Last night, Rice University hosted the film SUPERNOVA: The Music Festival Massacre, produced by gebrueder beetz brothers film production screened with the support of Dr. Craig Considine scholar, professor and faculty member who helped bring a new perspective to the Israel-Hamas conflict. The film presented at…

I woke up today - Easter Sunday - reflecting on the importance of passing down family traditions onto the next generation.

I am not simply talking about rituals and routines. These are important, but more important is the values that they transfer.

My humble advice on this…

I will be hosting a screening of “Supernova - The Music Festival Massacre” on 4 April from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm in Keck Hall #100 at Rice University.

On 7 October 2023, Hamas attacked southern Israel. It was the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust. At the Supernova Sukkot…

Meeting Rabbi Barry Silver and experiencing his “Cosmic Judaism” in action had a big impact on me.

By the invitation of Khalid Minhas (Khalid Minhas, MD FACC) and Mansura Minhas (@mansuraminhas), I had the pleasure of spending a day with Rabbi Silver a few years ago at his home in Boca…

Some Considines were out today for a Saint Patrick’s Day lunch. An older man, full of good energy - and wearing green in honor of the occasion - came to our table, and offered some warm words.

He said, as I paraphrase - “You can buy your children all the gifts in the world, but…

I am looking forward to hosting Sabahat Ali of the The Review of Religions for a conversation and Q&A to explore the ultimate question, “Does God exist?”

Join us on 26 March at Rice University for what is sure to be a profound evening tackling the biggest questions of our existence.…

It is now known that Itay Chen, a 19-year-old American citizen from Brooklyn, NY, was murdered on 7 October by Hamas, which still holds his bodily remains.

Chen was previously thought to be one of the American hostages held in the Gaza Strip.

American leaders must do everything…

I am wishing a blessed Ramadan to all my friends and kindred spirits around the world.

May your holy month nourish your hearts and touch your souls.

May it strengthen your minds, inspire your communities, and uplift all of humanity.

Let me add that Ramadan 2024 coincides with…

A recap of 'Friends of Freedom' at Rice University with Enes FREEDOM. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this successful event. ricethresher.org/article/2024/0…

Imam Shamsi Ali (Imam Shamsi Ali), a role model of mine, recently delivered an important speech during Interfaith Harmony Week at the United Nations (UN) in New York City.

In his speech, Imam Ali said that every human being is “born with the nature of love and harmony. That is our…

Thank you, Enes FREEDOM, for an informative and inspirational evening at Rice University. It was great hosting you.

We appreciate your commitment to human rights and support your efforts against authoritarianism around the world.

We also thank you for reminding us about what it…

It was great hosting Enes FREEDOM for a memorable evening with the Rice University Men’s Basketball program.

We talked about the important role that sports play in unifying human people across the perceived divides.

Basketball is an especially important vehicle in building…

“When I think about America, I think about freedom. Freedom of speech, freedom of religion. It’s a peaceful country.” - Enes FREEDOM

Enes Freedom - an NBA star and Nobel Peace Prize nominee - became a U.S. citizen in 2021, as this video shows. He celebrated by changing his last…

The Humanity of Muhammad: A Christian View by Dr. Craig Considine
What makes an American Catholic of Irish and Italian descent one of the leading global voices in admiration of Prophet Muhammad?
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Join us on 27 February at Rice University for an inspiring evening with Enes FREEDOM, a beacon of light and fearless voice in the struggle for human rights. news.rice.edu/news/2024/form…

I am looking forward to hosting Enes FREEDOM at Rice University on 27 February.

“Friends of Freedom” will be a lively Q&A session. It is open to the public.

Enes Freedom - an NBA player - is one of the world’s foremost human rights activists. He is a Nobel Peace Prize nominee…

Abraham - the first of the Hebrew patriarchs - is the inspiration behind peace initiatives like the Abraham Accords and the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi.

He is more important than ever. Who is Abraham and why does he matter in the 21st century?

Abraham made a sacred…

The 7 October 2023 attack in southern Israel has not - and will not - deter the peacemakers.

President Joe Biden is reviving talks to normalize relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia, paving the way for the latter to join the Abraham Accords.

Peace will be secured by…

Alarming that democratic rights are being denied in #Pakistan due to religion in next week's elections. No one, including Ahmadiyya Muslims, should be denied the ability to vote due to their faith.

Please pray for the souls and families of Christopher J. Chambers (Navy Special Warfare Operator 1st Class) and Nathan Gage Ingram (Navy Special Warfare Operator 2nd Class).

Chambers and Ingram - two Navy Seals - passed away on 11 January while boarding a ship carrying Iranian…