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Mother Kali, Much Maligned

From 'The Temple of Doom' to 'Footballer's Wives,' movies and TV shows unfairly portray the goddess as a blood-thirsty demoness.

Related Topics: Faiths, Hinduism, Film, hindus, bloodthirsty demoness, Kali, popular notions, notions, escapist adventure movie, brutal pagan savages, demoness, negative stereotypes

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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?

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, Translation, verse, Domestic Violence, Muslim Women, domestic violence survivors, Violence, ordains mercy, English translation, didnt pass

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What Happened Before the Big Bang?

The question doesn't make sense if we posit that God sustains the universe from a 'location' outside of space and time.

Related Topics: News, Science Religion

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The 'Da Vinci' Moment

What is it about this particular story that sparks so much interest--and opposition?

Related Topics: Entertainment, Movies, The Da Vinci Code, Story, Authority, Christianity, Novel, Jesus relationship, Conspiracy Theory, ambiguous ancient texts, religion professor, cynicism thats driving, texts

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Score One More for Women Imams

With my leading a mixed congregation--including a Grand Mufti--in prayer, another step was taken to legitimizing women imams.

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, Prayer, Women Imams, Muslim, grand mufti, bars women, Leadership, leadership positions, woman officiating, mufti, communitys commitment

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Loose Canon Archive: July 2005

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

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Pursuing Truth, Seeking Moral Justice

Simon Wiesenthal understood that when it comes to heinous acts, only the apology, not the absolution, is morally obligatory.

Related Topics: Faiths, Judaism

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Swami Uptown Archive: February 2005

Jesse Kornbluth's daily weblog on religion, spirituality, and politics.

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Islam and America, Three Years After 9/11

Far from being incompatible, Islamic values and American values are very similar, says a Muslim leader.

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, Muslim, violent passages, Religion, right society, Terrorism, interfaith memorial services, independent central bank, Muslims, Fascism

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Hindu Mythbusters

Meet Hindus who debunk Western misconceptions about caste, cows, karma and more.

Related Topics: Faiths, Hinduism, Religion, hindus, Caste System, school system, industrial design consultant, non hindus, Internet discussion groups, question, primitive idol worshipping cult

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