We are convening today, just days after Easter and Passover, and on the eve of Ramadan to discuss what religious freedom means in the US. We have @lukewgoodrich @omarsuleiman504 @sikhprof & @asmauddinesq joining us #RamadanReligiousFreedom

Our #RamadanReligiousFreedom guests include:

@asmauddinesq is the author of When Islam Is Not a Religion: Inside America's Fight for Religious Freedom https://www.asmauddin.com/book ; expert advisor on religious freedom @osce_odihr, and Fellow @aspen_iap #RamadanReligiousFreedom

@SikhProf, a scholar and activist, who serves as Senior Fellow for the Sikh Coalition and Visiting Professor at Union Seminary. #RamadanReligiousFreedom

@LukeWGoodrich is VP of @BECKETlaw, where he litigates religious freedom cases for people of all faiths, and the author of Free to Believe: The Battle Over Religious Liberty in America: https://amzn.to/2yU2ZVM  #RamadanReligiousFreedom

Imam @omarsuleiman504 is a Scholar and activist who serves as the President of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research #RamadanReligiousFreedom

In When Islam Is Not A Religion @asmauddinesq emphasizes the importance of protecting the religion and religious liberty of all Americans, regardless of their political or religious beliefs. Our conversation today is centered on these essential themes. #RamadanReligiousFreedom

Q1: Our diverse spiritual practices make America what it is. Can you reflect on the importance of protecting religion in America? #RamadanReligiousFreedom

Q2: What are some ways your religious community has helped strengthen America in these troubling times, as we struggle with the coronavirus ravaging people’s lives? #RamadanReligiousFreedom

Q3: How does religious freedom help religious communities serve their communities? What are some ways religious communities would be impacted in the absence of religious freedom? #RamadanReligiousFreedom

Q4: In When Islam Is Not a Religion, @asmauddinesq says the claim ‘Islam is not a religion’ has implications for all religious believers and all Americans. Can you reflect on what it means for your faith community? #RamadanReligiousFreedom

Q5: What are some specific religious freedom threats you think your community is facing? #RamadanReligiousFreedom

Q6: During Ramadan, Muslims often use interfaith iftars to build bonds. What are some other ways we can continue to foster community during these troubling times? #RamadanReligiousFreedom

Thank you for joining us today--these conversations help foster unity across religious lines. Where can people follow up with you and your work? #RamadanReligiousFreedom

Once again, thank you to our panelists and all who joined! We encourage everyone to learn more about religious freedom by following the panelists and checking out @asmauddinesq’s book https://bit.ly/2Eywz2E  #RamadanReligiousFreedom