In This Issue
American Muslim Eboo Patel founded the Interfaith Youth Core to give al Qaeda a run for its money. At stake? The soul of a generation.
MYTH #1: Muslims cannot be good Americans because they are required to be loyal to some abstract Muslim flag or creed somewhere in the world, which is mutually exclusive with Ameri
An interview with Muslim leader Daisy Khan.
Biblical faith invites us out of self-destruction toward God's generosity and abundance.
As our economy continues to decline, "common security clubs" are one way people can support each other and take action for a more just future.
Columnists
On Jan. 20, the United States of America inaugurates its first African-American president and first Catholic vice president.
The International Space Station is a cramped scientific laboratory orbiting in an environment where temperatures on a good day top out at minus 273 degrees Celsius.
Table of Contents
Cover Story
American Muslim Eboo Patel founded the Interfaith Youth Core to give al Qaeda a run for its money. At stake? The soul of a generation.
Extended Format: Malcolm X, James Baldwin, and Me
MYTH #1: Muslims cannot be good Americans because they are required to be loyal to some abstract Muslim flag or creed somewhere in the world, which is mutually exclusive with Ameri
Audio: Eboo Patel Audio Clip
Features
Biblical faith invites us out of self-destruction toward God's generosity and abundance.
As our economy continues to decline, "common security clubs" are one way people can support each other and take action for a more just future.
Extended Format: How To Start Your Own Common Security Club
While Protestants traditionally emphasize the Word and words, many are learning to meet God in quiet contemplation.
Commentary
Columns
On Jan. 20, the United States of America inaugurates its first African-American president and first Catholic vice president.
The International Space Station is a cramped scientific laboratory orbiting in an environment where temperatures on a good day top out at minus 273 degrees Celsius.
Culture Watch
Sabbath, by Dan Allender; Fasting, by Scot McKnight; The Church on Dauphine Street, by Ann Hedreen and Rustin Thompson; Engaged Spirituality, by Joe Nangle; and March On! by Christine King Farris.
Departments
Violet, whispered Eve, because
saying the names aloud
made the act too real. Pansy
and woodruff, the flowers so small





