Today I’m starting a new podcast series of discussions with people from minority religions about their experience of being a religious minority in America.
As evangelicals now find themselves being a religious and cultural minority, I thought it would be potentially useful to hear how others have experienced that. Obviously, these situations are not direct parallels. There may be many things that don’t carry over. But hopefully there are some things we can learn from these stories. And even if not, it’s probably useful and educational to hear them.
These are not intended to be “interfaith dialogues” or theological discussions, but simply hearing about other people’s experiences and perceptions.
I’m hoping to be able to have future interviews with people who are Jewish, Mormon, and Hindu. If you have suggestions for people who might be good to have on the show, please send them my way.
But today I’m starting off by interviewing an American Muslim, Haroon Moghul. He’s an author, educator, and entrepreneur. Born to Pakistani immigrant parents in Connecticut and raised in New England, Haroon offers unique insights into navigating dual identities, building community across ethnic lines, and finding his place in a country where Muslims remain a small but diverse minority. From childhood memories of Christmas trees to raising his own children in Cincinnati, his story illuminates the challenges and opportunities of maintaining faith in a society that isn't built around you. Haroon was named as one of the 50 most influential Muslims in the Americas by EqualityX in 2023 and 2024.
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