San Bernardino
After California ruling, some are worshipping indoors, others still think it’s too risky
By Alejandra Molina — February 12, 2021
(RNS) — 'We’re going to hold on until we feel better about it,' said the Rev. Austin Doran, of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Los Angeles County.
The true Islamic response to the Brussels attacks (COMMENTARY)
By Salaam Bhatti — March 24, 2016
(RNS) Muslims must unite and reject the ideologies of ultraconservative schools of thought that inspire some to become extremists.
Brussels attacks: How radicalization happens
By The Conversation — March 23, 2016
The bombings once again call attention to a serious crisis: the radicalization of citizens outside the Middle East by extremist groups.
Muslim Americans involved in terrorism ‘rose dramatically’ in 2015
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — February 2, 2016
(RNS) But Americans' level of fear far outstrips the actual threat to U.S. lives, says a new report.
Religion news in 2015: Terror, fear and forgiveness
By Jerome Socolovsky — December 28, 2015
(RNS) "Faith-based" cleansing of ancient lands, murder and forgiveness motivated by scripture, and religiously inspired concern for the poor and the environment were hallmarks of 2015.
Workplace bias complaints pour in from Michigan Muslims
By Tresa Baldas — December 27, 2015
DETROIT — Terry Ali, a 48-year-old medical receptionist is suing Livonia Dermatology, claiming the clinic fired her two days after the deadly San Bernardino shooting because of her religious beliefs. Specifically, she wore a hijab to work.
#IWillProtectYou: US service members soothe scared Muslim girl
By Mary Bowerman — December 23, 2015
Melissa Chance Yassini's 8-year-old daughter was terrified when she heard Trump call for a ban on all Muslims entering the country after the San Bernardino massacre.
A message of peace the graffiti can’t deface (COMMENTARY)
By Saddia Ahmad Khan — December 21, 2015
COVINA, Calif. (RNS) It was a Sunday that started off like most -- a mad rush to get breakfast on the table, get the kids dressed and head to our mosque.
Top US Catholic bishop denounces anti-Islam backlash to shootings
By David Gibson — December 14, 2015
(RNS) Archbishop Joseph Kurtz also laments the Planned Parenthood attack and violence "in the name of God," and calls for stricter gun control.
As a Muslim, I refuse to call myself a victim after the San Bernardino shootings (COMMENTARY)
By Ruth Nasrullah — December 8, 2015
(RNS) After the San Bernardino massacre I, like other Muslims, worried about my safety, given that I’m easily identifiable in my hijab. And that, I have decided, is ridiculous. I was not a victim that day.
‘Tis the season to be afraid?
By Jeffrey Salkin — December 8, 2015
Should Jews be afraid to display their menorahs? No way.
The brothers Farook: one a decorated veteran, the other a killer
By Reuters — December 8, 2015
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. - The contrasting lives of the Farook brothers, described by friends, neighbors and former classmates who knew them both, is a disturbing tale, in part because there are so few clues to why they turned out so differently.
San Bernardino victim had clashed with shooter over Israel, Holocaust
By Lauren Markoe — December 7, 2015
(RNS) Co-workers with opposing views of faith and Israel: one a radicalized Muslim, the other a Messianic Jew.
Christians forgive murderers even after mass shootings (COMMENTARY)
By Rob Schwarzwalder — December 7, 2015
(RNS) There is a striking facet of the recent tragedies that shines brightly amidst their grim darkness: The witness of Christians who, in the face of evil, have displayed the love of their savior and the forgiveness he alone can bring.
Obama vows US will destroy Islamic State — but not at the cost of our values
By Gregory Korte — December 6, 2015
He had harsh language for Islamic State "thugs and killers, vowing to fight "by being strong and smart, resilient and relentless." But he also stressed American values, concluding. "Freedom is more powerful than fear."
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