
 The Thinking Muslim American Muslims, Social Liberalism & the Culture Wars with Mobeen Vaid
 Nov 6, 2022 
 Guest Mobeen Vaid addresses the liberalization of social attitudes within the Muslim community. The podcast explores American Muslims' perspectives on Islam, challenges of aligning political views, controversy surrounding religious education, culture wars within the Muslim community, the role of school boards in addressing cultural issues, political decision making within the Muslim community, and challenges faced by Muslims in the West. 
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 Introduction 
 00:00 • 2min 
 The State of American Muslims and their Perspectives on Islam and the West 
 02:27 • 22min 
 Controversy Surrounding Religious Education for Children and Parenting Guidelines 
 24:43 • 2min 
 Controversial Pro-Gay Books and the Culture War in Deirbun, Michigan 
 26:39 • 5min 
 The Power of School Boards and Curriculum Changes in the US Education System 
 31:32 • 4min 
 Political Decision Making of the Muslim Community 
 35:28 • 28min 
 Preserving Islam in the West: Migration and Alternatives 
 01:03:06 • 7min 
