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James Patton on Faith in a Polarized Society
Description If you travel across America’s 50 states… you will find a very diverse, pluralistic society. The headlines focus on our differences… blue states versus

Reflecting on my ICRD Internship – Molly Babitz, Fall 2022
During the fall semester of 2022, I interned at the International Center of Religion and Diplomacy. The experience has given me a toolkit full of

Having Faith in America: Rebuilding Social Cohesion
Few would argue against the fact that the people of the United States feel deeply divided. There is incredible pressure to “choose a side,” as
Comparative Review of Violence and Social Hostility in the Curriculum of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: High School Religious Studies Textbooks (2017 to 2020)
Comparative Review of Violence and Social Hostility in the Curriculum of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: High School Religious Studies Textbooks (2017 to 2020) https://qg901b.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022Jul19-ICRD-DOS-CT-KSA-Textbook.pdf

Qisasna Press Release
STEVENS INITIATIVE ICRD is excited to partner with AMIDEAST on the Qisasna exchange, and assist in connecting the next generations of peacemakers in both the

Statement on Israel-Palestine Violence
Statement on Israel-Palestine Violence James Patton, ICRD President & CEO May 14, 2021 Land. Power. Water. Justice. Security. Faith. The seemingly interminable Israel-Palestine conflict seethes

Making Space: Indigenous Voices in Interfaith Dialogue
Making Space: Indigenous Voices in Interfaith Dialogue by Catherine Haseman September 15, 2020 Interfaith conversations in the United States have primarily focused on the relationship