Forum Helps the Curious Understand Islam
Grusich, Kate, Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)
Byline: Kate Grusich Daily Herald Staff Writer
More than a month after the terrorist attacks, interest in Islamic beliefs is booming as many Americans try to decipher the faith.
In an attempt to enlighten Lake County residents, the Evangelical Free Church of Wauconda sponsored a dual-perspective forum Thursday night to give listeners some understanding of Islam and the religion's beliefs about war.
The forum, which included a question-and-answer session, was led by Roy Oksnevad and Sam Shamoun.
Oksnevad is an associate at the Center for Islamic Studies at the Billy Graham Center in Wheaton. He gave the audience of about 30 people a brief overview …
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Article title: Forum Helps the Curious Understand Islam.
Contributors: Grusich, Kate - Author.
Newspaper title: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL).
Publication date: October 19, 2001.
Page number: 10.
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