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The Super Day of Ashura

While I won't mark Ashura as Shia Muslims in Iraq and Iran do, I plan to fast and commemmorate.

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Islam: Why Muslims Are Fighting Muslims in Iraq

The complete story of the Shi'a-Sunni split, the mosque bombings, and what's behind Muslim-on-Muslim violence.

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The Sunni-Shi'a Split: 'It Breaks My Heart'

Why are Islam's Shi'a and Sunni factions fighting so violently in Iraq? Islam scholar Akbar Ahmed explores the growing rift.

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Understanding Islam

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A Religious Test for the Presidency

We all know there is no religious test for the U.S. presidency. But there should be.

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Crunchy Con

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

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A Kinder, Gentler Holocaust Denier

Sheikh Al-Sahlani condemns suicide bombing and supports the democratization of Iraq. So why does he doubt the Holocaust?

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An Abrahamic Family Reunion

If rabbis and imams can break bread and pray together, can they lead their feuding faiths toward peaceful coexistence?

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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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