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Dr. Thompson
12/4/2013
When I found out what our final paper was going to be about, nothing
than either of the other two. Acts of Faith is a book based mostly on
personal experiences that Eboo has been through while the other two are
started thinking hard about it and looking deeper into all three books
Uncensored, you just have to think. Both books stay true to the theme
that you should learn to accept others views, even if you disagree with
them and that just because someone thinks differently than you, it doesnt
they feel right when it comes to choosing a religion. He never tries to tell
you that Islam is the only right religion and he certainly does not try to
convince you to practice Islam. He does say how Islam has improved his
life immensely, but he also tells how he learned a lot from other religions
along the way. He tried many different religions and eventually found that
his original religion, Islam, is the right one for him but he just wants a
world where everyone can pursue whatever religion they want and live in
peace and unity. P. 115 Acts of Faith, The Interfaith Youth Core was about
social action and reflect on how their different traditions inspired that
work. This quote does a good job of showing what Eboos goal was when
not only starting the Interfaith Youth Core, but its also the message he
In Intelligent Design Uncensored, the theme was a little bit harder to see
but it was certainly there. Throughout the book, the author was telling the
issue of Intelligent Design. On pages 47-48, the author describes the way
in which biologists examine things in nature. He tells how on one end, you
must constantly keep in mind that what they see was not designed, but
open to the possibility that living things appear designed. He does not
Uncensored wants the same thing for scientists who support intelligent
design as Eboo wants for people pursuing their religion. Equality for all,
and the opportunity for all people to pursue whatever they choose, without