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Media coverage on the backlash facing Arab Americans:

Arab - Americans Attacked, Threatened — The New York Times (Sept. 14, 2001)

Backlash: Hate thrown at Arab Americans — The New York Times (Sept. 14, 2001)

Protesters turn anger on Muslim Americans — Chicago Tribune (Sept. 14, 2001)

Denton mosque is third to be attacked — Dallas Morning News (Sept. 14, 2001)

Canadian Muslims `feel under siege' — Toronto Star (Sept. 14, 2001)

Crowd in Ill. demonstrates at mosque as backlash continues against Arab-Americans, Muslims — Associated Press (Sept. 13, 2001)

Attacks Against Arab-Americans Escalate in U.S. — Reuters (Sept. 13, 2001)

In U.S., Echoes of Rift Of Muslims and Jews — The New York Times (Sept. 13, 2001)

U.S. Muslims worry about a backlash; spitting, shouts, but no attacks in Seattle area — Associated Press (Sept. 13, 2001)

Previous Christianity Today articles on Muslim-Christian relations include:

How Muslims See Christianity | Many Muslims don't understand Christianity—especially the idea of salvation by grace through faith.

Islamic Fundamentals | Christians have a responsibility to understand our Muslim neighbors and their beliefs

Islam, U.S.A. | Are Christians prepared for Muslims in the mainstream?

Muslim perspectives on Jesus and Christianity are ubiquitous online. They include Al-Sunnah, Harakah, Islam 101, Answering Christianity, and WhatIsIslam.com

Christian sites discussing Muslim beliefs about Jesus and Christianity are available at Answering Islam, Campus Crusade for Christ, and FarsiNet.

Christianity Today's other articles on the attacks include:

Christians Provide Comfort in the Shadow of Calamity | Still "stunned and reeling," New Yorkers seek support at prayer service. (Sept. 13, 2001)

Shaken Christians Turn to Prayer | Impromptu services usher in the bereaved by word of mouth, road signs, and e-mail. (Sept. 13, 2001)

Illinois Pastor on Fatal Flight | Jeffrey Mladenik, 43, was involved in workplace ministry, international adoption. (Sept. 13, 2001)

In the Belly of the Beast | Christians, calling terrorist attack "satanically brilliant," minister at epicenter of World Trade disaster. (Sept. 12, 2001)

Churches, Agencies Respond to Attacks | Leaders call for prayer, justice, and mercy. (Sept. 12, 2001)

A Wake-Up Call to Become Global Christians | The deadly attacks on America will provoke many responses, but Christians are commanded to love our neighbors. (Sept. 12, 2001)

Nation's Religious Leaders Urge Calm, Pray for Peace | Churches will maintain prayer vigils for victims and leaders. (Sept. 11, 2001)

Church Leaders Around World Deplore 'Unspeakable Horror' of Attack | Christians urged to unite in prayer as they unite in shock and denunciation. (Sept. 11, 2001)

Experts Say Spiritual Roots Will Aid in Coping With Catastrophe | Pray and connect with others, advise nation's chaplains. (Sept. 11, 2001)

For in-depth and continuing coverage, see The New York Times, The Washington Post, BBC, CNN, and Yahoo full coverage.

For more Christian perspectives and responses, see various articles posted on Christianity.com, Crosswalk.com, and Beliefnet.com.

The Text This Week, a resource for pastors, has collected sermons and reflections in response to the Sept. 11 events.

The BBC, Boston.com, The Village Voice, and USA Today have photo essays of the destruction.

For video or audio coverage, see CNN, ABC News,and Sky News. The Washington Post is running a live Web cam of the Pentagon building.

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