Those of us who have been contributing to this blog for the last several months welcome three new contributors who are joining us. Watch for their posts - coming soon.

Here are their bios:

Anthony Bradley

Anthony Bradley, 36, is assistant professor of apologetics and systematic theology at Covenant Theological Seminary (Creve Coeur) and Research Fellow at the Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty. He holds a PhD in Historical and Theological Studies from Westminster Theological Seminary and is frequently called upon by members of the broadcast media for comment on current issues and has appeared on NPR, CNN/Headline News, and Fox News, among others.

Khalid Shah

Khalid Shah, 50, is an American Muslim who came to the U.S. 32 years ago. He and his wife have lived in the St. Louis area since 1990, and have been active in a variety of interfaith activities as well as in the local Muslim communities. They have both spoken about Islam at a variety of houses of worship. After working as an engineer for most of his career, he is currently a small business owner and teaches part-time at St Louis Community College.

Aroona Toor

Aroona Toor, 17, is a Junior at McCluer High School. She came to St. Louis with her family in 1996. She is an honor student and also on the school tennis team. She also participates in soccer, drama and writing. She is a practicing Muslim, praying five times a day and finding time daily to read the Qur’an.