Source: The Star
CHICAGO—The professor of a suburban Chicago Christian college who asserted Christians and Muslims worship the same God is disputing the university’s account of interactions with administrators who’ve initiated steps to fire her.
Larycia Hawkins, who’s Christian, posted her views on Facebook and wore a headscarf to show solidarity with Muslims. She has said that she continues to support the Muslim community, despite the firing threat.
Wheaton College officials say she refused to participate in “clarifying conversations” about theological issues. The private evangelical college on Tuesday initiated termination-for-cause proceedings.
But Hawkins says she met with administrators several times and provided statements explaining her beliefs, which she believes are line up with the college’s mission. She says she was initially told further discussion wasn’t required. She says college officials then changed requirements, saying her tenure would be revoked while she would have to participate in two years of conversations.
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Categories: The Muslim Times
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE BENEFICENT, THE MERCIFUL
1. Praise be to ALLAH, Lord of the Worlds,
2. The Beneficent, The Merciful.
3. Owner of the Day of Judgment,
4. Thee (alone) we worship; Thee (alone) we ask for help.
5. Show us the straight path.
6. The path of those whom Thou hast favored;
7. Not (the path) of those who earn Thine anger, nor of those who go astray.
The Holy Book: Chapter I (M. Pickthall Transl.)