Dexter Van Zile

Christianity in Crisis in Syria and Egypt

Christians in the Middle East have been subjected to terrible acts of violence in the aftermath of the Arab Spring. Here is a roundup of articles documenting the violence against Christians in Syria and Egypt.

This American Life Omits Context About Sinai Refugees

In a particularly compelling story about Eritreans held captive in the Sinai by Bedouin kidnappers, a recent segment of NPR's This American Life omitted some important context about Israel's treatment of immigrants.

More Bad Journalism from Sojourners

For a second issue in a row, Sojourners has published a badly researched article about the Arab-Israeli conflict, this time about fighting in the Gaza Strip. This is starting to look like a pattern.