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Mike Ghouse is a speaker, thinker, writer, educator and an activist of Pluralism, Interfaith, Islam, Israel, India and Human rights. He is committed to building a cohesive America, and a born conflict mitigater and a goodwill nurturer offering pluralistic solutions on issues of the day, he has a strong national TV, Radio, web and Print Media presence. Mike's work is reflected at three websites & twenty two Blogs listed at http://www.mikeghouse.net/ and his daily blog is www.TheGhouseDiary.com

Blog Entries by Mike Ghouse

A Few Talking Points About Sharia After Losing a Sean Hannity Shouting Match

(6) Comments | Posted May 2, 2013 | 10:49 AM

Asking questions is the right thing to do, and listening to the answer without interrupting is the civil thing to do. If we jump around from question to question without answering one, we achieve nothing, and that is a disservice to Sean Hannity's fans. That is precisely what happened on...

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What if the Boston Terrorist Turns out to Be a Muslim?

(7) Comments | Posted April 18, 2013 | 5:00 PM

The purpose of this article is to invoke common sense to those who cherish chaos and like to aggravate it further, rather than restore the society to normalcy. It is for those who are anxious to turn their frustrations into blaming anything in sight for kicks including Obama and Muslims....

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A Muslim Pluralist Celebrates Easter

(20) Comments | Posted March 29, 2013 | 10:40 AM

The first response from a few Muslims would be "no, no and no!" Muslims cannot celebrate resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jesus did not die, he and his message lives on!

They would argue: To be a Muslim, one has to believe in Christ, the one who brings life to...

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Will Shiite and Sunni Islam Ever Reconcile?

(2) Comments | Posted March 24, 2013 | 1:50 PM

Facts don't matter. It did not matter to the leadership of President Bush and his obedient followers. They chose to believe what they had decided to believe about WMD, despite the information to the contrary.

Muslims leadership is no different, each one of the sect is entrenched with certain...

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Hyderabad Bomb Blasts: What's Next?

(16) Comments | Posted March 7, 2013 | 11:59 AM

The bomb blasts in Hyderabad, India on Feb. 21 killed many and injured dozens of people.

We mourn the death of every one killed in this mayhem, and empathize with their families through special Muslim prayers. May their souls rest in peace, Om Shanti, Om Shanti, and Inna Lillahi...

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How I Connect With Prophet Muhammad

(42) Comments | Posted January 25, 2013 | 8:48 PM

How do I relate with the prophet? I don't wear clothes like him, eat like him or live like him. But when it comes to respecting fellow beings, nurturing goodwill, mitigating conflicts, forgiving others and building cohesive societies, I can relate.

Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was born on 12th day of...

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Remembering the Holocaust and All Genocides

(13) Comments | Posted January 25, 2013 | 10:31 AM

There is a shameless cruelty in our societies when it comes to acknowledging other people's suffering. Either we shy away or refuse to acknowledge the sufferings of others, worrying that it will devalue our own and/or it amounts to infidelity to our own cause.

Unless we reload our hearts...

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The Ideal Interfaith Inaugural Benediction

(0) Comments | Posted January 16, 2013 | 1:40 PM

One of the many roles of a president is to shape and nurture the direction of the nation, and President Obama has been a good shepherd. Indeed, he is committed to building an America, where each one of us becomes a nurturer to the other, and eventually, each strand in...

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Charting a Successful Life in 2013 With a Firm Commitment

(2) Comments | Posted December 28, 2012 | 10:14 AM

Whether you go into a relationship, marriage, worship, business, teaching, service or any adventure, your success in 2013 will be determined by the faith you have, and your commitment to the venture.

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If you go in with an attitude of trying out, more...

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Interfaith Christmas: Making God Boundless

(11) Comments | Posted December 24, 2012 | 4:04 PM

No matter what faith you belong, the Interfaith Christmas can offer everything you had always wanted and mor: to live in peace with fellow beings without feeling apprehension, discomfort or the fear of the other.

