Throughout Oklahoma City University, there is a multitude of religious study tracks including majors and minors, active religious organizations spanning a plethora of denominations and cultures and an overall inclusive environment appreciating and respecting varied ways of thinking. While OCU is Methodist-affiliated, many of the classes available are about religious pluralism and being able to…
Fasting for Spiritual Growth; Ramadan Begins
Considered one of the holiest months of the year for the Muslim community, March 23 marks the ninth month of the lunar calendar and the beginning of Ramadan. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from food and drink, including water during the sunlit hours of the day. This means they only eat or drink prior to dawn…
Finding a positive view of Islam
It’s insane how hard it is to find media that shows Islam in a positive light.
Book discussion series takes ‘Acts of Faith’
The Let’s Talk About It, Oklahoma book discussion series at Oklahoma City University will continue with “Acts of Faith” by Eboo Patel. The discussion will be at 7 p.m. Feb. 11 in Walker Center room 151. In “Acts of Faith,” Patel, an American Muslim and founder of the Interfaith Youth Core, ponders the defining moments of Islam and…
Editor analyzes context of ‘Newsweek’ controversy
Newsweek published a provocative story Sept. 17 about the “MUSLIM RAGE” that is plaguing the Middle East.
