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Can Islam and Democracy Coexist in a Country?

No: Nothing could have been more irrelevant to Muhammad than consent of the governed

Related Topics: Faiths, Democracy, Islam admonishes, Islam, admonishes women, reason parliaments, rule, democracy work, Pakistan, Muslims, Muslim Countries

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Can Islam and Democracy Coexist in a Country?

Yes: Free elections and majority rule are compatible with the Qur'an

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, undisputed majority, Democracy, majority rule, Government, Belief Systems, History, forefathers intent, God, democratic state

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Islamic Democracies

The question is, does the United States really want them to exist?

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, Democracy, Foreign Policy, embrace democracy, authoritarian regimes, World, Iranian Revolution, question, immigrant groups, functioning elections

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What Is a Hindu Kingdom?

A popular pilgrimage site, Nepal has been paralyzed by protests against the king, considered by supporters to be a Hindu god.

Related Topics: Faiths, Hinduism, Hindu, Hindu kingdom, king, religious leaders, pro democracy movement, violent repression, Religion, absolute power, pro democracy demonstrators, countrys minority religions

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The Catholic Church Isn't a Democracy--But It Could Be

For the Church to return to its inherent democracy, a drastic reform of papal elections is necessary.

Related Topics: Faiths, Catholic, Democracy, parish priests, papal elections, Pope, Sacred College, job description, College of Cardinals, Election, inherent democracy, laity

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Will Islam and Democracy Mix Well in Iraq?

Although some leaders distort Muslim values, Islam can nurture democracy-building.

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, mutual consultation, Democracy, religious parties, Muslims, Prime Minister, Islamic, law guarantees women, sovereignty lies, Law

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The Jewel in the Ballot Box: Electing a New Dalai Lama

A Tibetan weighs in on His Holiness' idea of a non-reincarnated predecessor.

Related Topics: Faiths, Buddhism, Government, Tibetan, Democracy, selection process, political power, Candidate, election system, genuine democratic, reincarnation process, Political

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Middle East Democracies Must Protect Religious Freedom

We have sacrificed money and lives to bring democracy to Afghanistan. Why is a Christian under threat for converting from Islam?

Related Topics: Faiths, Democracy, Freedom, Foreign Policy, democratic government, Islam, fundamental religious freedoms, rahman, democracy worth, Christian Abdul Rahman, execution

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Witness to History in Burma

Monks in Burma are being silenced, beaten, and murdered for their peaceful protests. Here's what happened and how we can help.

Related Topics: Faiths, Buddhism, mdash, Buddhist, Government, Human Rights, military junta, Burmas, Military, rubber bands, monastic meditation retreats, American military presence

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How Would God Vote?

David Klinghoffer and Jim Wallis Debate Biblical Interpretations of Key Political Issues in Campaign ’08: Lower Taxes, Immigration, the War in Iraq

Related Topics: Bible, Politics, spiritual debate, political issues, Responsibility, Government Responsibility, Times Bestsellers, countrys moral, Political, Media Contact

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