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Kenyan Jihadists Target Surprising Recruits: Ex-Christians

Radical Islamists are capitalizing on poverty and unemployment to enlist would-be martyrs.

'Do Not Gloat' over Osama bin Laden's Death

Remember how Americans felt after watching the jubilation after September 11?

The Death of Osama bin Laden: What Kind of Justice Has Been Done?

The news should again remind us of the difference between the City of Man and the City of God.

Yes, Justice Has Been Done in the Killing of Osama bin Laden

But our response as Christians must be marked by knowledge of our own depravity.

'Religicide' in Iraq

Fatal attacks trigger exodus of Christians from major cities.

The Line Where Religions Collide

Journalist and poet Eliza Grizwold says we can learn a lot about Christianity by surveying the region where they have clashed for 200 years.

'In Jos We Are Coming Face to Face in Confrontation with Satan'

The Anglican Archbishop of Jos speaks out on last week's deadly attacks and the media coverage that followed.

The Truth About the Religious Violence in Jos, Nigeria

It's not easy to state who started it or how many died. But the horror for those affected is clear.

More Human Smoke Rises in Jos

This week's deadly riots struck home for the academic dean of ECWA Theological Seminary.

Garlic, Dracula, and Al Qaeda  Subscriber access only

Civilization itself is the target of extremist Muslims.

A Cartoonish Response to Benedict's Speech  Subscriber access only

Plus: Booted broadcasters boo TBN, chaplain prayer battles, the new State Department religious freedom report, and other stories from online sources around the world.

There Can Be No End to Jihad'  Subscriber access only

Islamist Sheikh Omar Bakri Muhammad, in an exclusive interview, discusses the rationale for 9/11, the Christians he most respects, and the Jesus he defends.

The Vanishing Act of the Church in Turkey  Subscriber access only

A church worn down by Christian rivalry and Islamic jihad hangs on in the land of Nicea and Ephesus.

Islam a religion of peace?

The controversy reveals a struggle for the soul of Islam

Christians Suffer Renewed Attacks  Subscriber access only

The holy war, or jihad, in the southern Philippines is getting ugly.
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What Does 'Jihad' Really Mean?
Jihad has very positive connotations in the Islamic world. It is akin to religious duty: if someone wants to better themselves, they embark on a jihad to quit smoking, pray more, or perhaps fight off those preventing them from practicing Islam. (NPR)

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