Vol. 3, No. 2 (Fall 2005)

Articles in this issue address Islam and democracy, U.S. public diplomacy, and how faith-based non-governmental organizations can best effect change.

The Trivialization of Truth

Robert Seiple Thursday, 1 September 2005

Exaggeration or distortion of the facts has consequences that endanger real victims of human rights abuses and serve to discredit otherwise effective advocacy organizations. [FREE]

Politics, Propriety, and "Proselytism" in Russia

Vol. 3, No. 2 (Fall 2005)

Lawrence Uzzell Thursday, 1 September 2005

Many Russians agree with the view that Christianity is a tool of American cultural imperialism Unfortunately for Christian missionaries, the claim is not completely unfounded. [FREE]

Faith and Foreign Policy: A View from the Pews

Vol. 3, No. 2 (Fall 2005)

James Guth, John Green, Lyman Kellstedt, Corwin Smidt Thursday, 1 September 2005

The impact of faith on foreign policy is now a hot topic, and new data help provide objective information about public opinion on this critical area.

Uzbekistan and the Bush Doctrine

Vol. 3, No. 2 (Fall 2005)

Chris Seiple Thursday, 1 September 2005

The principles of the Bush Doctrine—that values and interests are two sides of the same coin—is not new to American history.

U.S. Public Diplomacy and Religion in the Muslim World

Vol. 3, No. 2 (Fall 2005)

David Fabrycky Thursday, 1 September 2005

The power and policies of the United States generate a high level of resentment overseas, especially in the Muslim world.

“Prophetic” NGO-Government Relationships: What Would Daniel Do?

Vol. 3, No. 2 (Fall 2005)

Larry Jones Thursday, 1 September 2005

The Bible provides three models for effective faith-based action in public life: Jeremiah, Obadiah, and Daniel.

Faith and Vocation: Trusting God on the Job

Vol. 3, No. 2 (Fall 2005)

Edward Gnehm Thursday, 1 September 2005

A former U.S, ambassador discusses how his faith affected his service with the State Department in the Middle East.

Young and Muslim in Post-9/11 America

Vol. 3, No. 2 (Fall 2005)

Hadia Mubarak Thursday, 1 September 2005

Muslim American identity, loyalty, and even safety was challenged after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Creation Values and the Environment in a Global Economy

Vol. 3, No. 2 (Fall 2005)

John Tiemstra Thursday, 1 September 2005

Successful sustainability requires efforts from a number of different sectors.

Whither Liberal Arab Democracy?

Vol. 3, No. 2 (Fall 2005)

Ahmed al-Rahim Thursday, 1 September 2005

Although the Arab world has seen a debate over democracy during the past century, no true Arab democracies have yet emerged.

On America's Vocation

Vol. 3, No. 2 (Fall 2005)

James McCullough Thursday, 1 September 2005

A review of With or Against the World? America's Role Among the Nations, by James W. Skillen.

Judging Just War

Vol. 3, No. 2 (Fall 2005)

Daniel Edward Young Thursday, 1 September 2005

A review of The Just War Revisited, by Oliver O'Donovan.

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