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Israeli Army Criticized for Writing I.D. Numbers on Detainees

After Israeli lawmaker, a Holocaust survivor, expresses outrage, Israeli army chief of staff orders immediate halt.

Related Topics: Faiths, Judaism, Prisoners, refugee camp, Israeli lawmaker, Television, immediate halt, Army, writing identification numbers, troops writing identification, Israeli military commentator, Jews

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Striking the Rock

Both sides in the Gaza crisis should reflect on what the Torah teaches about our responses under pressure.

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Stumbling Upon Herod's Tomb

While visiting ruins in Israel, my guide and I discovered a new dig. We didn't know what it was--but we videotaped it.

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Turning Fear to Faith

Living in Israel, where Katyusha rockets fall, was one thing, but sending my son to war raised the stakes beyond calculation.

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Understanding the Rage

Though sickened by the brutal lynching of two Israeli soldiers, I understand how Israel's occupation can lead to such violence

Related Topics: Faiths, Buddhism, Palestinians, Violence, Palestinian state, Israeli Army, Israeli soldiers, Palestinian, Palestinian violence, Occupied Territories, occupying Israeli army, Occupation

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Israel & Lebanon Crisis: How to Help

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You Can Use a Knife to Kill or You Can Use a Knife to Chop Vegetables

An Israeli soldier asks about the use of force during a question and answer session with Thich Nhat Hanh on November 29th, 2001.

Related Topics: Faiths, Buddhism, Peace, Understanding, military force, Compassion, emergency situation, Military, human heart, Force, meditation hall, spiritual dimension

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The Psyche of Suicide Bombers

In 'Paradise Now,' Palestinian filmmaker Hany Abu-Assad explores what motivates people to end their lives by killing others.

Related Topics: Entertainment, Movies, Suicide, Suicide Bombers, abu assad, Suicide bombing, final step, Story, suicide mission, Complete Coverage, young men, Hany Abu Assad

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Pagans Reject the Idea of Evil--
How Do We Respond to Terrorism?

We have nature as our teacher, and a set of rough ethics that value life, balance, and interconnection.

Related Topics: Faiths, Earth Based Religions, Violence, Life, pagan response, Ideology, economic system, Global Warming, value life, Evil, Israeli independence movement, Authority

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Loose Canon Archive: December 2004

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

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