Religion and Interfaith in the News

Israel risks alienating diaspora over definition of a Jew at telegraph.co.uk, July 23, 2010

By Adrian Blomfield. Israel has been warned it risks alienating the Jewish diaspora with controversial proposals to redefine who has the right to be called a Jew. The row has left Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, as an unwilling arbitrator in a stand-off of potentially historic proportions between American Jewish leaders and senior figures in his own coalition. . . Read the article.

 
Six steps to real interfaith work – “On Faith” at washingtonpost.com, June 21, 2010

By Pastor Bob Roberts. Following the recent Global Leadership Forum on Evangelicals and Muslims, hosted at Georgetown University, Pastor Bob Roberts offers six steps for how to move beyond dialogue to action. He notes that many interfaith dialogues are driven by liberal Christians and moderate Muslims, but that conservative Christians and Muslims must also do their best to work together despite “irreconcilable” theological differences. . . Read the article.

 
Mystical Form of Islam Suits Sufis in Pakistan. The New York Times, February 25, 2010

By Sabrina Tavernise. For those who think Pakistan is all hard-liners, all the time, three activities at an annual festival here may come as a surprise. . . Read the article.

 
Americans' bias against Jews, Muslims linked, poll says. Washington Post, January 21, 2010

By Michelle Boorstein. A poll about Americans' views on Islam concludes that the strongest predictor of prejudice against Muslims is whether a person holds similar feelings about Jews. . . Read the article.

 
Rabbis, Jewish groups back Muslims on minaret ban, Jerusalem Post, December 4, 2009  

By Matthew Wagner and Herb Keinon. Voters in Switzerland recently voted to outlaw construction of minarets. Jewish organizations have come to the defense of Muslim worshipers, arguing that the Swiss move was unjustifiable religious discrimination. “The best weapon against radical Islam is support for moderate elements in the Muslim community and promoting interfaith dialogue, said Rabbi Pinchas Dunner, Executive Director of the Conference of European Rabbis. . . Read the article

 
Redefining the “Jewish” in the Jewish State, Common Ground News Service, November 12, 2009  

By Rabbi Marc Gopin. Rabbi Dr. Marc Gopin, Director of the Center for World Religions, Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution at George Mason University, takes a fresh and critical look at what it means, and what it could mean in the ideal sense, for Israel to be a “Jewish” state. . . Read the article

 
Peace is not a competition among faiths: Jews, Muslims and Christians can seek, and do seek, stability in the Holy Land, Minneapolis Star Tribute, August 18, 2009  

By Rabbi Amy Eilberg, Wael Khouli, and Charles Lutz. A newly formed group, Minnesota Advocates for Israeli-Palestinian Peace, links those of Jewish, Christian and Muslim heritage who share the goal of a just and lasting peace for Israeli and Palestinians and who are committed to working for peace in their own communities. . . Read the article

 
Pope Benedict XVI Calls for Holy Land’s Religious Leaders to Reject Hatred, Telegraph, May 14, 2009  

By Tim Butcher. The Pope brought his message of reconciliation to the Holy Land, including appearances at several interfaith gatherings. "Let everyone reject the destructive power of hatred and prejudice, which kills men's souls before it kills their bodies,'' declared the Pope in Nazereth. “Lord, grant us peace," said Benedict. . . Read the article.

 
Muslim Charity Helps Jews Celebrate Passover, Yemen Times, April 13, 2009

By Khaled Al-Hilaly. Despite the difficulties faced by Yemen’s ancient Jewish community, Passover brought out the best in both communities and showed the potential for healing and friendship within the Abrahamic family. . . Read the article.

Iraq is Alive Again says Zainab al-Suwaij

Zainab al-Suwaij, Executive Director of the American Islamic Congress, talks about her recent visit to Iraq and the massive participation of women and religious parties in the democratic process. . . Read more.



An Open Letter and Call from Muslim Religious Leaders to His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI. October 13, 2007.

Read the letter.

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