admit, though, a lot that I learned made me sad.  Sad about the horrible stereotypes, opinions, and just untruths that many feel about Islam and Muslims.  I wish people would take the time to educate themselves about the religion and people who represent about 1/4 of the Earth's population and who condemn acts of hate and terror as much as we do.  I am grateful I was able to make this trip and even more grateful for the education about Islam that was imparted tonight, to the Confirmands and to me!

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