The Leonard Lopate Show

Underreported: Christian-Muslim Relations in the Philippines

Tensions between Christians and Muslims have troubled the Philippines for decades. In late January of this year, armed raiders backed by the insurgents from the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) attacked Christian-owned farms during the rice harvest. Intermittent attacks from both sides have continued ever since. On today's Underreported, we ask why Filipino Christian-Muslim relations have deteriorated, and why the US has a vested interest in supporting peace talks. Astrid Tuminez of the Philippine Facilitation Project at the United States Institute of Peace calls in from Hong Kong. She’s joined by Simon Montlake, a journalist who covers the Philippines for the Christian Science Monitor. Also, Zen Malang, an attorney with the Moro Policy Center in the Philippines.

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Life as a Lost Boy

Civil war tore apart John Bul Dau's village in Sudan when he was 12 years old. He fled, as one of the "Lost Boys of Sudan," and eventually adapted to life in the United States. He joins us to talk about his memoir God Grew Tired of Us, and about his efforts to raise money for a health clinic in his old hometown.

God Grew Tired of Us is available for purchase at amazon.com

Events: John Dau will be speaking
Friday, March 23 at 12 pm
as part of the Celebration of Teaching and Learning
For tickets and more information, visit the Celebration of Teaching and Learning website.

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Pilgrimage to Karbala

Stephen Segaller follows the dangerous journey Iranian Muslims make to the holy city of Karbala, Iraq. He's the executive producer of the Wide Angle documentary Pilgrimage to Karbala.

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