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Media representations of ‘religion’ in the Middle East

It is almost a truism to note that if the mainstream media is our only source of news regarding anything to do with religion (however that might be conceived) in the Middle East, or even the Middle East in general, … Continue reading

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What kind of ‘minorities’ are the Christians of the Middle East?

This is a comment by Dr Harry Hagopian on issues raised in an earlier article by Michael Marten here on the CR blog, and on Ekklesia.  Dr Hagopian is an international lawyer, ecumenist and EU political consultant. He also acts … Continue reading

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Christians as ‘minorities’ in the Middle East?

Many attempts to think about the population groupings in the contemporary Middle East, however that is defined, tend away from terms related to nation-states – a relatively new creation, often on the part of colonial powers – towards other forms … Continue reading

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The murder of Osama bin Laden – the end of the beginning of the clash of civilisations?

This morning I awoke to the news that Osama bin Laden was dead, murdered by the United States of America in a what appears to have been a heavily fortified compound in Pakistan; more precise details will no doubt emerge … Continue reading

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