A building boom in the city’s sacred center has created a dazzling, high-tech 21st-century pilgrimage.
Rumi film will challenge Muslim stereotypes, says ‘Gladiator’ writer
An Oscar-winning screenwriter has agreed to work on a biopic about the 13th-century poet Jalaluddin al-Rumi, aiming to challenge the stereotypical portrayal of Muslim characters in western cinema by charting the life of the great Sufi scholar.
The Gospel Coalition and how (not) to engage culture
Pop the hood of the Gospel Coalition, and you’ll find that its modus operandi combines harsh critiques of those outside its tribe with a bunker mentality that silences any who dare to question their thinking.
When Muhammed Ali met Billy Graham
The passing of Muhammad Ali calls to mind a different era between Muslim-Americans and the evangelical establishment that seems to be waning.
When being pro-life did not mean being conservative
The history of the American abortion debate extends back to different times and political circumstances that even baby boomers are unlikely to recall.
Negligence in abuse cases enough to oust a bishop, Pope says
On Saturday, Pope Francis issued an edict on the protection of minors and vulnerable adults, in which he said that negligence on the part of a bishop can constitute removal from office.
Muhammad Ali: The face of ‘real Islam’
At a time when Muslims in the U.S. are facing scorn and bigotry, the boxing legend is remembered as the face of Islam.
Thousands of atheists gather in DC for ‘Reason Rally’
Thousands of atheists turned out Saturday on a muggy Washington day to take part in “Reason Rally,” dedicated to boosting the political power of the growing number of non-religious Americans.
Is the GOP losing its religion?
Among Republicans, religious issues have taken a back seat in the party’s discourse and religious leaders are playing a diminished role in the 2016 campaign.