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Liberated from Dhimmitude

It’s heartbreaking to see Christians used as pawns in this war, and shameful to see the media—and even Christian institutions—do the enabling. Continue Reading »

26 Feb 2024 0

Should the Muslim Call to Prayer Be Broadcast in American Cities?

by Cory Stockwell

We should not conflate equality and equivalence. Those who do so risk cutting themselves off from the traditions that make them who they are. Continue Reading »

22 Aug 2023 0

A Tale of Two Muslim Generations

by Ismail Royer

Some have described Hamline as representing a contemporary case of blasphemy. But now, we see blasphemy as a crime against our new god: the self. Continue Reading »

23 Jan 2023 0

Joseph Ratzinger’s accomplishments as biblical expositor and theologian have been gratifyingly acknowledged over the past six days. Yet his insights into the drama of modern social and political life have rarely been mentioned. Continue Reading »

6 Jan 2023 0

The G20 Gets Religion

by Mary Ann Glendon

The two days of discussions began with a frank acknowledgment that religion has all too often been a source of, or a pretext for, conflict in today’s increasingly interdependent world. Continue Reading »

17 Nov 2022 0

Salman Rushdie and the Social Media Fatwa

by Carl R. Trueman

The desire to paralyze public discourse by threats, nastiness, and all-round verbal thuggery is the preferred approach of radicals of all shades of opinion on social media, be it Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Continue Reading »

18 Aug 2022 0

The Girls Who Resisted Boko Haram

by Jonathon Van Maren

While the world demanded their return, the captive girls were under relentless pressure to convert to Islam and marry militants chosen for them. They were threatened with beheading or brutal slavery if they refused. Continue Reading »

16 Aug 2022 0