A scholar of Rumi once told me that if Rumi had never met Shams he would have never found the pearl of deep spiritual insight. The function… Read more "The Red-Green Conspiracy: On Messiah"
Category: Islamophobia
A post clash of civilizations framework?
What if Trump’s upcoming speech in Saudi Arabia signifies a shift at the level of discourse — one that effectively propels international relations into a new, post clash…… Read more “A post clash of civilizations framework?”
Islamophobia and the Coming Trump Era
What we know right now is that the Trump era lies ahead of us. The immediate intervallic period between now and late January when he assumes office…… Read more “Islamophobia and the Coming Trump Era”
Elements of Islamophobia: The State, Class and Capital
I have a new essay up at Heathwood Press as part of their special series on Crisis Capitalism and Creeping Fascism – Bigotry, Racism, and the Rise… Read more "Elements of Islamophobia: The State, Class and Capital"
Bigotry Towards the Other Islam of America: Mormonism
American religious history is a vicious beast. Americans know how to demonize the other. A look at the historical record makes today's Islamophobia feel lightweight by comparison… Read more "Bigotry Towards the Other Islam of America: Mormonism"
Interfaith Justice and Islamophobia in America: Lecture at Eastern Mennonite University
Right now in America, Islamophobia is worse than it was immediately following 9/11. Since the election of President Obama, hate groups have expanded, and American Muslims report… Read more "Interfaith Justice and Islamophobia in America: Lecture at Eastern Mennonite University"
How anti-Muslim bloggers ruined 2 days of my vacation – and what I learned from it
I grew up going by "Tutt". Everyone back home grew accustomed to it and even though my last name is a bit masculine sounding, even my girl… Read more "How anti-Muslim bloggers ruined 2 days of my vacation – and what I learned from it"
What Would Nietzsche Say About Europe’s Islam Crisis?
Europe is undergoing an identity crisis and Islam has been put at the center of it. The recent terrorist attacks in Norway by a deranged man who… Read more "What Would Nietzsche Say About Europe’s Islam Crisis?"