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Knox Thames @knoxthames.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Extremely productive week of field research investigating how sacred sites from different faiths can promote peaceful pluralism. Appreciate Good Faith Partnership facilitating the many site visits in Coventry and London.

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Knox Thames @knoxthames.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Fascinating to visit Coventry Cathedral and learn about their reconciliation work. Inspiring how, despite the destruction of the cathedral during WW2, they decided to pursued forgiveness and not hate. Their sacred site provides a place to promote peaceful pluralism.

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Knox Thames @knoxthames.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

A cold morning to walk the dog…

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Knox Thames @knoxthames.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Friends in London—Excited to join Nazila Ghanea and others at the LSE Faith Centre to discuss my book 📕 ENDING PERSECUTION later this month. Don’t miss it—register here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

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Knox Thames @knoxthames.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Excited to visit Tampa this weekend to speak on ending persecution for ALL. (The timing has no connection with DC weather!) I'll represent CAAP Network at this important event convened by Bayshore Baptist Church and Stefanus Alliance International. bayshorebaptistchurch.com/latest-news/...

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Knox Thames @knoxthames.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Virginia has some extraordinary scenery, such as the 200-foot-high natural bridge near Lexington. My picture doesn’t do it justice.

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Knox Thames @knoxthames.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

New year, new opportunities to make a difference. Praying that in 2025 we can create a brighter future.

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Knox Thames @knoxthames.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

It's the Season of Hope -- and there’s still hope the Bengals can make the playoffs!

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Knox Thames @knoxthames.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

My recommendations focus on Consistency, Coalitions, Call-outs, and Consequences. And while religious freedom diplomacy is crucial, reforms will take decades. A robust refugee resettlement program complements any strategy by providing a way out for those needing immediate rescue.

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Knox Thames @knoxthames.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

I identify four typologies: 1) authoritarian persecution, 2) extremist persecution, 3) democratic persecution, and 4) terrorist persecution. But I just don't document the problem--I also discuss responses we attempted at the State Department to advance American values and interests.

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Knox Thames @knoxthames.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

As Christmas approaches and 2024 comes to an end, we need to recommit in 2025 to combating persecution impacting anyone for their beliefs. In my book released this year, ENDING PERSECUTION, I define the problem and offer solutions.

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Knox Thames @knoxthames.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

I hadn't been to a Washington Wizards game in years. Despite their struggles, fun environment. They played tough and got the win against the Hornets. And it was entertaining to watch Melo drop 34.

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Knox Thames @knoxthames.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Great to enjoy Bahraini hospitality last night at the National Day celebration hosted by the Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United States of America. Enjoyed catching up with many friends.

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Knox Thames @knoxthames.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Another good read by Erik Larson is “The Demon of Unrest,” which tells how the nation moved towards civil war in 1861. Through firsthand accounts, we learn what led the guns of Charleston to open on Fort Sumter.

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Knox Thames @knoxthames.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Check out this USIP Explains about my research on how sacred sites promote pluralism. After my comments, I’m joined by the executive director of the Abrahamic Family House, who shares about the excellent work of their unique sacred site in the UAE. www.youtube.com/embed/fgj5Y0...

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