May 16: Islamic Jihad, a Catalyst to Terrorism: Myth or Reality
Kevin Jaques, Director of Graduate Studies in the Dept. of Religious Studies at IU, explores whether Holy Jihad is even part of Islam.
When: Wednesday, May 16 8:00-10:30 AM
Where: Citizens Gas 2020 N. Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46202 (directions below)
Terrorism. Unfortunately, the word has become all too familiar to each and every one of us. Add to this reality, the probable no end in sight of this world-wide dilemma and you quickly start to realize the enormous impact it has and will have in every part of our life. This should beg the crucial question, “Why terrorism?” What is the driving force behind this madness? This is the essential question that must be clearly answered if we are to foundationally understand and then practically go about as a central Indiana community dealing with this seemingly monolithic issue. How important or not will it be to pro-actively welcome Muslim-Americans? These questions and more will again be grappled within a safe place at this month’s Roundtable forum.
Dr. Kevin Jaques, the Director of Graduate Studies in the Dept. of Religious Studies at Indiana University, Bloomington is an American-born specialist in Islamic law and theology. In Islamic Jihad, a Catalyst to Terrorism: Myth or Reality, Part II, Dr. Jaques will share his perspective based on his exhaustive research and experiences in Southeast Asia. Islamic “Holy Jihad” will be the focused issue in regards to even whether or not it exists in the Koran, the Muslims’ Holy book. Dr. Jaques has done research in the predominant Islamic countries of Malaysia and Indonesia. Dr. Jaques earned his Ph.D. in West and Southeast Asia Religions at Emory University.
The Diversity Roundtable of Central Indiana welcomes individuals from any organization interested in implementing a diversity strategy or maintaining a current initiative. Roundtable membership includes leadership representatives from:
Directions to Citizens Gas:
2020 N. Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-927-4408 (number for assistance with directions)
Coming from I65 North
Take the 21st Street & Martin Luther King exit ramp and make a left onto 21st Street. Continue East on 21st Street to Meridian (4 lights) and make a right onto Meridian. Citizens Gas is on the West side of the Street.
Coming from I65 South
Take exit #13B (Meridian & Pennsylvania Street) ramp, Continue West past Pennsylvania to Meridian. Turn right onto Meridian and continue North. Citizens Gas is on the West side of the Street.
Coming from 70 East or West
In the downtown loop, take the I65 North exit and immediately get in the far right lane to exit again at #13B (Meridian & Pennsylvania Street), continue west past Pennsylvania to Meridian Street. Turn right onto Meridian and continue North. Citizens Gas is on the West side of the Street.
Free parking is available in the South Parking Lot. Enter through the Meridian Street doors and the security guard will sign you in and provide visitor badges.
