Here are three ways Pope Francis could seriously rock the boat.
The Audacity of Pope
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Islam
Uighur Unrest in Xinjiang Has Nothing to Do With “Terrorists”
Xinjiang, China’s largest and westernmost province, is home to over eight million Uighurs, a Turkic-speaking, predominantly Muslim ethnic minority. The Uighurs have lived uneasily alongside China’s Han majority for centuries, ever since the Qing dynasty seized control...
Tunisia Must Not Fail
The economic situations of the Tunisians who drove the revolution have not improved one bit. Tunisia’s leaders need to intensify their efforts to stimulate economic development, and fast. But how can they do so when they are a little preoccupied setting up an entire government? This is where Washington comes in.
Purge of the Marabouts: Salafists Target Tunisia’s Islamic Heritage
Salafists are acting as the brownshirts of the Arab Spring.
Review: The Light in Her Eyes
The role of women in Islam has generated considerable debate internationally. One remarkable documentary elucidates this discussion by sharing the story of Houda al-Habash, a Syrian Muslim preacher and leader.
AQ in Iraq Has a Funny (Ha, Ha) Way of Observing Ramadan
Al Qaeda in Iraq mounted its deadliest attacks of the year.
Are Islamists Role Models to Christian Fundamentalists?
Despite what Christian fundamentalists wish, religion and politics are unlikely to become one in the United States.
Review: The Islamists Are Coming
The Islamists Are Coming: Who They Really Are is a compilation of essays edited by Robin Wright that examines the backgrounds, worldviews, and positions on political, economic and social issues of Islamist political parties across the Middle East and North Africa. The success of Islamists in elections indicates that these parties enjoy support from large sections of the Arab world. Although Islamists did not initiate the “Arab Spring” or participate in the early protests, they are now using this democratic awakening in the region to acquire power.
Mountains Made of Muslims
Few in the West are aware of the extent of the savagery that Christians rained down on Muslims during the crusades.
Justifications for Slaughtering Muslims Were in Ample Supply for Crusaders
The Koran is condemned for promoting violence against non-believers, but the Bible has been mined to justify the killing of untold numbers of Muslims.