religion
Memorial for 3 Muslim students calls for end to hate, ignorance
February 19, 2015There were calls for unity to end hate and bigotry in all forms for the three slain Muslim students slain in Chapel Hill, N.C. last week.
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Walking with the poor
February 13, 2015"The poor you have with you always." Jesus is said to have spoken these words, but he certainly didn't mean that his followers should aim to keep it that way.
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The Jewish New Year for trees comes on Feb. 3 this year
January 22, 2015Ancient sages of the Jewish religion established a special new year for trees. Yes, trees!
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“Je suis Charlie” – but I have other names as well!
January 12, 2015"I am Gul Rahman! I am Abu Zubaydah! I am Charles Horman and Ken Saro-Wiwa! I am Ghassan Kanafani and Victor Jara!"
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What is Hanukkah really all about?
December 16, 2014Solstice? revolution? religious miracle? military might? Like most things, this holiday can be viewed from multiple perspectives.
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