Ilhan Omar’s daughter suspended from Columbia University over #Gaza protests buff.ly/3W9Bosu interesting development, as she participated in an occupation-style encampment, calling itself a 'liberated zone'

The Israel-Iran Crisis: Chance to Step Back from the Brink buff.ly/44a8ev5 article analyzes options, but suggests a greater win would be to consolidate regional defense cooperation, rather than yielding to domestic considerations for retaliation that would put it at risk

Biblical Literacy in a Postliterate Age buff.ly/3U3zeaX important article from @ctmagazine, reminding evangelicals that illiteracy was the Christian norm for most of its history; and even recently, was the Protestant typology true of most of the nation?

Will the EU strike a new anti-migration deal with #Lebanon ? buff.ly/3W19SNL Cyprus said to be pushing for something along these lines, but analysis suggests how can it work with a nation that has no president and a caretaker PM? human rights advocates also don't like it

Israel-Iran: Gulf monarchies quietly take sides buff.ly/3U7zZQk #Lebanon paper carries forward the WSJ reporting while adding its own analysis; Riyadh has condemned the Israeli attacks on Gaza and the Iranian embassy complex, as it tries to delicately massage relations

#Lebanon : Killing of official unleashes fury against Syrians
buff.ly/3VYxouI German coverage of the controversy reports an allegation the murder may be related to the politician’s IT position in local bank; a bit curious, as no evidence presented, only anti-bank sentiment

What’s holding up Israeli retaliation against #Iran and what are its options?
buff.ly/3Jmlza3 reporting from unnamed officials give an interesting description of war cabinet musings

Opinion: How ‘God’s ghostwriters’ transform our understanding of the Bible
buff.ly/3U3r5DF rather bold assertions in this scholar’s judgments, which she admits to being speculative, though rigorously studied; but shines light on interesting context of apostles’ scribes

Pascal Sleiman’s murder: Public anger turns toward Syrian residents
buff.ly/3Q8MxWF article from #Lebanon paper finds fault in both Christian and Shiite political parties, who benefit from the popular outrage in different ways

Why Your Favorite Theologians Are All Talking about Theological Anthropology
buff.ly/4d1GOeP @ctmagazine visits a forum in Texas and finds that evangelicals are catching up to – and adjusting – the insights of progressive academics on how God informs who we are as humans

Nervousness reigns as ordinary Iranians fear Israel war looming
buff.ly/3Q80WSG reported by an unnamed correspondent in Tehran, but apart from the description of social media and his awareness of the national mood, little on-the-record sentiment is presented

‘Bans’ on Syrian refugees’ rights abound in aftermath of LF politician’s killing
buff.ly/4cYXoMB municipalities issue measures to limit their gatherings and arrest those driving motorbikes without a permit

Security Council to vote Thursday on Palestinian state UN membership
buff.ly/3Q8lJWj article reminds that US law demands cuts to funding of the international body, if it approves such a request without full Israeli negotiation first

Forgotten War: #Sudan ’s Displaced Christians Brace for ‘World’s Worst’ Hunger Crisis buff.ly/3Q72Sef an excerpt of my new article for @ctmagazine, an interview with the leader of the newly formed evangelical alliance -- who tells his harrowing tale of escape

Our Faith Is Not Too Fragile for Science buff.ly/3W3qILY book excerpt at @ctmagazine from the head of BioLogos, from his Sacred Chain: How Understanding Evolution Leads to Deeper Faith

Are the Global Methodists Evangelical? buff.ly/3W1uKo7 question posed by @ctmagazine, to six experts, who fall into three categories; interesting exercise, as sorting is natural but overrated

What We Can Offer If We Uncircle the Wagons buff.ly/4d1e5a7 book review at @ctmagazine says that as secular people describe the power of traditional principles, it should remind evangelicals they have much to offer the world that is discovering it without them

Israel: Cease-Fire, Get Hostages, Leave #Gaza , Rethink Everything buff.ly/3Q4QtaC cites his earlier opposition to the war the way it was waged, and offers a worst-case scenario cut bait strategy to salvage what is left

#Iran Just Made a Big Mistake. Israel Shouldn’t Follow. buff.ly/3xF4SEo thinks the success in anticipating the missile attack was due to Western espionage efforts inside Tehran, rather than the Islamic governments quiet advance warning; curious, how to interpret leaks?

As EU courts #Armenia , Iran and US are bound to clash in South Caucasus buff.ly/3TWa9Pq tough diplomacy, as Yerevan seeks distance from Moscow, Tehran is ready to help with security, while economy and governance point to the West; can all cooperate?