Christmas is about celebrating the birth of a man who taught us how to build...

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A Muslim Leap of Faith: Offering Interfaith Prayers For Newtown

(6) Comments | Posted December 20, 2012 | 1:14 PM

Muslims have been a part of the interfaith prayers for a very long time, but this time, in Newton, Conn., they took an incredible leap of faith.

Jason Graves, a young lad, recited the verses from Quran, and Imam Muadh Bhavnagarwala of the Al Hedaya Islamic Center added, "We ask...

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Interfaith Thanksgiving: A Story of Gratitude and Self-Balancing Acts

(0) Comments | Posted November 21, 2012 | 11:11 AM

Expression of gratitude is the ultimate balancing act in everyone's life. We know whom we receive the good from and offer our gratitude. The absence of a simple thank-you creates an imbalance in the relationship and spiritual energy, while a simple thank you restores it.

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My Religion Is the Truth -- For Me

(50) Comments | Posted November 13, 2012 | 2:46 PM

I am intrigued by the blatant as well as the subtle claims that, "my religion is the only true religion," by numerous religious leaders. Of course it would be a truthful statement, if they consider adding, "...to me, as others are true to others."

Indeed, it is a common utterance...

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The Choice Between Chaotic Romney and Stable Obama

(10) Comments | Posted October 22, 2012 | 1:14 AM

The future of America is on the red alert now. Most of us have endured through bad times by losing jobs, letting our homes be foreclosed, and living on food stamps or grace of our friends. We have seen the ravages of budget deficit and sacrifice of thousands of Americans...

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America First: Tensions, Conflicts and Politics of Elections

(0) Comments | Posted October 15, 2012 | 12:34 PM

Tensions among friends come and go, but around elections, it's red alert.

This time of the year we are likely to tick off family members and friends because we differ in our political perspectives. Sometimes we are belligerent and push others to see our point of view as the right...

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A Possible Commuter Threat From Anti-Muslim Subway Ads

(4) Comments | Posted October 10, 2012 | 1:55 PM

Fox news had interviewed me on the topic, and I am glad they were able to show a few clips recently. Through the interview, I have urged the organizers of the subway campaign not to place the ad at this point in time, and I pray for the safety of...

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Some Muslims Don't Get It: Freedom of Speech and the Legitimacy of Muslim Protests

(17) Comments | Posted September 21, 2012 | 12:52 PM

The legitimacy of Muslim protests about the film "Innocence of Muslims" and the freedom of speech are major issues facing the world today. I am pleased to offer a summary of issues and pluralistic solutions.

It is not the Muslims, Jews or Christians who are bent on a collision course;...

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9/11 Prompts Strong Muslim Commitment to America

(10) Comments | Posted September 11, 2012 | 9:26 AM

Americans Muslims are fully committed to a strong, peaceful, prosperous and secure America. As Americans, we uphold, protect, defend and celebrate the values enshrined in our constitution. Our faith reinforces the creed of "One Nation under God, with liberty and justice for all."

The unidentified and un-expressed dream of every...

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Muslims Condemn Blasphemy Charges Against Christian Girl in Pakistan

(61) Comments | Posted August 21, 2012 | 3:50 PM

Muslims together condemn the arrest and imprisonment of a Christian girl, Rimsha Masih, in Pakistan on blasphemy charges.

The New York Times reported on Aug. 20:

The police jailed the girl, Rimsha Masih, and her mother on Friday after hundreds of Muslim protesters surrounded the police station...

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Sri Krishna's Birthday Celebrations: Happy Janmashtami

(39) Comments | Posted August 10, 2012 | 9:44 AM

Janmashtami is the celebration of Sri Krishna's birthday, the man who is the eighth Avatar (representation) of Vishnu, meaning the facet of creator that manages the preservation aspect of life.

Hinduism sees God in three broad categories: Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Brahma reflects the creator form of God, and...

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