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“To teach your child to only be a Muslim in Muslim spaces or only a Christian in Christian spaces means in a way that you're teaching them a religious identity that is relevant to only a very small part of their lives, because the vast majority of their lives in the 21st century are going to be lived in interaction with others.”

Quote by Eboo Patel

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Eboo Patel is an influential thinker, writer, and activist focused on religion, multiculturalism, and civic engagement. Born in 1975, Patel graduated from Harvard University and received a master's degree from Princeton Theological Seminary. He has served as the CEO of the Interfaith Youth Core and co-founded the International Peace Institute. His book, 'Acts of Faith', explores the relationship between religion and public life. more

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