Muslim beliefs are barely understood in the United States, if not intentionally distorted. It can also be hard for outsiders to know who speaks for Muslims, a diverse and complex group still finding its footing in America.
In the Bay Area, there is an effort to change that.
A large coalition of Muslim nonprofit groups and mosques has taken the first steps to build a unifying Bay Area network. By working together, they hope not only to develop a common voice, but also to more effectively serve their growing community.
Spanning theological and ethnic lines that often divide American Muslims, the Northern California Islamic Council will develop statements on issues that affect Muslims. It will also facilitate cohesion among the member organizations - from coordinating events to improving social services to resolving disputes. It would be the first time Bay Area Muslims would have such a resource.
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Eventually, the council also hopes to create a dispute resolution program. [A Sharia Court.] Read more ...
In the Bay Area, there is an effort to change that.
A large coalition of Muslim nonprofit groups and mosques has taken the first steps to build a unifying Bay Area network. By working together, they hope not only to develop a common voice, but also to more effectively serve their growing community.
Spanning theological and ethnic lines that often divide American Muslims, the Northern California Islamic Council will develop statements on issues that affect Muslims. It will also facilitate cohesion among the member organizations - from coordinating events to improving social services to resolving disputes. It would be the first time Bay Area Muslims would have such a resource.
...
Eventually, the council also hopes to create a dispute resolution program. [A Sharia Court.] Read more ...
Source: San Francisco Chronicle
H/T: Creeping Sharia
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