History
Religion and a Human Rights Culture in America
Jeffrey Haynes Sunday, 1 June 2008
There is now a clear trend of greater cooperation between evangelicals and non-evangelicals, including secular liberals, in pursuit of human rights goals in U.S. foreign policy.
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Making the Case for Religious Freedom within the Islamic Tradition
Asma Afsaruddin Sunday, 1 June 2008
Plausible interpretations of Muslim texts can lead to robust endorsement of religious freedom. However, the question of who may authoritatively make interpretive decisions is not an easy one to answer. [FREE]
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Presidential Promotion of International Religious Freedom
William Inboden Sunday, 1 June 2008
Both the Clinton and Bush Administrations took steps to integrate religious freedom into foreign policy. The next President should build on this foundation, especially in the area of foreign aid.
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The International Religious Freedom Act: Sources, Policy, Influence
Laura Bryant Hanford Sunday, 1 June 2008
The first bill to address persecution abroad provided blunt correctives, but a second bill stressed change over punishment. Advocacy and "the dogged work of diplomacy" should be complementary approaches.
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The Origins and Legacy of the Movement to Fight Religious Persecution
Nina Shea Sunday, 1 June 2008
Educational efforts by evangelicals and broad-based support from a variety of religious leaders resulted in a dramatic legislative effort that led to the passage of the IRFA in 1998.
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International Religious Freedom Policy: Taking Stock
Allen Hertzke Sunday, 1 June 2008
The International Religious Freedom Act integrated religious freedom into a new U.S. foreign policy architecture. However, ongoing public support is needed to maintain momentum and increase visibility.
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African American Muslim Leaders and the War in Iraq
Lawrence Mamiya Saturday, 1 March 2008
Although both leaders oppose the war in Iraq, the Nation of Islam's Louis Farrakhan has assumed a more confrontational stance, while Imam Warith Deen Mohammed has taken a more accomodationist approach.
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African American Churches and U.S. Policy in Sudan
Allen Hertzke Saturday, 1 March 2008
African Americans have been significant in the movement to end recent conflicts in Sudan because they have employed relevant strategies honed in the civil rights and anti-apartheid movements. [FREE]
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Providence and the American Project
James McCullough Saturday, 1 December 2007
A review of American Providence: A Nation with a Mission, by Stephen H. Webb.
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The Identity of "Israel"
Richard Mouw Saturday, 1 December 2007
Evangelical Zionism merits critical scrutiny both from those who are committed to promoting a theologically-mature evangelicalism and from anyone interested in the complex theological contexts of Jewish-Christian relations. [FREE]
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