Foreign Policy
Review
The Private Faith of Black Public Figures, from Ethel Waters to Muhammad Ali
A review of Randal Maurice Jelks’ new book, “Faith and Struggle in the Lives of Four African Americans:
Ethel Waters, Mary Lou Williams, Eldridge Cleaver, and Muhammad Ali.”
Report
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 Parsons
Essay
We Are All Evangelicals Now
To understand how race matters in U.S. politics, take a closer look at evangelicals.
By Janelle Wong
The Table
Let’s Recognize the Human Dignity of All People
It’s the sound of splashing that still, six years later, haunts me. I was in Budapest as part of a trip to Europe and touring …
By Daniel Darling
Report
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 Zubovich
Interview
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 Schulson
Report
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
Review
Russia’s Journey from Orthodoxy to Atheism, and Back Again
A review of Victoria Smolkin’s new book, “A Sacred Space is Never Empty: A History of Soviet Atheism.”
By Gene Zubovich
Report
How These Muslim Women Became NYC Civic Leaders
A new report measures Muslim contributions to New York City.
By Elisabeth Becker
Essay
The Politics of Religious Freedom Under the Trump Administration
Democrats and Republicans have different conceptions of what religious freedom means and what it demands.
By Jacob Lupfer