Muslim Outrage

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We Didn't Start the Fire

Danish cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad ignited a Muslim firestorm, but the spark landed in a tinderbox.

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, Government, Muslim, Western Fears, Freedom, Cartoon Controversy, Muslim Outrage, Religion, prime ministers answer, World, young Syrian businessman

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Why We Muslims Are Angry

You want to know why Muslims are so offended by the caricature of the Prophet? It boils down to respect--a lack of it.

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, Cartoon, Muslims, cartoon controversy, offensive cartoons, Western Fears, Prophet, Muslim Outrage, return cartoons insteadThis, Muslim

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The Case Against Torture Tactics

In the war against terror, evil never plays fair. But we should hold to a higher standard then our enemies: We should not use torture techniques against suspected terrorists and detainees.

Related Topics: Islam, Terrorism, Terrorists, Bush Administration, Obama, Torture

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Cartoongate and the Long Road to Civilization

Twelve political cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad tell us more about Western fears of Islam than they do about Muslim attitudes.

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, Muslim, Cartoons, Syrian Muslim Response, editorial rationale, Speech, bloodthirsty terrorist, Muslim Outrage, Muslims, World

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'Torture Is Not Who We Are'

As Muslim-Americans, we must rise above inhumanity and push for an anti-torture bill.

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, prisoner, Iraqi prisoners, anti torture, spending bill, defense appropriation bill, Bill, Torture, defense spending bill, Amendment, prisoner abuse

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Creativity is the Name of the Game

How do you depict the Prophet Muhammad without actually showing him? Artists use creative methods to skirt the problem.

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, Muslims, Film, Prophet Muhammad, idol worship, depictions, animated childrens film, religious childrens books, Image, Religious Institutions, pushing todays artists

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Moustapha Akkad: A Martyr in Amman

The terror attacks in Jordan took the life of a filmmaker who used his fame to set the record straight on Islam's true message.

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, Arab, Arab World, Moustapha Akkad, Message, hotel bombings, Arabic press editorials, Arab literati, bombings, London based pan Arab al Quds

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Idol Chatter: Religion and Pop Culture Blog

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Crunchy Con

Rod Dreher blogs about religion, culture, and politics for Beliefnet.

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