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SEEKING THE RELIGIOUS ROOTS OF PLURALISM IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: AN AMERICAN MUSLIM PERSPECTIVE.

Author: Nyang, Sulayman S.
Author Background:
Date 1/1/97
Type Journal
Journal Title: Journal of Ecumenical Studies
Volume/Pages 34(3)p.402-417
Publisher
Subject Matter African American
Population
Pedagogies
Abstract A Muslim, former diplomat, professor of African Studies at Howard University, and president of the Interfaith Conference of Washington, D.C., the author surveys American Muslim views ofchurch and state in the context of Muslims developing social identity and discusses the concept of pluralism and its limits as well as the involvement of religious organizations in publicsocial policy.
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