Time has come to stress Islam’s positive side

By Rabbi Eric H. Yoffie

URL: http://www.jewishjournal.com/opinion/article/time_has_come_to_stress_islams_positive_side_20070909/

We know nothing of Islam -- nothing. That is why we must educate our members, and we need your help. And we hope in doing so we will set an example for all Americans. Because the time has come to put aside what the media says is wrong with Islam and to hear from Muslims themselves what is right with Islam. The time has come to listen to our Muslim neighbors speak from their heart and in their own words about the spiritual power of Islam and their love for their religion.

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