Religion & Peace

The conflict in Sudan has become a devastating reminder that wars are not only fought on battlefields; they are experienced in homes, communities, and the daily lives of civilians.

Peace building is often associated with diplomats negotiating ceasefires and organizations responding to conflict in fragile states. Yet some of the most meaningful work of building peace begins much closer to home.

This semester, I have the privilege of teaching Islamic Spirituality to a group of master’s and doctoral students. As I prepare each class session, I find myself asking a question that has become increasingly important…

Thirty-five years ago, I visited the ancient Ben Ezra synagogue deep in the heart of the Old City of Cairo. Built on the site of the Well of Moses, it commemorates the place where the…