The Muslim World

The Muslim World is a helpful journal devoted to the study of Islam and Christian-Muslim relations. It is edited by The Duncan Black Macdonald Center for the Study of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations, Hartford Seminary, Connecticut. One can find many useful resources here. Its hope is rather optimistic in these dark days: [...]

Posted at 2pm on 6/6/08 | 1 comment | Filed Under: Muslim-Christian Dialogue | read on

Feeding off the Hunger of the Poor

An article by Borzou Daragahi of the Los Angeles Times, and published by the Boston Globe has the odd title “Hard-line Islamists feed off anger of poor.” The article is worth a read for a variety of reasons. In the complex situation of the Middle East and beyond, the very basic question of [...]

Posted at 5am on 6/5/08 | 2 comments | Filed Under: Islamists, Politics, Social Issues | read on

About

My trip to Jordan lasted from Dec 28, 2006 to Jan 19, 2007. For friends and family this is where I originally posted pictures and journaled (I had a good internet connection, and a bit of time in the evenings). Since returning to the U.S., I now reflect here from time to time on the Middle East, Islam, and related issues. I continue to teach world religions, work on Christian theology, and interrelate with Muslim friends.

Wadi Rum