Civil Society
Migration and Millennial Muslims: Second Generation Nigerian Muslims in the United States
Ezekiel Olagoke Monday, 13 June 2011
Second generation Nigerian Muslims often experience alienation in their communities, especially in the wake of 9/11 and other more recent events. They are forging a new American identity, one that includes their racial, religious, and immigrant heritage.
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American Muslims: A (New) Islamic Discourse on Religious Freedom
John Musselman Monday, 13 June 2011
Three Muslim American intellectuals—Abdulaziz Sachedina, M. A. Muqtedar Khan, and Khaled Abou El Fadl—address the challenge of navigating Islam and liberal conceptions of religious freedom. These intellectuals' discourse on religious freedom may help build and maintain support among Muslims for religious freedom as a human right.
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Religious Leaders and Reform in Post-Mubarak Egypt
Jenna Larson Boyle Wednesday, 4 May 2011
Many religious leaders in Egypt are trying to encourage political reform that expresses citizens' desires for religious freedom, equality, and civil liberties. Religious leaders and organizations are uniquely equipped to also encourage social reform. These efforts will demonstrate the potential power of religion to help Egypt become both more stable and free.
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Security & Immigration: What is the State's Duty under God?
Mark Tooley Wednesday, 16 February 2011
The institutional church should be cautious about promoting legislative proposals as part of a larger agenda of political coalition building. Churches might more charitably and helpfully remind their members of broad principles that should guide our national conversation.
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Immigration & Security: Public Policy and Christian Ethics
Jen Smyers Wednesday, 16 February 2011
The best strategy to alleviate pressures on U.S. borders is to reform the immigration visa system. Christians should support a system in which effective and humane enforcement is joined with legal structures that are responsive to our economy and to the integrity of the family unit.
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Domestic Politics with Global Consequences: International Implications of Anti-immigrant Fervor
Kyle Longley Wednesday, 16 February 2011
In addition to affecting America's international standing and its security interests, Arizona's SB 1070 law raises moral issues, and the faith community should denounce anti-immigrant violence, irresponsible rhetoric, and unjust immigration policies.
The Role of the Catholic Church in Immigrant Integration
J. Kevin Appleby Wednesday, 16 February 2011
The Catholic Church is itself an immigrant church and it has helped integrate new immigrants into American society through services, education, advocacy, and solidarity. As churches integrate new immigrants into their religious practices, they do so in a uniquely American way.
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Immigration, Integration, and National Identity: Making the Case for a Hispanic Evangelical Contribution
Gabriel Salguero Wednesday, 16 February 2011
The two dominant narratives regarding immigration focus on values, principles, and the oughtness of our national identity. Therefore, citizen faith leaders have a critical stake in the conversation; they should counter the dominant narrative that fosters anxiety about immigrants.
A Christian Perspective on Immigrant Integration
Jenny Yang Wednesday, 16 February 2011
The focus of the immigration debate often neglects the vital question of immigrant integration. Government can promote successful integration by partnering with community-based and faith-based organizations, and churches should reach out to immigrants.
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The American Faith Community and a Just Integration Strategy
Charles Olmeda Wednesday, 16 February 2011
The faith community should address the polarizing issue of immigration reform. The National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC) proposes a "just integration strategy" that secures the borders, deports criminals, and provides pathways to integration.
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