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Post by M. Hawbaker on Aug 19, 2019 19:45:33 GMT
Methodist school Shenandoah University has hired Hanaa Unus, a Muslim chaplain, to support their student’s religious needs. “Shenandoah is open to people of all faiths, or no faith, exploring their belief system and being leaders in this world for the greater good,” dean of spiritual life Rev. Dr. Justin Allen said, according to Diverse Education. “Hanaa provides the opportunity to be what we always say we value, and that’s a place that cherishes religious diversity.” The school nestled in Winchester, Va. has tasked Unus to work with all students, regardless of their religion, to address their spiritual needs. She is the first clergy person in the school’s nearly 150-year history to not identify as Christian. www.christianheadlines.com/contributors/mikaela-matthews/methodist-university-in-virginia-hires-muslim-chaplain.html |
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Post by barb43 on Aug 19, 2019 20:46:20 GMT
There are so many odd things involved in this, I don't know what is most shocking.
First, I didn't know a Muslim woman could be in a ministry position in the Muslim religion, but then again, I'd guess Muslim women need Muslim clerics, eh?
And then there's the whole conundrum of a Methodist University hiring a Muslim staffer to handle religious issues. I think Mark Tooley, president of the Institute on Religion and Democracy, best summed up the situation with the questions he asked:
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Post by M. Hawbaker on Aug 19, 2019 21:12:45 GMT
First, I didn't know a Muslim woman could be in a ministry position in the Muslim religion, but then again, I'd guess Muslim women need Muslim clerics, eh? I think it depends on which branch of Islam they belong too.
Some of the more liberal Muslim groups do allow female religious teachers and chaplains, but only men can be an Imam (roughly equal to lead pastor) of a Mosque.
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