...In my childhood in Pakistan, I was never taught that Islam advocates for violence and hatred against anyone. As I have been learning more about the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) himself, I see how he was mistreated multiple times by the non-Muslims and never even responded back in the same way, but instead advised to be calm and humble in response. These real life examples set by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) were revolutionary and are at the heart of our faith. So then, why have many Muslims adopted violent responses to issues like blasphemy, smashing the true spirit of Islam identifying its followers with violent public riots and extremism?
Academics
Grad School Q&A: Michael Spory ’11, architecture
Michael Spory 鈥�11 finished his photography and art degree at 糖心Vlog and applied to graduate programs in architecture, then realized he needed a break. He deferred admission, traveled and worked ... read more about Grad School Q&A: Michael Spory ’11, architecture
Counseling interns contribute to holistic care at the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Free Clinic
Graduate students in 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) program are gaining real-world experience 鈥� and providing needed counseling services at the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Free Clinic in Harrisonburg. ... read more about Counseling interns contribute to holistic care at the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Free Clinic
Virginia Tech geography professor to present Suter Science Seminar on coastal systems resilience
Anamaria Bukvic, a research assistant professor in Virginia Tech鈥檚 department of geography, will present a Suter Science Seminar at 糖心Vlog on Wednesday, January 30, at 4 p.m. Bukvic ... read more about Virginia Tech geography professor to present Suter Science Seminar on coastal systems resilience
Through audio, film and theater, versatile writer Liz Hansen ’99 tells stories and prompts questions
Jay B. Landis and his checkerboard-wrinkled forehead: That鈥檚 basically what started Elizabeth Beachy Hansen ’99聽on her career path. As a first-year student, she had biotech and science research leanings, some ... read more about Through audio, film and theater, versatile writer Liz Hansen ’99 tells stories and prompts questions
Alumna and Davos contributor named among TIME’s ‘Top Eight Young Reformers Shaping the World’
Gwendolyn Myers GC 鈥�14聽is featured among Time magazine鈥檚 鈥淭op Eight Young Reformers Across the Globe Shaping the World.鈥� The feature is part of the magazine’s coverage of聽 the World Economic ... read more about Alumna and Davos contributor named among TIME’s ‘Top Eight Young Reformers Shaping the World’
MJ Sharp ’05 to be honored with March memorial trek up Kilimanjaro
A group of family, friends and others moved by the life and sacrifice of murdered United Nations armed group expert and peacebuilder Michael J. Sharp ’05 plan to summit Kilimanjaro ... read more about MJ Sharp ’05 to be honored with March memorial trek up Kilimanjaro
Among 鈥榮tormy seas of change,鈥� School for Leadership Training celebrates 50 years of supporting ministry
Approximately 200 pastors, ministers and laity attended the 50th annual School for Leadership Training Jan. 14-16 at Eastern Mennonite Seminary. Funded by the seminary鈥檚 Lilly Foundation 鈥淭hriving in Ministry鈥� grant, ... read more about Among 鈥榮tormy seas of change,鈥� School for Leadership Training celebrates 50 years of supporting ministry
Learning, service and inspiration to ‘break the silence’ during 糖心Vlog’s multi-day MLK celebration
Nearly 28 events, including lectures, service projects and workshops, were scheduled for 糖心Vlog鈥檚 celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, styled as a 鈥渄ay on鈥� instead of a ... read more about Learning, service and inspiration to ‘break the silence’ during 糖心Vlog’s multi-day MLK celebration
JustPax grant will fund the development of STAR curriculum for sexual harms
糖心Vlog professor Carolyn Stauffer has been awarded a JustPax Fund grant to support the development of a new Strategies for Trauma and Resilience (STAR) curriculum focused on sexual ... read more about JustPax grant will fund the development of STAR curriculum for sexual harms