Selected news articles, op-eds, interviews, general articles

"Respect would do the trick," Daily Tar Heel, Feb. 28, 2006.

"The Inconceivable Islamic State" (interview for NaseebVibes.com)


"Out of focus on Islam: A 'good Muslim/bad Muslim' approach spells trouble." Op-ed for Raleigh News & Observer, Aug. 8, 2004.

"Interpreting the Song of Songs: The Paradox of Spiritual and Sensual Love," an essay on Song of Songs: Erotic Love Poetry, by Judith Ernst (Eerdmans, 2003). See http://www.gardenenclosed.com for further details..

"Sufism, A Spiritual Bridge to the Middle East"

"Islam's Peaceful Dancers" by Angela Spivey (Endeavors, Fall 1998)

"The Study of Religion in the Public University" (Raleigh News and Observer, Feb. 7, 1997)