Author Archives: Mike Ghouse

About Mike Ghouse

Dr. Mike Ghouse is a public speaker and the Executive Director of the Center for Pluralism in Washington, DC. He is committed to building cohesive societies and offers pluralistic solutions on issues of the day. More about him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeghouse/

Islam in a nutshell, talk at Unity Church of Arlington

The Unity Church of Arlington has begun a series on teaching world religions and I was pleased to present “Islam in a nutshell”. The program was to be for an… Read more »

Ban Ki-Moon standing up for human rights of GLBT community

Honorable Secretary of the United Nations, Mr. Ban Ki -Moon, I salute you for taking the stand on the human rights of the GLBT community. It is time the leaders… Read more »

Proving other's religion wrong

Religion is about faith, and about belief. All faiths are a product of the needs of a society to bring harmony to the group, and all them are successful in… Read more »

Further on Quraan burning

Posted at WorldMuslimCongress@yahoogroups.com in response to concerns and question from Mian Waheed and Khalid Faridi. First of all, I second and endorse the words of Khalid, “Quran is our symbol…. Read more »

Texas Faith: Should the ban on political activity by churches be repealed?

Should the federal ban on political activity by churches and religious institutions be repealed – or remain in place? Our Texas Faith panel weighs in – and they don’t agree… Read more »

HAPPY NOWRUZ

I have not attended the Nowruz festivity in a while, but it is fresh on my mind. My Zoroastrian friends had a gathering and it was a pleasure to be… Read more »

TEXAS FAITH: How much of a candidate's religion is fair game?

What’s the difference between probing a candidate’s religious beliefs and probing a candidate’s involvement in promoting or even acquiescing in the activities of a religious institution? Texas Faith panelists respond,… Read more »

Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes of Oklahoma

Chief Akeem and Mike Ghouse – pictures in album link below March 14, 2012 – We went to see George Akeem and his family in El-Reno, Oklahoma. George is the… Read more »

I salute my friend Ghanshyam Dave

Vina Ben is my sister (Indian tradition) for nearly 18 years and her husband Ghanshyam is a great friend and brings out the boisterous one in me. When we are… Read more »

Mike Joins the board Israeli-Palestinian confederation

I am pleased to join the Israeli-Palestinian confederation committee to participate and contribute towards the peace process for the people of Israel and Palestine. With full empathy and affection for both the… Read more »