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King: Hearings on Muslims in America will be fair
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican congressman who has organized controversial hearings into radical Islam called Muslims "part of the mosaic" of America Wednesday and said they shouldn't feel threatened or intimidated by his inquiry. "If there is...Tags: Elections, Defense, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Crimes, Politics
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Cleric: Muslims have role in relationship building
DETROIT (AP) — The cleric who became the public face of efforts to build an Islamic center near ground zero in New York began a national speaking tour Saturday night by urging Muslims to play a role in shaping relationships with America. Feisal...Tags: Republican Party, Freedom of Religion, Unrest, Conflicts and War, New York City, Democratic Party
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Television review: 'Save Me,' with Anne Heche, goes unrescued
If there were an Emmy for Most Disturbingly Apt Title of Series, NBC's new comedy "Save Me" would win hands down. It just works on so many levels. "Save me" is certainly the phrase that surges to a critic's mind moments into the ludicrous machinations...Tags: Entertainment, Enlightened (tv program), NBC (tv network), 30 Rock (tv program), Save Me (tv program)
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Vatican to have pavilion at Venice Biennale modern art exhibit
Reuters* Three artists commissioned for works inspired by Genesis * Works divided into "creation," "uncreation," "re-creation" * Works not liturgical or religious but thoroughly modern By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY, May 14 (Reuters) - For most people,...Tags: Italy, Fine Artists, Vatican City, Arts, Artists
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State senators may take a stand on Turkey's treatment of Orthodox
Springfield is a long way from Istanbul — 5,660 miles, in fact — but Illinois state senators are considering a resolution that would criticize Turkey's treatment of the Eastern Orthodox religious hierarchy. Even though a majority of senators...Tags: Freedom of Religion, Minority Groups, Chicago City Council, Church and State Relations, Civil Rights
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Malaysia's ruling coalition maintains parliamentary majority
This post has been updated, as indicated below.PENANG, Malaysia — Malaysia’s ruling National Front coalition won at the polls Sunday, election commission officials announced, as voters opted for continuity and experience over opposition calls for reform. The 13-party National Front...Tags: Government, National Government, Minority Groups, Elections, Israel
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In Theory: Can believers and nonbelievers find common ground?
Can believers and nonbelievers connect? Is there a common ground they can agree on? Writing in the New York Times, T. M. Luhrmann thinks there may be, but admits it's going to be difficult. The author of "When God Talks Back: Understanding the...Tags: Feminism, Gays and Lesbians, Judges, Abusive Behavior, Belief and Faith
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Pope Francis and the Argentine rabbi
One of the first things Argentinian native Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio did after being elected pope on March 13 was to send a message of friendship to Rome's chief rabbi, Riccardo Di Segni — and, by extension, the Jewish people. "I sincerely hope to...Tags: Elections, Buenos Aires (Argentina), Benedict XVI, Science and Technology, Rosh Hashanah
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Myanmar should deploy more troops in volatile state -commission
ReutersBy Aung Hla Tun and Jared Ferrie YANGON, April 29 (Reuters) - Myanmar must urgently address the plight of Muslims displaced by sectarian bloodshed in western Rakhine State and double the number of security forces to control the still-volatile region,...Tags: Buddhism, Wars and Interventions, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Labor Legislation, Illegal Immigrants
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Bethlehem monastery loses court battle on Israeli wall
Reuters* Israeli wall would surround convent on three sides * Israel says wall prevents attacks on its citizens By Noah Browning RAMALLAH, West Bank, April 26 (Reuters) - A Catholic monastery and convent in a secluded valley outside Bethlehem lost a seven-...Tags: Palestine, Civil Rights, Israel, Palestinian Liberation Organization, Israeli Settlements
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COLUMN - How to respond to a terrorist attack
Reuters(David Rohde is a Reuters columnist but his opinions are his own.) By David Rohde April 26 (Reuters) - There is no right way to react to a terrorist attack. Oklahoma City rebuilt after Timothy McVeigh's 1995 truck bomb attack on the federal government....Tags: Entertainment Events, Boston Marathon Bombing (2013), Houston Astros, Sports, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Community & Clubs: Plenty to pray about this week
With the happenings in Boston and in West Texas fresh in our minds, the National Day of Prayer makes more sense than ever, says the Rev. Julie Elkins, president of the Newport-Mesa-Irvine Interfaith Council and pastor at First United Methodist Church of...Tags: American Legion, Ceremonies, Arts and Culture, Restaurants, Belief and Faith
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