Survey Documentation and Analysis (using data from the General Social Surveys from 1972-2004) shows that 75.7 percent of blacks are Protestant, 6.5 percent are Catholic, 0.2 percent are Jewish, 7 percent are “Other” and 10.6 percent do not identify with a religious group.

The Black Catholic Information Mall has links to numerous groups and organizations.

Read an essay on BlackandChristian.com about black denominations; find a directory of local black churches around the country.

Read a Jan. 28, 2011, background article on the Muslim Brotherhood by CNN.com.

JustWarTheory.com is an extensive guide to philosophical studies of warfare, maintained by Mark Rigstad, associate professor of philosophy at Oakland University. It is a treasure trove of links, information and articles on just war theory.

The BBC maintains an ethics guide on war as part of their section on religion and ethics.

Read a July 23, 2009 article about the warning sent out by health officials concerning Hajj and the swine flu epidemic.

Read a Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia page about Hajj requirements, the fifth pilar of Islam.

Col. Arthur J. Athens is the director of the U.S. Naval Academy’s Vice Admiral James B. Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership. He has a diverse background spanning the military, higher education, and the non-profit sector.