Eboo Patel Acts of Faith

Eboo Patel, Acts of Faith Due by 5:00 p.m. Central Time on Wednesday,  September 16th   Compose an essay in which you evaluate Patel’s work in inter-religious understanding, as described in Acts of Faith.  Why does Patel think that interfaith understanding and relationships are necessary in the 21st century (offer two or three concrete reasons)?  Do you agree or disagree with his analysis of the need for greater interfaith work; explain your position by identifying specific points in Patel’s discussion that give you concern or that offer you encouragement. To help you deepen your evaluation, you should also discuss Ed Stetzer’s critique of interfaith work in his 2011 article, “Proselytizing in a Multifaith World.” How does Stetzer’s view of inter-religious engagement differ from Patel’s, and, in your view, does Stetzer score any significant points against Patel?                Your paper should be a minimum of three pages, not including the works cited page (double-spaced, 12-point font).  All the conventions of college-level writing apply in this paper(see the power point presentation on writing and revising papers under the Module for Requirements and Basic Information). You should proofread for errors in grammar and punctuation. You may use the first person pronoun if necessary, although the paper should not be your opinion but rather your insightful response to the challenges of interfaith relationships. And you should take pains to portray the views of others accurately and fairly.   Your paper will be evaluated using the rubric that is found under the Module for Paper Writing.