So many conflicts result from a lack of understanding. The more familiar you are with someone/something, the less likely you are to fight against it. The fact that so many Americans are unfamiliar with Islam and Muslims contributes to our misconceptions of this religion and it’s practitioners.
To build more understanding and reduce conflict, Josh welcomed Neenah-resident and Muslim-American Rabia Qureshi to talk about her background, explain how she experiences cultural conflict, and help dispel some misunderstandings about Muslims. We just scratched the surface, so watch for Rabia to return to Fresh Take in the future! Until then, enjoy the replay of the interview from Nov 13: