Vol. 5, No. 1 (Spring 2007)
Rather than seeking to "reform" Islam, the West should consider ways to maximize the values of respect and inclusivity within Islam. This issue also addresses the link between religious freedom and security.
From the Editor: The Neo-Fundamentals
Dennis Hoover Thursday, 1 March 2007
Rather than seeking to "reform" Islam, the West should consider ways to maximize the values of respect and inclusivity within Islam. [FREE]
On Religion, Repression, and Rebellion
Philip Jenkins Thursday, 1 March 2007
Societies that abuse the religious rights of their subjects are likely to suffer damaging consequences.
Soul Wars: New Battles, New Norms
John Witte, Jr. Thursday, 1 March 2007
Because globalization causes more interaction between religious groups, religious beliefs must now compete in the open marketplace of ideas.
Affirming Identity, Achieving Pluralism: Insights from Interfaith Youth Work
Eboo Patel Thursday, 1 March 2007
Interfaith collaboration must begin with understanding and respect for the uniqueness of faith communities.
Read more: Affirming Identity, Achieving Pluralism: Insights from Interfaith Youth Work
Foreign Fields: International Aid and Faith-Based Organizations
Robert Lloyd Thursday, 1 March 2007
The ambiguities that have emerged from government funding for faith-based organizations call all actors to sensitivity when working in foreign fields.
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Memo to the State: Religion and Security
Chris Seiple Thursday, 1 March 2007
Authentic, informed religion is the best antidote to extremism and religious manipulation. [FREE]
The Economics of Religion and Secularization
Rachel McCleary Thursday, 1 March 2007
There are complex reciprocal dynamics at work in the relationship between economic development and religion.
Are Evangelicals Warming to Global Environmentalism?
Noah Toly Thursday, 1 March 2007
Evangelicals are beginning to accord a high priority to the problem of climate change, but controversy still exists.
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Is Al Qaeda Postmodern?
Richard Cohen Thursday, 1 March 2007
A review of Landscapes of the Jihad: Militancy, Morality, Modernity, by Faisal Devji.
A Lost Boy Tells Sudan's Story
Amy Rowe Thursday, 1 March 2007
A review of What is the What, by Dave Eggers.
World Religion(s)
Laura Merzig Fabrycky Thursday, 1 March 2007
A review of Religion in Global Civil Society, edited by Mark Juergensmeyer.
Forgiveness Without Theology?
Kathleen Fairchild Thursday, 1 March 2007
A review of Forgiveness in International Politics: An Alternative Road to Peace, by William Bole, Drew Christiansen, and Robert T. Hennemeyer.