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Exodus 23:9 — A Christian Perspective on Immigration
For decades it has been a common sight at sporting events, rallies, concerts – everywhere that television cameras capture public spectators. Somewhere in the crowd someone holds up a large sign be... Read More
Valid Sources of Knowledge
I’ve tried to come up with good justifications for writing this post, knowing that more than a few folks will find it boring, lacking the excitement of another commentary on Lady Gaga, the familiari... Read More
Riding a New Circuit: A Wesleyan Imperative for Interfaith Cooperation
“Though we cannot think alike, may we not love alike?” –John Wesley Although I do not consider myself a lifelong United Methodist, the church has been very formative in my life. Only now that ... Read More
Thanks a lot, Alan
Okay, fellow scholars…let’s get a roundtable discussion going, shall we? Any interreligious scholar worth their salt must address the dreaded list. You recall the list, don’t you? We can blame (... Read More
“The Meanest Daddy in the Whole Wide World” Joins the Conversation
Last night, my five-year-old daughter stuck her finger in my chest and told me in a roar I didn’t think her dainty frame was capable of producing that she’d prefer someone other than me be her fat... Read More
Learning from Harry Potter
Today Evanna Lynch told the world that J.K. Rowling helped her recover from anorexia. The Toronto Sun reports that she composed a letter to Rowling to thank her for the books, which gave her hope, and... Read More
Why We Fight
This semester I’m teaching an undergraduate seminar course titled Faith and Political Violence: Perspectives on Religion and Terror in Modern Politics. With Thanksgiving around the corner and studen... Read More
Muslim-Christian Relations in Pakistan by Zahid Shahab
While growing up in Lala Musa (Gujrat, Punjab) and Islamabad in Pakistan, I have witnessed Christians as domestic workers in my home and neighborhood. This job is considered to be one of the lowest fo... Read More
The Best (and Worst?) Ripostes to the New Atheism
Books & Culture: A Christian Review recently extended me the privilege of reviewing replies to the New Atheism, including one co-authored by Intelligent Design guru, Philip Johnson. Although it in... Read More