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Crusading for Modern Islamic Art

Beyond calligraphy, geometric designs and classic Islamic poetry, there's Wajahat Ali, who with his new play "The Domestic Crusaders" is rewriting the book on what is modern Islamic art.

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Scholar Finds American Indian Roots to Gospel Music

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Mainstream Music, Muslim Style

Musician Dawud Wharnsby melds Islamic spirituality into inspiring mainstream music. This is an artist you'll want on your iPod.

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Why They Don't Hate Us

Mark LeVine talks about his new book, which offers a way to change how Muslims, Christians, and Jews think about one another.

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The Gregorian Chant Comeback

A recent Vatican statement calls for parishes to revive traditional music at Mass-what Rome has been saying all along.

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Remembrance, Vigilance, and Beyond

Because three generations of my family were scarred by hate-based murder, my revenge is to fight for hatred's eradication.

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Loose Canon Archive: June 2005

Charlotte Hays's daily weblog on religion, spirituality, and politics.

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Loose Canon Archive: April 2005

Charlotte Hays's daily weblog on religion, spirituality, and politics.

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Swami Uptown Archive: February 2005

Jesse Kornbluth's daily weblog on religion, spirituality, and politics.

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Can a Smart Person Believe in God?

Contrary to the slanders voiced by arrogant atheists, we who believe in God are in very distinguished company indeed.

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