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In the Name of Allah's Law

How should Muslims implement Sharia (Islamic) law? Let's heed the lessons from Pakistan's Lal Masjid tragedy.

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, Sharia, Law, Muslim scholars, criminal law, religious seminary students, Muslims, hard line religious parties, Government, sensational movie plotline, government security forces

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Advice for Muslims and the Vatican

Much is riding on Pope Benedict's visit to Turkey. But much also depends on the long term reponse of the Muslim world.

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, Muslims, religious minorities, Pope, Interfaith Dialogue, vibrant religious minorities, historical time frame, religious bodies, Faith Communities, Muslim

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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.

Related Topics: Faiths, Secular Philosophies, Faith, Religious, human, Religion, God, Truth, Science, Reason, Mind, religious moderates

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'The Challenge Goes Out to All American Muslims'

Four Muslim Americans discuss the issues facing Muslims in today's post-9/11 landscape, and see a positive future ahead.

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, Community, Muslim, Muslim Women, Muslims, extremist thoughts, persecuted minority, dont work, Terrorism, physical safety

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The Town That Fought Hatred

A true story about an American town has become a play that teaches children about goodness and courage.

Related Topics: Inspiration, Courage, Young People, Play, right thing, Hate Crimes, Child, Holiday Season, Hate, elementary school grades, childrens play

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Tempting Faith

A former White House official reveals how politics and cynicism warped a noble idea to help the poor.

Related Topics: News, Politics, Political, political affairs, community leaders, initiative, faith based initiative, threatened incumbents, President, legislative liaisons werent, overseas aid organization

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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.

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, Muslim, apostasy rulings, Apostasy, legal tradition, apostasy laws, academic treatises, Law, wonders wheres, devil wonders

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Jews & Evangelicals Together: Why Some Christians Are So Pro-Israel

Jews should admire evangelical Christians who support Israel--even if they want to convert them, says David Brog.

Related Topics: Faiths, Judaism

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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.

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, History, shiites, final imam, Violence, Civil War, rightful successors, Political, religious convictions, coalition forces

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How Porn Destroys Lives

Pamela Paul was shocked by what she found while researching how pornography is changing our culture: everyone is doing it.

Related Topics: News

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