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Biblical archaeology: Searching for the historical Jesus

Easter is an annual rite of spring, and so it seems are new claims and books and television programs about the Jesus of history. This year is no exception, as a number of developments related to the Bible and archaeology are coinciding with the Christian remembrance of the death and resurrection of Jesus.

Muslims a decade after 9/11: Assimilation and Islamophobia

The 10th anniversary of the terror attacks of Sept. 11 inevitably puts a spotlight on Islam and in particular on the growing Muslim community in the United States. That spotlight reveals both ongoing problems as well as significant progress, and ReligionLink provides a roundup of resources for covering these topics.

Middle East turmoil: A secular or religious revolt — or both?

Popular protests continue to roil the Middle East, spreading from Tunisia and Egypt to Bahrain and Libya and elsewhere. Speculation is rife about what could come next, but also about the role Islam could play in reconfigured Arab countries — and what role religion is playing in sparking the current revolts.

Crisis in the Holy Land: Israel and the Gaza blockade

The crisis over the Israeli boarding of a ship filled with activists trying to challenge Israel’s blockade of the Palestinian-run Gaza Strip is continuing, and the conflict has serious ramifications for religious groups in the Middle East and in the United States.

Muslims at Ramadan: Showcasing a diverse minority

The Islamic holy month of Ramadan begins on or about Aug. 22, and the fasting and abstaining and feasting that accompany the observance are among the most prominent markers of North America’s growing Muslim population. But few may realize how diverse the Muslim community is.

Pointers for reporters on disputed issues in the Middle East

The U.S. and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict • See ReligionLink’s issue on Supporting Israel: Jews and U.S. evangelicals • See ReligionLink’s issue on Challenging Israel: divestment and Palestinian issues The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is rife with disputed terms, rulings and more. Explanations on these issues are complex and take more than a sentence to clarify. Reporters are [...]

Challenging Israel: divestment and Palestinian issues

UPDATED JULY 31, 2006 MIDDLE EAST The U.S. and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict • See ReligionLink’s issue on After Presbyterian vote, is divestment dead? • See ReligionLink’s Q&A on pointers for reporters on disputed issues in the Middle East With Israel locked in deadly combat with Hezbollah forces in Lebanon, the echoes of war and apocalypse [...]