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St. Isidore the Farmer (1070-1130)

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St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787)

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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.

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AIDS & Hinduism in India

Researcher Nalini Tarakeshwar looks at the intersection of religion, culture, and people with HIV/AIDS in India.

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U.N. Report Condemns 'Illegal' Zimbabwe Eviction Campaign

Calling it a 'profoundly distressing report,' the secretary general called on Zimbabwe to stop the demolitions.

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Plain Folk and Plain Talk

An expert on Pennsylvania Mennonites explains their views on native son Floyd Landis' truth-telling woes.

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Muslim Professor Displays Islam's Diversity

Kambiz GhaneaBassiri says Islam is shaped by culture and context--and a worldview is needed to understand the religion.

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Fighting Illiteracy One Cup of Tea (and School) at a Time

By building schools for poor Pakistani and Afghan Muslim youth, Greg Mortenson promotes peace by fighting illiteracy.

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, School, Child, Girls Education, Education, real heroes, Worst Threats, Hero, people dont, Global Illiteracy, Promise

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Islam's Hadiths Come Under Debate

Hadiths are the second major source for Muslims. But there are so many with a variety of interpretations. Which ones are right?

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