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  • When Religion Turns Evil with Dr. Charles Kimball

    Sunday, April 29
    4:00 p.m.

    Join us as we explore religion's capacity to work for either good or evil. Wake Forest University religion professor Dr. Charles Kimball leads a compelling discussion around religion's capacity to work either for good or evil. Every religion has the capacity to work either for good or evil, and he contends that there are five warning signs that we can recognize when religion moves toward the latter.


    Cost is $4 for Museum members; $6 for non-members. Call 704.333.1887 ext. 501 for reservations.
    CAMP Monthly Meetup Dinner

    CAMP's Monthly Dinner Nov 11 -The speaker was Dr. Masoud Khan and the topic was healthcare

    Host: Council for the Advancement of Muslim Professionals
    Location: Panera Bread
    14835 John J Delaney Drive, Charlotte, NC 28277
    When: Friday, November 11, 7:30pm

    Coffee Conversations-Disengagement from Faith: Why young adults are choosing not to participate in religion- Dec 15, 2005

    Does it seem that young adults are moving away from their faith? If so, what has drawn them away from their faith? Is there a difference between being spiritual and being religious? Do you consider yourself spiritual despite not actively practicing your faith? Do you desire to become more involved in your faith, but find it difficult?

    If you’re interested in learning more about this topic, then join us for an interfaith discussion at the next Coffee Conversations program entitled Disengagement from Faith: Why young adults are choosing not to participate in religion . As you explore these issues you will have the opportunity to meet new people and build relationships with others across faith and race differences.

    Coffee Conversation is a series of discussions that has been sponsored by Mecklenburg Ministries. Previous Coffee Conversations programs have been attended by individuals from different faiths and ethnicities who’ve engaged in thoughtful discussion. If you would like to read a recap of these events please visit our events page.

    When: Thursday December 15, 2005
    Time: 6:00 – 7:30
    Where: Dowd YMCA, 400 East Morehead Street

    2005 Diversity Summit for the NCCJ
    Rose Hamid and Mubeen Khan (CAMP-VP) were amongst panelists from many other faiths including Christians, Jews, Bahais, and Hindus to address a classroom of diverse high school students as part of the 2005 Diversity Summit for the National Conference for Community and Justice. The two sessions that Rose and Mubeen participated in were titled, “Is My God better than Your God?” where each panelist provided a brief overview of their faith to approximately 25-30 students and then fielded questions from the participants.
    Class on Islam in America
    Shaun Ahmad (CAMP President) and Helen Berhane taught a class on Islam in America on Wednesday, April 20th at the Dilworth Methodist Church in conjunction with Mecklenburg Ministries. Approximately 15-20 people were in attendance with an excellent discussion on the issues facing Americans and Muslims in our country.
    Lecture on Islam and Christianity
    Shaun Ahmad (CAMP President) and Maryam Amiruddin presented the commonalities and differences between Islam and Christianity on Wednesday, April 13th at the Dilworth Methodist Church in conjunction with Mecklenburg Ministries.
    Class on Islam 101
    Shaun Ahmad (CAMP President) and Hina Masud taught a class on the basics of Islam on Wednesday, April 6th at the Dilworth Methodist Church in conjunction with Mecklenburg Ministries. Approximately 15-20 people were in attendance to increase their understanding on the basics of Islam, the religion’s teachings and practices.
    Sharon Towers Enrichment Seminar on Comparative Religions
    In March 2005 members of CAMP were invited by Sharon Towers to speak about Islam during its comparative religions discussion series.  Mubeen Khan (CAMP-VP) and Helen Berhane (Public Relations Director) spoke to an audience of more than 50 people.  The discussion included information about basic Islamic beliefs, the five pillars of Islam and common misconceptions.  Members of the audience asked several questions and commented that the discusssion was very enlightening and allowed them the opportunity to better understand the Islamic faith.  CAMP was pleased to have the opportunity to speak with members of Sharon Towers and looks forward to a continued relationship.
    Interfaith Habitat for Humanity Project
    CAMP- Charlotte led the efforts for the Muslim community as the main organizer for the interfaith efforts of building a home for a needy family in Charlotte. Muslims worked hand-in-hand with community members of other faiths to build a home as part of the Habitat for Humanity project. CAMP raised almost $3,000 for this most worthwhile cause that started in January of 2005 and ended with a dedication ceremony and completed home the following month.
    CAIR- Know Your Rights Workshop
    CAMP- Charlotte organized a “Know Your Rights” workshop by bringing down CAIR representation and an attorney to Charlotte to talk about FBI interviews. Over 50 people participated in the workshop that educated participants on the basic law enforcement rules and rights of those being asked for interviews. The workshop created awareness of profiling of Muslims in Charlotte and North Carolina.
    Networking Dinner
    Approximately 60 people came to Jaipour where CAMP Charlotte held its first event. The dinner was also attended by non Muslim community leaders who came to discuss the concerns of the Muslims.
    Career Development Workshop
    Setup a symposium for Muslims to learn about careers in Education, Finance, Healthcare and Technology. This event created networking opportunities for Muslim professionals and students that actually led to two participants securing jobs from workshop.
    Social Fundraising Event
    CAMP Charlotte was able to raise several hundred dollars by holding a Taboo tournament. Eight teams competed to win the tourney. Proceeds from the event were used to support an event that CAMP co-sponsored with Ash-Shaheed Islamic Center bringing Imam Abdul Malik Mohammad down to Charlotte.
    Lecture by Imam E. AMM
    CAMP and ASIC invited Imam E. Abdul Malik Mohammed to Charlotte to talk about Islam in America. The Imam who is a representative of Imam W.D. Mohammad spoke about what it meant to be Muslim in America and how we as a community could grow spiritually. This was the first co-sponsored event between CAMP and ASIC. (you can remove the co-sponsored parentheses info from the link in red since it is covered in this explanation)
    Fundraising Dinner for Masjid As-Shaheed
    Many members of CAMP- Charlotte led efforts to organize a fundraising dinner for Masjid As-Shaheed on July 23,2004. The event was a tremendous success with the guest speaker motivating the community to raise over $75,000 to help complete the final stage of the Masjid. Over 150 people from almost every Islamic organization in Charlotte came together to help support this cause. It created a sense of unity, understanding, and goodwill between all the different masajid in Charlotte.
    Community Connections (US State Department Citizen Diplomacy Program)
    Hosted leaders from Kazakhstan (Arranged by International House) July 12- July 30th.


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