A 2010 survey conducted by the Pew Research Center’s Global Attitudes Project found that a majority of Egyptian Muslims said that democracy was preferable to any other kind of government. An overwhelming majority also viewed Islam’s influence in politics as positive.

Voices for Creative Nonviolence has deep, long-standing roots in active nonviolent resistance to U.S. war-making.

Christian Peace Witness is an ecumenical, group of partners who are committed to raising a Christian voice for peace.

Oct. 13, 2006, The New York Times article about Sgt. Ricky Clousing, a Christian soldier who was sentenced to 11 months of confinement for going AWOL during the Iraq war.  

June 28, 2000, The Christian Century article, which argues that military service is compatible with Christianity.

Article from the July 4-11, 2001, issue of The Christian Century which wrestles with the question of whether military service is Christian.

The Rev. Fumiaki Usuki is the temple minister of the West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple, which has a Facebook page.

Kerry Shook is pastor of Woodlands Church in Houston, where members are encouraged to tweet during sermons.

Jason Ingram is pastor of Highland Hills Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, Okla., which has a MyChurch.org page. Ingram also has a personal Facebook page he invites everyone to visit.