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What is the Role of Faith in Resisting Tyranny?
January 14, 2014 • Portico
This blog post originally appeared on the World Economic Forum blog. “Nothing changes on New Year’s Day” — U2, 1983 Over the years, I have…
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The Politics of Jesus’ Birth
December 2, 2013 • Portico
Lines of determined shoppers jostle for advantage in the mall. “Black Friday” dominates the news. Relentless television specials peddle gauzy sentimentality and nostalgia. It must…
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Charleston Should Seize its Day of Opportunity
November 18, 2013 • Portico
This article first appeared in the Post & Courier on November 8th, 2013. Dr. Seiple has spent some time in South Carolina in recent years,…
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Some Observations on Building Peace, Security and Co-Existence from around the World
October 11, 2013 • Portico
This article is based on Dr. Seiple’s 1 October presentation to the “Security, Peace, and Co-Existence” conference that IGE co-convened with The Sitatgu International Buddhist…
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US Office of Faith Based and Community Initiatives Interview with Chris Seiple
September 4, 2013 • Portico
Originally posted on the Venn Institute website, during the below interview, Chris Seiple shares his thoughts regarding the new State Department Office dedicated to outreach…
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Working at Rest
August 2, 2013 • Portico
We are a nation of rugged individuals who are self-made-boot-straps-quarterly- report-people-on-the-go. It should be no surprise that since 1995, 60% of the world’s economic growth…
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Submit to Serve
May 30, 2013 • Portico
It is well-understood in development circles that community transformation cannot begin until the girl-child has been educated to at least a fifth-grade level of literacy…
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Doubling Down on Dignity: Three Updates from IGE
May 29, 2013 • Portico
One look at the headlines these days and there is every reason to despair about the role of religion in global affairs. Muslim and Buddhist…
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The “Four 3’s” at IGE
July 8, 2012 • Portico
Seiple expounds upon the four “3’s” at IGE: Our “3M” Mindset; Our “3NP” Manner; Our “3R” Mission; and, Our “3C” Contribution. The interview ended. As…
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Religion & Realpolitik: Recommendations for the President
November 2, 2004 • Portico
Today we elect a new president. Whoever he is, his most pressing issue will be the intersection of religion, especially militant Islam, and international affairs….
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