Islam

Christians Retrace Crusaders’ Steps.  The dramatic story of what happened when believers retraced the eleventh-century Crusaders’ steps, apologizing to Muslims and Jews for the sins of their forebears. (Christianity Today magazine article)

Christians to Muslims and Jews: “Crusades were wrong.”  The dramatic story of what happened when believers retraced the eleventh-century Crusaders’ steps, apologizing to Muslims and Jews for the sins of their forebears.  (Short, op-ed)

Moderate Muslim leaders build bridges to Christians.  Do all Muslims threaten Western life?  138 prominent Muslim leaders of diverse stripes and nationalities extend the hand of friendship to Christians, stressing common ground as a basis for peace. (Short op-ed.)

Jerusalem’s Delicate Balancing Act.  It’s easy to see why this city – bustling with spiritual, social and political contrasts – is the focus of so much world attention.  King David’s ancient admonition to “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem” has significant modern implications. (Short op-ed)

Why Radical Muslims Hate You.  Many Muslims love peace.  But if you are a Westerner, an American, a non-Muslim, or a Muslim of a different stripe than they, then some radical Muslims hate you.  Would you believe that dancing in American churches helped fuel some of today’s radical Muslim anger?  (Probe radio series transcript.)  German

Jordan’s Moderate Arab Spring.  As we sat in a Parliamentary conference room talking with Jordan’s Senate president and his colleagues, we could see why Jordan’s Arab Spring has been more subdued than most.  (Short op-ed by Rusty Wright and Meg Korpi)

Jordan’s Bold Educational Experiment. Amid continuing Middle Eastern political and social unrest, a quiet revolution is taking place in Jordan that could help reshape the future of that nation and provide a model for the world. It is a revolution not of guns or violence, but of character and mind—and it was started by King Abdullah himself.(Short op-ed by Meg Korpi and Rusty Wright)

Exodus movie: brother-enemies, slavery, liberation.  If you were an epic-adventure filmmaker and wanted a protagonist who could connect with over half the world’s population, Moses would be a prime candidate.  He’s revered by Christians, Muslims and Jews.  Ridley Scott’s Exodus: Gods and Kings stimulates interest in this timeless story.  (Short op-ed)