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The Legal Tradition of Islamic Apostasy

You have to consider the legal tradition of apostasy--and its historical basis in treason--before condemning Islam.

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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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Loose Canon Archive: May 2005

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

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Charlotte Hays Loose Canon

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A New World Faith

Mormon history and theology embody the American dream.

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Under Vatican Ruling, Abortion Triggers Automatic Excommunication

Ignorance of the law, compulsion, or impaired faculties are allowable excuses in determining excommunication.

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Leaving the Fold

Third-generation Scientologist grows disillusioned with faith.

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