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Mims Weldon ’22 is currently in Intro to Islam and was in attendance as part of a class assignment. “I really enjoyed the lecture by Akyol and learned a lot about tolerance within Muslim traditions,” said Weldon. Some courses at Wofford, including Introduction to Islam and Newer Religions of the World, incorporated the lecture into the class, either as a mandatory class event or an extra credit opportunity. He has authored several books, including his new release, “Reopening Muslim Minds: A Return to Reason, Freedom, and Tolerance.” In addition, “Prospect Magazine” named Akyol as one of the world’s top 50 thinkers.Īs well as strong attendance by students, faculty, and Spartanburg community members, the lecture was broadcasted on YouTube and advertised outside of the Spartanburg community, leading to a stellar turnout for a guest lecture event. Working at the Cato Institute, Akyol focuses on the intersection of public policy, Islam, and modernity while also contributing opinion pieces for The New York Times, since 2013, regarding politics and religion in the Muslim world. The talk, titled “An Islamic Case for Freedom and Tolerance,” touched on Akyol’s experiences throughout his life as a practicing Muslim and his views on the similarities and differences of reality and perceptions of the religion.Īkyol is a senior fellow at the Cato Institute, an American libertarian think tank headquartered in Washington, D.C. 11, 2021, for a lecture in Leonard Auditorium.
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Wofford College welcomed scholar Mustafa Akyol to campus Monday, Oct.