Displaying items 11-20 of 197 in total of Crossing Faiths with the tag "quran".
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204 - Dr. Minhas Khan
May 10th, 2026 | Season 9 | 1 hr 4 mins
bible, christianity, islam, politics, quran, religion
In this episode of Crossing Faiths, John Pinna speaks with Dr. Minhas Khan from Peshawar University about the complexities of intra-faith relations and the limitations of Samuel Huntington’s "Clash of Civilizations" theory. They explore how the perception of the Muslim world as a monolithic entity is often a reductive Western construct used to serve political agendas, rather than an accurate reflection of its diverse cultural and ethnic landscapes.
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203 - The Hammer of Fundamentalism
May 4th, 2026 | Season 9 | 56 mins 36 secs
bible, christianity, islam, politics, quran, religion
In this episode of Crossing Faiths, John and Elliot discuss the intricate and often nuanced overlaps between different religions and belief systems, comparing and contrasting internal divisions within Islamic tradition with those in Christian tradition.
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202 - Choosing Violence
April 27th, 2026 | Season 9 | 1 hr 8 mins
bible, christianity, islam, politics, quran, religion
In this episode of Crossing Faiths, John and Elliot discuss the multifaceted and often unsettling implications of technology and power in our society. Beginning, naturally, with Star Trek.
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201 - Insider Warmongering
April 20th, 2026 | Season 9 | 47 mins 35 secs
bible, christianity, islam, politics, quran, religion
In this conversation, John Pinna and Elliot Toman explore themes of insider trading and market speculation tied to geopolitical tensions, such as the war in Iran, suggesting that a significant portion of international conflict is driven by financial incentives that benefit a small elite.
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200 - The Unholy Union
April 13th, 2026 | Season 9 | 53 mins 29 secs
bible, christianity, islam, politics, quran, religion
In this episode of Crossing Faiths, John Pinna and Elliot Toman discuss the increasingly blurred lines between religion and governance in the United States, specifically examining the impact of the Trump administration on the separation of church and state.
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199 - Rev. Marian Edmonds
April 6th, 2026 | Season 9 | 53 mins 3 secs
bible, christianity, islam, politics, quran, religion
In this episode of Crossing Faiths, John speaks with Rev. Marian Edmonds, who works at the intersection of faith, values, and technology. Rev. Marian explains how she has been working to apply AI within religious freedom and human rights spaces, emphasizing the importance of diverse, interfaith engagement to protect the rights of all people.
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198 - Deadly Theater
March 16th, 2026 | Season 9 | 1 hr 7 mins
bible, christianity, islam, politics, quran, religion
John and Elliot explore the intersection of American political theater, such as the use of military imagery and "war-room" rhetoric, with religious concepts like the apocalypse, the second coming, and the idea of a "chosen" status.
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197: Eitan Diamond
March 9th, 2026 | Season 9 | 53 mins 57 secs
bible, christianity, islam, politics, quran, religion
John speaks with Eitan Diamond, a legal expert at the Humanitarian Law Center in Israel. They explore the critical intersection of human dignity, equality, and international humanitarian law, particularly in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the impact of settlements.
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196 - Ambassador Robert Rehak
March 2nd, 2026 | Season 9 | 35 mins 21 secs
bible, christianity, islam, politics, quran, religion
In this episode of Crossing Faiths, John speaks with Ambassador Robert Rehak, the Czech Republic’s Special Envoy for the Holocaust, Interfaith Dialogue, and Freedom of Religion and Belief.
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195: 195: Dennis Petri
February 9th, 2026 | Season 9 | 33 mins 46 secs
bible, christianity, islam, politics, quran, religion
John Pinna speaks with Dennis Petri, focusing on the evolution and current state of metrics used to gauge religious freedom and persecution.