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Scholars of Islam speak out against terrorism

Dozens of scholars clarify the position of Islam on violence

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MIPY 2008: Professor Randy Pausch

Carnegie Mellon’s “Last Lecture” professor inspired millions to live their dreams. Randy Pausch recently died after a brave struggle with pancreatic cancer. View a clip from “The Last Lecture,” where he shows the importance of living each day well.

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Scholarly Smackdown: 'The Passion' (continued)

A liberal professor and a conservative professor debate Mel Gibson's movie, the Bible, theology and more.

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Wesley Avram: The Song of Life Is Sacred

Do you know what sacred sound is? Yale professor Wesley Avram says God created the world by turning a hum into a sacred song, and that's why heaven is imagined as a place of singing praise.

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Jonathan Walton: You Can Get There from Here

What is your personal theme song? This religious studies professor says his is "Amazing Grace" because no matter how many times he's gone off-course, God's grace—like a navigational system—continues to lead him home.

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