"Ali has been vastly more than an example of a kid gone straight who lived the American dream. He has been as a political activist, humanitarian, sage and, especially as a Muslim, a guide for this Christian -- and I suspect for many more. Equally important, at a time when Americans seem to be addicted to hoarding weapons (as never before), Ali reminds us that the ring is a better place than the streets and boxing gloves are better than guns for working out our anger and our fears. The violence that once again knocks at the doors of our embassies sickens me just as much as hatred against Muslims. Maybe those of us who are Christian and American could be helpful at this moment by remembering Muhammad Ali and saying to our near and distant neighbors: Assalamu alaikum -- Peace be with you."...Willie James Jennings.Associate Professor, Duke Divinity School.
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