Tag: Islam
The Power of Peace! by Joshua Toepper
“How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity! (Psalm 133:1, NRSV)!” These words quoted by Rabbi Steven Morgan could not have been more appropriate a sentiment at s... Read More
Banning Religious Symbols: A Threat to European Values
As part of its campaigning, the party gave away computer games in which the player shoots at mosques, minarets and muezzin. Bundesbank board member Thilo Sarrazin’s book “Germany is doing away... Read More
“Becoming American?” Asks Good Questions
This article was originally published by Patheos’ Book Club. Well-researched and carefully documented, Becoming American? The Forging of Arab and Muslim Identity in Pluralist America adds nuance... Read More
Contemplating America’s Reaction to 9/11
Here in the US, much of the rhetoric surrounding 9/11 is centered on never forgetting what happened on that tragic day. Thousands of articles, documentaries and programs have been circulating in the d... Read More
What’s It All About?
I have a good amount to write in regard to 9/11 and how that day formed me, informed me, and changed me, but, here today, I want to write only a few points that I feel are worth noting. If 9/11 taught... Read More
Of 9/11 and Learning to Love the Other
For me, 9/11 began with religion: after my clock radio alarm gave me the first hint that something had gone terribly wrong, I knelt by my bed to pray that God would watch over the affected people. The... Read More
Separation of Church & State? Why Religious Voices Matter
I hear it in almost every congregation I visit: “We’re not sure it’s our role to get involved in advocating on issues. You know, separation of church and state.” But is that what our religious... Read More