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Can Petraeus Push the U.S. Toward Peace in the Middle East?

4-13-2010

The taboo was finally broken and the genie is out of the bottle, despite some attempts to force it back.

A Darfuri Perspective on Sudan's Dubious Elections

Niemat Ahmadi 4-13-2010

As a Darfuri, I recognize the fact that this presidential and parliamentary election in Sudan is an important milestone for the implementation of the North-South Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA)

A Reading for April 15: The Parable of the Taxpayer

Chuck Collins 4-13-2010

This time of year it is useful to recount the parable of the angry taxpayer (from the VERY New Testament).

Why Outsider Critiques are Important for Emergent

Soong-Chan Rah 4-12-2010

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This Is What the Emerging Church Looks Like?

Jarrod McKenna 4-12-2010

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Enough Jawboning: A Bold but Hopeful Proposal for Middle East Peace

Arthur Waskow 4-12-2010

There is a biblical story in which Samson used the jawbone of an ass to defeat his enemies. Today some politicians seem to think "jawboning" -- talk and more talk, whether sweet or angry -- can actually win peace in the Middle East. But it will take much stronger action.

A Covenant for Civility

Jim Wallis 4-08-2010

The political polarization of our society has now reached a new and dangerous level.

Video of Civilian Deaths in Iraq and America's Culture of Violence

Logan Isaac 4-07-2010

"C'mon, just let us shoot

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Social Justice Christians at White House Easter Prayer Breakfast

Jim Wallis 4-07-2010

Yesterday morning, President Obama hosted an Easter prayer breakfast for a group of church leaders at the White House.

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Why Obama Needs an Ambassador for International Religious Freedom

Jim Wallis 4-06-2010

Religious persecution remains a major problem around the world, whether by repressive governments or by one faith against another. A position of U.S.

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What If Resurrection Is A Choice?

Jessica Coblentz 4-05-2010

"What if the resurrection was a choice?"

Christians, Jews, and Good Friday

George Mitrovich 4-02-2010

As a Christian, I have a high level of sensitivity toward Jews, of a never-ending sense to be protective of their religion

Bill To Reject Bipartisanship Receives Broad Bipartisan Support

Phil A. Buster 4-01-2010

Leaders of both parties in the House of Representatives hailed the passage of landmark legislation on Tuesday that rejects bipartisanship once and for all.

A New START Toward Nuclear Disarmament

Tyler Wigg-Stevenson 3-30-2010

When word came down last Friday that the U.S. and Russia would sign a new strategic arms reduction treaty (START), Ana Marie Cox posted this message to her 1.5 million twitter followers:

Circling Jericho in Zimbabwe?

Nontando Hadebe 3-23-2010

There seems to be a consistent political pattern emerging in Zimbabwe: first, there will be a violation of the unity agreement by ZANU (PF), followed by challenge by opposition parties with threat

A Flawed Step Forward on Health-Care Reform

Jim Wallis 3-19-2010

We all know how much the media love conflict, and they have fallen in love with the health-care debate. Yesterday's New York Times story on the final House vote expected this weekend simply said, "Showdown Near." That says it all about the gunfight at the O.K.