Extremely productive week of field research investigating how sacred sites from different faiths can promote peaceful pluralism. Appreciate Good Faith Partnership facilitating the many site visits in Coventry and London.

Fascinating to visit Coventry Cathedral and learn about their reconciliation work. Inspiring how, despite the destruction of the cathedral during WW2, they decided to pursued forgiveness and not hate. Their sacred site provides a place to promote peaceful pluralism.

A cold morning to walk the dog…

Friends in London—Excited to join Nazila Ghanea and others at the LSE Faith Centre to discuss my book 📕 ENDING PERSECUTION later this month.

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Excited to visit Tampa this weekend to speak on ending persecution for ALL. (The timing has no connection with DC weather!) I'll represent CAAP Network at this important event convened by Bayshore Baptist Church and Stefanus Alliance International. bayshorebaptistchurch.com/latest-news/...

Virginia has some extraordinary scenery, such as the 200-foot-high natural bridge near Lexington. My picture doesn’t do it justice.

New year, new opportunities to make a difference. Praying that in 2025 we can create a brighter future.

It's the Season of Hope -- and there’s still hope the Bengals can make the playoffs!

My recommendations focus on Consistency, Coalitions, Call-outs, and Consequences. And while religious freedom diplomacy is crucial, reforms will take decades. A robust refugee resettlement program complements any strategy by providing a way out for those needing immediate rescue.

I identify four typologies: 1) authoritarian persecution, 2) extremist persecution, 3) democratic persecution, and 4) terrorist persecution. But I just don't document the problem--I also discuss responses we attempted at the State Department to advance American values and interests.

As Christmas approaches and 2024 comes to an end, we need to recommit in 2025 to combating persecution impacting anyone for their beliefs. In my book released this year, ENDING PERSECUTION, I define the problem and offer solutions.

I hadn't been to a Washington Wizards game in years. Despite their struggles, fun environment. They played tough and got the win against the Hornets. And it was entertaining to watch Melo drop 34.

Great to enjoy Bahraini hospitality last night at the National Day celebration hosted by the Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United States of America. Enjoyed catching up with many friends.

Another good read by Erik Larson is “The Demon of Unrest,” which tells how the nation moved towards civil war in 1861. Through firsthand accounts, we learn what led the guns of Charleston to open on Fort Sumter.

Check out this USIP Explains about my research on how sacred sites promote pluralism. After my comments, I’m joined by the executive director of the Abrahamic Family House, who shares about the excellent work of their unique sacred site in the UAE.

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