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The Islamic Enlightenment: Modern Struggle Between Faith/Reason | San Francisco Interfaith Council

The Islamic Enlightenment: Modern Struggle Between Faith/Reason

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Event Address

The Commonwealth Club
555 Post Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

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The Islamic Enlightenment: The Modern Struggle Between Faith and Reason

Christopher de Bellaigue, M.A. in Oriental Studies, Cambridge; Journalist; Author, The Islamic Enlightenment; Contributor, The New Yorker; Former Tehran Correspondent, The Economist
Jonathan Curiel, Journalist; Author, Al' America: Travels Through America’s Arab and Islamic Roots—Moderator 

Christopher de Bellaigue, who has covered the Middle East since 1996, will discuss his latest book, The Islamic Enlightenment, which discusses Islamic history as it relates to the modern world. De Bellaigue posits that, contrary to popular opinion, remarkable men and women from across the Muslim world have welcomed modern ideals and practices.

Location: 555 Post St., San Francisco
Time: 11:30 a.m. networking reception, noon program, 1 p.m. book signing
MLF: Middle East
Program organizer: Celia Menczel

Phone Number

415-597-6700

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