Presidential Politics in the New South
I am a southerner -- born, bred, educated, and domiciled. I have been in many other places, both in this country and others, but my accent and worldview betray a deep southern bent. I was raised in a segre...
Reflections on the Arab Spring and the Persecution of Christians
As dictator after dictator was deposed in North Africa, people around the world began to talk about the “Arab Spring.” Many claim that what was happening in countries like Tunisia, Libya, and Egypt represent...
How to Respond to Our All-American Muslim Neighbors
Lowe’s national retail chain, following a conservative Christian group's call for businesses to boycott advertising on a new TLC reality show about Muslims, pulled its advertisements from All-American Muslim....
Would Jesus Occupy Wall Street?
The other day, a Facebook friend of mine posted a big caption on his profile: “JESUS Is With the 99%.” Predictably, he got a bunch of “likes” from his liberal buddies, and just as predictably, he got s...
Superheroes inspired by Quran: Nothing to fear
Buy levitra onlineth="270" height="149" />The contested reputation of Muslim leader Fethullan Gulen is a case study in the vexations faced by Muslims who are working for peace in a world too often convince...
Mustard Seeds of Hope: Israeli’s and Palestinian’s Standing Under the Banner of Non-Violence
My 1 year old daughter is at the stage in her development where she is captivated by anything around her. Whether a shoe, toy or even her own foot, she looks at each object with a curiosity and wonder that i...
Letter from a Young Evangelical to the Muslim World
Salaam aleikum, shalom, and peace be with you at the end of your holy month of Ramadan and on the eve of a reflective and solemn moment for Americans on the Tenth Anniversary of 9/11.
Many who share my eva...
What My Muslim Friend Taught Me About Jesus
Ali is my good friend and one of my hero’s. He has taught me so much. Let me tell you about him.
Ali grew up a Shi’ite Muslim in Iran. In an effort to complete his studies as a doctor of neurology, he moved...
Is the Quran Divinely Inspired?
Here's the Q:
I will keep this short and to the point. I am a devout Christian and will stay that way. But, I am also exploring Islam and trying to learn how to live at peace with our Muslim brothers and si...
A Humble Obituary for Osama bin Laden
Osama bin Laden, organizer, crusader, defender, soldier, terrorist, son, husband, and father has died last night at the young age of fifty-four. He was assassinated by the US military at a compoun...