Islamic renaissance

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Reflections from East Asia

In East Asia, 'Arab Islam' and moderate Islam are clashing. In India, orthodox thinking is flourishing--and that's a good thing.

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Our Favorite Gifts

Beliefnet editors and contributors select their favorite spiritual gifts.

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Iraqi Dilemma Highlights Challenge of Applying Islamic Law to Modern Times

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Loose Canon Archive: December 2004

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

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Pushing Past Terror to Understanding

Three advocates of intercultural dialogue debate religion's role in terrorism and in healing its root causes.

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Loose Canon: July 2004

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

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Why the Tariq Ramadan Controversy Matters

Philosopher and academic is an Islamist radical disguised as a moderate and should not be let into the U.S.

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Loose Canon Archive: January 2005

Charlotte Hays'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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Why I Love Sufism

How Islamic mysticism taught one Muslim woman to save her energy for when she needs it.

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