Media
Overcoming Violence: A Dialogue on Conflict Resolution in the Middle East
Andrea Bartoli, Michael Ostrolenk, Mubarak Awad, Suhail Khan Thursday, 16 September 2010
Conflict resolution is especially serious when violence is involved because violence can make anything tainted and disfigured. Christians should look at the realities that have been created in the name of what is sacred, with the humility to feel the obligation to repent and do better.
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Egypt’s ID Cards and the Baha’i Struggle for Privacy
Jessica Smelser Friday, 11 December 2009
In early 2009, the Egyptian Supreme Administrative court granted Baha'is and other religious groups the ability to insert a dash in the religious affiliation portion of the national ID card. There are important implications of this court case for the Baha'i community and for Egypt.
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New and Nonconventional Religious Movements: Implications for Social Harmony
Eileen Barker Thursday, 10 September 2009
In contemporary society there is far greater cultural and religious diversity than in the past. New religious movements are often misunderstood, portrayed inaccurately, and challenged by members of the wider society. [FREE]
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Media and Religion in the Arab/Islamic World
S. Abdallah Schleifer Thursday, 4 June 2009
The Arab media seem adverse not only to the broader canons of journalism but also to the Muslim heritage that insists on the accuracy of the word. There are now countervailing trends and alternative perspectives. (2006)
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The Kingdom of Jordan: Intra-faith Dialogue, Inter-faith Diplomacy
Drew Kumpf Friday, 20 March 2009
Jordan has initiated constructive dialogue within the Islamic community, and the country is playing an increasingly significant role promoting peace and religious coexistence.
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The Bully Pulpit: Religion in Presidential Rhetoric
Timothy Sherratt Monday, 1 September 2008
The inescapably religious character of public discourse means the next president may employ religious rhetoric, and should do so carefully, stressing human dignity over individual freedom.
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From the Editor: Toward a National Dialogue on Religion and Foreign Policy
Dennis Hoover Monday, 1 September 2008
The influence of faith on foreign policy is often overlooked in religion-related discussion. The Fall 2008 Review presents essays in the form of nonpartisan briefings to the incoming administration. [FREE]
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"Evangelicals for a Two-state Solution": A Muslim Perspective
Tarek Ghanem Monday, 18 February 2008
The open letter from leading U.S. Evangelicals to President Bush, despite its Abrahamic omissions, is an exemplary undertaking for Christian-Muslim relations and for Middle East peacemaking.
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Out of Context: Mass Media, Inter-Cultural Dialogue, and Religious Scripture
Nate Hower-Haken Thursday, 31 January 2008
As we interact with our global neighbors, building a common context will enable ongoing communication.
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From the Editor: Evangelical Politics of the Middle East
Dennis Hoover Saturday, 1 December 2007
The winter 2007 issue of The Review includes a special multi-faith forum of supporters and critics of the current U.S. drive for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. [FREE]
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