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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

ICRD CEO & President James Patton’s Interviews with Arewa24
Arewa24, Nigeria’s premier Hausa language television channel, invited ICRD’s CEO and President, James Patton, for an interview! During the chat, James discussed his formative experience

Faith in Our Neighbors: Healing Social Divides in the U.S.
ICRD is researching the constructive role of Christian religious actors in polarized communities in the United States. We are exploring how leaders in several greater
Remembering Jim Stanley
ICRD mourns the loss of our extraordinary Vice Chairman of the Board, James “Jim” Stanley. Jim was an unrelenting champion of ICRD’s work and our
Having Faith in America: Rebuilding Social Cohesion
(Youtube link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEs_BPX5LCe_ZpHsfJVScZw?feature=emb_ch_name_ex) Few would argue against the fact that the people of the United States feel deeply divided. There is incredible pressure to “choose
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

Path-Builders to Peace: The Role of Grassroots & Community-Based Efforts in Promoting Religious Freedom
