Author Discusses Islam at Oct. 25 Luncheon
Author and Muslim-women’s-rights advocate Ayaan Hirsi Ali will discuss whether Islam is a religion of tolerance at an NPC luncheon on Monday, Oct. 25.
Hirsi Ali is a resident scholar with the American Enterprise Institute and founder of the AHA Foundation, created to protect the rights of women in the West from radical Islam and tribal custom. The second volume of her autobiography, “Nomad—From Islam to America: A Personal Journey Through the Clash of Civilizations,” was recently published.
The luncheon begins at 12:30 pm. Reserve at (202) 662-7501 or [email protected]. Cost of the luncheon is $17 for Club members, $28 for their guests and $35 for the public.
To submit a question in advance, put HIRSI ALI in the subject line and email to [email protected] before 11:00 am on the day of the luncheon.
Upcoming Luncheons:
Sept. 1: Christina Romer, chairman of the president’s Council of Economic Advisors
Sept. 13: The Rev. David Beckmann, president of Bread for the World and 2010 World Food Prize laureate
Sept. 30: Sen. John Cornyn, chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, and Sen. Robert Menendez, chairman of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
Oct. 12: Gen. Norton Schwartz, U.S. Air Force chief of staff
Oct. 15: Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice
Nov. 10: Actor Jeff Bridges
Dec. 2: Muhtar Kent, CEO of Coca Cola Co.
-- Doris Margolis, [email protected]