The cabal of criminal thugs that Trump intends to designate as foreign terrorists should instead continue to be prosecuted by the Mexico and U.S. judicial systems and not mislabeled as military combatants for political purposes. Continue Reading
The unjust conditions that Muslims around the world face have induced a small group of them to resort to violence and interpret the religious text in a way that justifies their actions. But the problem is not solely intellectual and hermeneutical. It is more importantly social and political as well. Fixing these conditions is the unavoidable responsibility of peace seekers. Continue Reading
If the populist right openly invokes anti-Islamic sentiment while claiming to defend Christianity, the church should make clear that Christianity is incompatible with any calls for resentment of other faith groups. Continue Reading
The political movement of evangelical Christian support for the state of Israel is a prime example of politicized theology and right-wing ideological activism. But it is also a phenomenon of increasing cooperation, tolerance and interreligious engagement between Christians and Jews. Continue Reading
If we see the construction of religious identity as an important component in the promotion of mutual understanding among different faith traditions, policy endeavors may promote opportunities for people to explore and learn about faith traditions with which they are not familiar. Continue Reading
The case of Iranian religious minorities highlights the political nature of assimilation for stigmatized immigrant groups, even for immigrant groups that share the same religious faith as the host society or are religiously tolerated. Continue Reading
The policy choices of China’s leader, Xi Jinping, regarding the Uyghurs suggest too much repression rather than too many concessions. His administration should consider this possibility and redress the balance if it is going to endure. Continue Reading