The Muslim Journeys Bookshelf is the first in a planned series of exhibits awarded by the NEH. They are designed to highlight the importance of civility in American life and understanding of different cultures and ethnicities that contribute to the American Melting Pot. The NEH has embraced the role of libraries in fostering these community conversations that bring the humanities to the public in new ways.
The Bookshelf projects are the product of NEH Chairman Jim Leach’s Bridging Cultures initiative. “There may be no institution more civil than the public library,” he said. “Libraries are centers of learning that offer a welcome space where members of the public can learn about the history we share and express different points of view in an ethos of openness and mutual respect.”
Muslim Journeys dovetail with GHC’s diversity initiative, which fosters understanding and acceptance of difference among students, faculty and staff inside the college and promotes multicultural awareness and social inclusion. The exhibit will be permanently housed at GHC-Cartersville, but some elements
will travel to other Highlands campuses.
Additional lectures and events are being planned as well. Most will take place in Cartersville, though several will also be presented in Marietta. These two campuses were chosen because they are near local Islamic centers and have access to a diverse population. Southern Polytechnic State University, where GHC’s Marietta campus is situated, hosts a Muslim Student Association, and its members will also participate.
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Someone once said "religion is the opiate of the masses" and that is a fair assessment. Without some form of religion too many people would have no conscious. With religion a few lunatics justify their unconscionable behavior.
On a lighter note, does anyone know why the Baptist preacher and the church lady never make love while standing? It's because they're afraid if they're seen the witness might think they're dancing.