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Witness to History in Burma

Monks in Burma are being silenced, beaten, and murdered for their peaceful protests. Here's what happened and how we can help.

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American Buddhist Robert Thurman discusses the basics of theTibet crisis and the Dalai Lama's Middle Way.

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A Tibetan weighs in on His Holiness' idea of a non-reincarnated predecessor.

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Jewish Literature Regains a Touch of Magic

What does the younger generation of Jewish writers have on the their parents'? More than you think.

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Will Pentagon Export Feminism To Saudi Arabia?

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Death of the `Slaughtering Sheikh'

Iraqi Muslims can celebrate the demise of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, but whether his absence spells less violence remains to be seen.

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Spring Break With Reality; Judas Tells All

Kathy Shaidle blogs about religion, culture, and politics for Beliefnet.

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Breakdown: U.S. Relations with the Middle East

Which Middle Eastern countries are our allies? Which are enemies, or on the fence? This primer explains it all.

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