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/

Perry for President.

A month ago as a moderate Republican I wrote, unless we find the right Republican candidate, Obama is the best option against the announced Republican candidates who are loaded with… Read more »

Honoring our Soldiers in Aghanistan

HONORING NAVY SEALS | A MINUTE OF SILENCE PLEASE In memory of our soldiers and Navy Seals who died on Saturday, please observe a minute of silence honoring them. May… Read more »

Serious dialogue on India and Pakistan

http://nabsites.net/demo/serious-dialogue-on-india-and-pakistan/ DRAFT I am as embarrassed as you may be, that we cannot find solutions to the issues between India and Pakistan. I am writing this note to the moderate majority… Read more »

Day 5 of Ramadan 2011

http://nabsites.net/demo/day-5-of-ramadan-2011/ Friday, August 5, 2011 | Ramadan 5, 1432 PURPOSE: To share and appreciate the diversity within Islam. THE PLAN: Iftaar at a mosque from every denomination including: Ahmadiyya, Bohra,… Read more »

Muslims in India – An Honest Look

I was hopping from video to video and dawned on this video on IBN with Shabana Azmi. Every word she has said resonates with me. The link is at the… Read more »

Muslims condemn Vandalism at Toronto Jewish School

The World Muslim Congress Condemns Vandalism at Toronto Jewish School Dallas, Texas – August 5th, 2011 – The World Muslim Congress condemns the vandalism of the Robbins Hebrew Academy which… Read more »

Day 3 of Ramadan 2011

Wednesday, August 3, 2011 | Ramadan 3, 1432 PURPOSE: To share diverse cultural experience of Ramadan. THE PLAN: Iftaar at a mosque from every denomination including: Ahmadiyya, Bohra, Ismaili, Shia,… Read more »

British Actress Inspired by Prophet Muhammad’s Life

Thanks to Hasni Essa for sharing this article with a great introduction, I read it and I really liked it. I can relate with Myriam Francois-Cerrah. The following note is… Read more »

The politics of Ramadan on Moon sighting

Muslims around the world will begin fasting from Monday, August 1, 2011 and for a whole month thereafter, however, for some it will begin only if the moon is sighted…. Read more »

TEXAS FAITH: When is it okay to apply moral absolutes to public policy?

Dallas Morning news weekly question: When is it okay to bring a faith-based belief grounded in moral absolutes to public policy debate? MIKE GHOUSE, President, Foundation for Pluralism, Dallas The… Read more »