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The Bridge Initiative is a multi-year research project on Islamophobia housed in Georgetown University.
The Bridge Initiative aims to disseminate original and accessible research, offers engaging analysis and commentary on contemporary issues, and hosts a wide repository of educational resources to inform the general public about Islamophobia.
Research & Resources
Catholic Relief Services Releases Book on Muslim-Christian Peacemaking
On April 26, 2017, Catholic Relief Services released a book examining Muslim-Christian peacemaking around the world. The publication looks at case studies from six countries including Serbia, Kenya, Egypt, and Philippines. Introducing the panel discussion at the event for the release of the book, Dr. Tom Bamat reminded attendees that Muslim-Christian relations have not simply…
Thes Evangelical Christians are Standing With Muslims (Interview w/ Pastor Bob Roberts)
“Islamophobia is a rejection of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.” These strong words come from Pastor Bob Roberts, one of the two Evangelical Christian leaders who we speak with in the newest installment of our podcast, Voices on Islamophobia.
What Do Terrorists and the Trump Administration Have In Common?
This article by Bridge Initiative Founder and Director John L. Esposito was originally published in HuffPost. Fear of Islam has become the new normal in American and European popular culture. Islamophobia, prejudice towards or discrimination against Muslims, has grown exponentially as have hate crimes against Muslims and even Sikhs who are mistaken for Muslims and…