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Revisiting the Legacy of Howard Thurman, the Mystic of the Civil Rights Movement
A review of Martin Doblmeier’s new documentary, “Backs Against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story.”
By Gene ZubovichReport
What These Muslim Activists Found at the Women’s March
“Our faith calls for speaking out for justice, not just for our own community, but for others,” says Khadija Husain of the Muslim Women’s Alliance.
By Monique ParsonsEssay
What the U.S. Catholic Church Gets Wrong About Native Dispossession
The Covington Catholic incident is another reminder of the Church’s missteps on Indigenous rights.
By Jack Downey and Kathleen HolscherEssay
We Are All Evangelicals Now
To understand how race matters in U.S. politics, take a closer look at evangelicals.
By Janelle WongReport
How Religious Conservatives Are Grappling with Racism
These conservatives admit that addressing racial injustice is a blind spot for the right. So what are they doing about it?
By Josh M. ShepherdInterview
The Political Progression of Modern Mormon Women
Colleen McDannell discusses her new book, “Sister Saints: Mormon Women Since the End of Polygamy.”
By Joseph StuartReport
The Parliament of the World’s Religions Is the Closest Thing We Have to an International Interfaith Movement
This year’s Toronto Parliament showcased the accomplishments of the interfaith movement, as well as the serious challenges it faces.
By Gene ZubovichInterview
What if the Israel-Palestine Conflict Cannot Be Solved? An Interview with Micah Goodman
The author of the Israeli bestseller “Catch-67” says, “If I overcome the dream of ending the conflict, then I can start doing what really matters ethically.”
By Michael SchulsonEssay
Eugene Peterson and the Imperative of Biblical Literacy
Biblical translation is not neutral. It’s a political act.
By Nyasha JuniorReport
Ahmadi Muslims Have a Storied American History—And a Legacy That Is Often Overlooked
Sectarian divides have often sidelined the contributions of Ahmadi Muslims to American Islam.
By Aysha Khan