Since Marion Barry, former mayor of Washington, D.C. and anti-gay marriage crusader, declared himself a "politician who is moral" and that "living morally means standing on the moral compass of God" advocates on both sides have adopted his rhetoric.

Justin Gest reports on a new initiative in the Yorkshire police department, in which officers wear traditional Islamic dress for a day in an "effort improve officers' cultural sensitivity and relations with local Muslims."

Chris Seiple, president of the Institute for Global Engagement, argues that America's success in Afghanistan depends on its ability to respect the Pashtun Muslim notion of justice.

Edmund Sanders reports that confrontation between Israeli Haredim and their secular counterparts has intensified of late, as the ultra-Orthodox community has begun to take root in formerly secular, urban enclaves.

Tariq Ramadan argues that, more than socioeconomic and strategic concerns, it is fear of Islam that confines Turkey to Europe's margins.

Joel Beinin comments on the controversy surrounding the screening of Rachel, a documentary investigating "the violent death of Rachel Corrie, a 23-year old American peace activist, at the hands of the Israeli army," at this year's San Francisco Jewish Film Festival.

According to a new Barna survey of 9,000 gay, lesbian, and bisexual Americans, 70 percent describe themselves as Christian and 60 percent say faith is very important in their lives.  David Gibson explains why gay congregants are so committed to their churches.

Maurice Glasman reports on London Citizens---a broad-based coalition comprising a variety of faith-based, labor, and other community organizations---which is mounting a public "anti-usury campaign."

In Church & State, a magazine published by Americans United for the Separation of Church and State, Rob Boston profiles David Barton, a Texas cowboy intent on rewriting the state's social studies textbooks to include a "Christian nation" view of American history.