Eboo Patel
Eboo Patel is an author at Religion News Service.
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Passover, Easter, Ramadan — and interfaith America in action
By Eboo Patel — April 10, 2020
(RNS) — In American hospitals, doctors and staffers from Muslim, Jewish, Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Baha'i and other faith backgrounds all work together to care for patients suffering from COVID-19. Together, they are bringing an interfaith version of the Good Samaritan to life.
Why Muslim-Jewish cooperation matters for America
By Eboo Patel — December 21, 2016
(RNS) Refusing to work with another group because of its identity is treason against the American idea.
Ford Decision Shows Economic Power of Right-Wing Christian Groups
By Eboo Patel — December 10, 2005
c. 2005 Religion News Service (UNDATED) As more companies adopt gay-friendly business policies, they risk the wrath of conservative Christian groups prepared to take action with their collective buying power. “People are willing to fight back with their pocketbooks,” said Tim Wildmon, president of the Tupelo, Miss.-based American Family Association (AFA), a conservative group that […]
Right-Wing Christian Groups Apply Economic Pressure on Gay-Friendly Firms
By Eboo Patel — July 21, 2005
c. 2005 Religion News Service (UNDATED) As more companies adopt gay-friendly business policies, they risk the wrath of conservative Christian groups prepared to take action with their collective buying power. “People are willing to fight back with their pocketbooks,” said Tim Wildmon, president of the Tupelo, Miss.-based American Family Association (AFA), a conservative group that […]
Experts Warn Houses of Worship at Risk After Court Ruling
By Eboo Patel — June 25, 2005
c. 2005 Religion News Service WASHINGTON _ Religious institutions may be more vulnerable to takeover through eminent domain after Thursday’s (June 23) Supreme Court ruling that gives local governments greater power to seize properties for private economic development, according to some religious and civil rights advocacy groups. Churches, mosques, synagogues and other nonprofit religious entities […]
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