Islamophobia: What Christians Should Know (and Do) about Anti-Muslim Discrimination

by Jordan Denari Duffner

Arson and vandalism at houses of worship. Bullying at schools and harassment at the grocery store. Political scapegoating and institutionalized discrimination. Muslims in the United States--and beyond--have faced Islamophobia in a range of forms. This ground-breaking book argues that Christians should be at the forefront of efforts to end the prejudice, discrimination, and violence, that Muslims face. Writing for Christians of all denominations, Jordan Denari Duffner offers an introduction to Islamophobia, discusses the unfortunate ways that Christians have contributed to it, and offers practical steps for standing in solidarity with Muslims. Viewing Islamophobia as both a social justice and a religious freedom issue, Duffner makes the case that Christian faith calls us to combat religious discrimination even when it is not directed toward our own faith community. She weaves together insights from Catholic social teaching, examples from Protestant leaders, and expertise from Muslim scholars and activists, resulting in a compelling book that will be of interest to academic and lay audiences alike.

280 pages, Paperback

Published May 19, 2021

About the author

Jordan Denari Duffner is the author, educator, and scholar of Muslim-Christian relations. Her books are the newly-released "Islamophobia: What Christians Should Know (and Do) about Anti-Muslim Discrimination," and "Finding Jesus among Muslims: How Loving Islam Makes Me a Better Catholic," which came out in 2017.

Currently pursuing a PhD in Theological and Religious Studies at Georgetown University, Jordan is also an associate of the Bridge Initiative, where she previously worked as a research fellow studying Islamophobia. She is a former Fulbright researcher to Amman, Jordan, where she studied the impact of Christian television programming on Muslim-Christian relations.

Jordan's writing has won numerous awards, including Second Place in the General Interest category of the Association of Catholic Publishers' 2018 book awards.

Jordan's publications also including academic reports and book chapters. In 2016, Jordan wrote the Bridge Initiative report, “Danger and Dialogue: American Catholics Perceptions and Portrayals of Islam,” which included the first nationwide survey on Catholics’ views of Islam.

Jordan's writing on Islam and Catholicism has appeared in numerous outlets. Often consulting with journalists, Jordan gives talks on Islamophobia and interfaith dialogue to diverse audiences across North America. She lives in the Washington, DC area with her husband.

Reviews

[Peter Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book that poses necessary, if uncomfortable, questions for Christians of all backgrounds. It has academic rigor without dense academic jargon, which makes it an engaging read in one sitting.