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Religious Violence and Islam’s True Sacrifice

September 13, 2016/0 Comments/in Religion /by Adam Ericksen

Adam Ericksen sees a fortuitous congruence as the beginning of Eid Al-Adha (Islam's Festival of Sacrifice) falls on September 11th this year. He asserts that the true sacrifice Allah desires is not the death of anyone but the relinquishing of faith in violence.

Islam and Violence: Debunking Myths on the 15th Anniversary of 9/11 — A Presentation by Dr. Asma Afsaruddin

September 9, 2016/1 Comment/in Religion /by Suzanne Ross

Dr. Asma Afsaruddin takes up the issue of violent jihad and convincingly explains why such a belief is a misreading of the Koran. The Raven Foundation sponsored Dr. Afsaruddin's lecture at this year's Colloquium on Violence and Religion. We present her lecture her in video and audio format.

Ramadan: Doing the Impossible and Fasting From Violence

June 8, 2016/2 Comments/in Religion /by Lindsey Paris-Lopez

Lindsey Paris-Lopez believes the best way to show solidarity with Muslims during Ramadan is to take a permanent fast from violence. It may seem impossible, but surely it's easier to give up instruments of death than to refrain from food which sustains life!

The Truth about God and Interfaith Relationships

April 25, 2016/1 Comment/in Religion /by Adam Ericksen

Adam Ericksen claims that the true God of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam doesn’t lead to fear, exclusion, and death. The true God subverts the politics of fear, exclusion, and death. The true God transforms our relationships from rivalry into love.

Jesus Was Killed For National Security Reasons: Good Friday, Fear, and Muslim Surveillance

March 25, 2016/12 Comments/in Politics & Pop Culture /by Adam Ericksen

"On Good Friday, Jesus reveals that we don’t have to live by a poltics fear. In fact, he frees us from fear, even the fear of death. Faith in Jesus means that we no longer have to kill or exclude others for the sake of national security. Rather, faith means trusting in Jesus, the one who calls us to love and forgive our neighbors, including those we call our enemies." - Adam Ericksen on Good Friday

Islam Does Not Hate Us. Muslims Want To Be Our Friends.

March 11, 2016/12 Comments/in Peace & Violence /by Lindsey Paris-Lopez

Islam does not hate America. But to say so could play into the hands of ISIS. Lindsey Paris-Lopez says that Muslims are reaching out in friendship, in events like "Know Your Muslim Neighbor." She hopes Donald Trump and all who are skeptical of Muslims will receive the gift of their friendship.

Defenses Disarmed: Art, Islam, and Breaking the Silence

February 26, 2016/2 Comments/in Religion /by Lindsey Paris-Lopez

Lindsey Paris-Lopez's eyes were opened by the raw, beautiful images of Marwa Adel's photography in the exhibit "Memory of Physical Essence" at the Burning Bush Gallery in Wheaton, IL. The pain and resilience told through the female body prompted Lindsey to reflect on how critique from long-silenced voices is essential to faith and society.

Bearing Fruits of Repentance: Wheaton College, Islam, and the Incarnation

December 23, 2015/5 Comments/in Religion /by Lindsey Paris-Lopez

This is the truth that the Incarnation reveals: God is Love and Love itself is the language of worship. Thus, Christians, Muslims, and all who love worship the same God. Lindsey Paris-Lopez believes that Dr. Larycia Hawkins, recently suspended from Wheaton College, is bearing fruit of repentance -- growing into the Love of God as we are all called to do -- by standing in solidarity with Muslims in word and action. May we all bear such fruit as we prepare the way of the Lord.

What Should We Do About Donald Trump?

December 11, 2015/12 Comments/in Peace & Violence /by Adam Ericksen

Adam Ericksen claims that every time progressives stand up against Trump he uses it to his advantage by claiming that he’s actually the victim of liberal political correctness. Whether it’s responding to his attacks on Hispanics or Muslims, it just adds fuel to his fire. He loves it! Adam wonders, is there an alternative?

The Posture of Yes

December 2, 2015/0 Comments/in Religion /by Matthew Distefano

"Our posture matters," Matthew Distefano says. Faith is postured toward discovery... not defending a static understanding of truth but remaining open to the Spirit who goes where she will and transcends all boundaries.