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President Obama and Religious Freedom Promotion since the Cairo Speech
Dennis Hoover Monday, 8 March 2010
President Obama's speech in Cairo in June, 2009 represented a promising example of the Obama administration engaging Muslim peoples on religious freedom issues. The challenge, however, is to match words with actions.
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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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Citizenship and the Rising Generation of American Christians: A Reflection on "Caritas in Veritate" and Global Political Community
Drew Harmon Wednesday, 14 October 2009
Pope Benedict's proposal of "Charity in Truth" offers solid moral capital when it comes to examining citizenship in a globalizing world, fueling the charge to promote justice and further the common good.
Human Rights and the ASEAN Way
Will Shafferman Friday, 18 September 2009
If ASEAN wishes to take the task of protecting human rights seriously, the current ASEAN Way must be revamped. ASEAN must see its current philosophy as problematic and take note of how other organizations—for example, the EU—have found solutions to similar roadblocks.
Wind, Fire, and Unity: Pentecostals and Ecumenical Dialogue
Nate Johnson Friday, 28 August 2009
Pentecostals are increasingly involved in ecumenical dialogue—most recently with the World Council of Churches—yet it remains to be seen which tendencies will determine the extent of Pentecostal ecumenical engagement.
A New Language of Human Rights: The Four Rs
Robert Seiple Monday, 13 July 2009
The language of human rights needs to be elevated, and the four "Rs" presented here point the way forward. Advocates should pursue respect, reverence, redemption, and reconciliation.
Updating the Old, Integrating the New: State Secularism and French Muslims
Stephen Wong Monday, 29 June 2009
Localized change and a softer, updated version of France's policy of laïcité—or secularism—can honor the policy's historical significance and meet the current challenge of Muslim integration.
Why “Tolerance” Is Not Enough: A Muslim Perspective
Asma Uddin Monday, 8 June 2009
Revisiting the historical context and theological basis of Islamic religious tolerance prompts a renewed focus on rooting out oppression. "Tolerance" must be redefined to include mutual respect, equal treatment, and robust pluralism.
Radically Nonviolent Islam? Abdul Ghaffar Khan and his Muslim Army of Peace
Kelly Allen Wednesday, 6 May 2009
Abdul Ghaffar Khan's nonviolent army promoted social reform and education among the Pashtun people in Pakistan. Khan's commitment to nonviolence was rooted in Islam, and his example is relevant today.
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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