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How war bypasses morality
By Russell P. Johnson — January 6, 2020
(Sightings) — Ironically, it is in times of crisis when we can be least likely to step back and compare our words and actions against our moral convictions.
The eclipse is deeper than we thought
By Jeffrey Salkin — August 17, 2017
(RNS) — It is not just the sun that is going into eclipse. It is human decency, and not just in Charlottesville.
Merkel says Islamist terrorism is biggest test for Germany
By guest — December 31, 2016
(REUTERS) The leader of Western Europe's largest economy also urged Germans to shun populism and said Germany should take a leading role in addressing the many challenges facing the European Union.
No kaddish for Castro
By Jeffrey Salkin — November 28, 2016
(RNS) Castro's revolution was a moral and spiritual failure. That is why I am not mourning his death.
Al-Shabab attack on Kenyan border town once again targets non-Muslims
By Fredrick Nzwili — October 26, 2016
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta called the most recent attack heinous and stressed that the country will not divide along religious lines.
Pope condemns ‘wave of terror,’ urges young people to shun indifference
By Yonat Shimron — July 30, 2016
KRAKOW, Poland — 'Once and for all, may we realize that nothing justifies shedding the blood of a brother or sister,' the pope told a gathering of youth.
Ten minutes with my Arabic teacher
By Lauren Markoe — July 11, 2016
(RNS) You want hope for peace between Israel and Palestinians? Meet my ten year old Palestinian Arabic tutor.
God weeps over Orlando
By Jeffrey Salkin — June 13, 2016
God weeps over what happened in Orlando. Now, what are we going to do?
Terror is not debatable
By Jeffrey Salkin — April 14, 2016
An academic debate on the acceptability of Palestinian terror raises the question: Are there no limits?
Terror attack at Paris magazine known for controversial Muslim sketches leaves 12 dead
By Kim Hjelmgaard — January 7, 2015
(RNS) Charlie Hebdo is known for its caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad and other controversial sketches and has frequently drawn condemnation from Muslims.
Boko Haram terrorists aim at Nigeria’s Muslims, too, killing 120 Friday worshippers
By Fredrick Nzwili — December 1, 2014
(RNS) The Islamist militant group Boko Haram has waged a campaign of terror in this part of the country since 2009. It had previously targeted churches.
Guest commentary: 20 years after Bosnia, finding meaning after terror
By Julia Lieblich — May 4, 2012
(RNS) Esad Boskailo is a Bosnian Muslim and I am a Jew, but when we decided to write a book together about finding meaning after terror, we were determined to avoid easy answers about suffering and religious language. By Julia Lieblich.
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