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Why Islam is Winning

Though the West isn't paying attention, Muslim leaders continue to separate Islam from terrorism. Maybe it's time to wake up.

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Does the Qur'an Tolerate Domestic Abuse?

In Islam, does God permit husbands to beat disloyal wives? A new translation of the Qur'an says no--but will this take hold?

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Is Religion 'Built Upon Lies'?

Best-selling atheist Sam Harris and pro-religion blogger Andrew Sullivan debate God, faith, and fundamentalism.

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A Young American in the Muslim World

In traveling through the Muslim world, I learned that compassion and dialogue is the only way to build a lasting relationship.

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Crunchy Con

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

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Saudi Government Questions its Wahhabi Roots

Saudi Arabia has practiced a strict Wahhabi form of Islam for centuries, but Islamic extremism has led to religious questioning.

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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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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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Islamic Scholar Gets Life for Encouraging Followers to Fight After Sept. 11

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