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Religion & Spirituality > Islam The way to God through Islam

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The way to God through Islam There is a saying by a great Islamic poet that is famous around the world. " Raise yourself so much in Gods estimation that before your destiny is written He will say, speak what is it you desire" loosely translated of course! In Islam there are many ways to find God. The best of these however is... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Islam Are modern Muslim fatwas (religious orders issued by leaders of Islam) fueling Islamic extremism?

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Contrary to Christianity or Judaism, Islam does not have anything remotely similar to a canonical hierarchy such as the Vatican and the pope so there are no real leaders of Islam especially in modern times. Historically speaking Islam was disseminated firstly by the Prophet Muhammad and his companions and later by scholars. ... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center Should US environmental standards apply when multinational companies develop the petroleum resources of fragile ecosystems such as Peru's Amazon?

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Should US environmental standards apply when multinational companies develop the petroleum resources of fragile ecosystems such as Peru's Amazon? In order to fully understand the above question I think it is necessary to break it down into really simple terms. We need to ask ourselves what it is going to take for us to move ... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center Is the accidental killing of civilians by US forces, in places like Somalia, an unavoidable part of the war on terrorism?

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Is the accidental killing of civilians by US forces, in places like Somalia, an unavoidable part of the war on terrorism? The question posed raises more questions than it can ever attempt to answer. If one were to attempt to answer the question the answer must be that the death of civilians should not be considered an inevit... More..

Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: People in our lives

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RAINWATER I sat under the cool canopy of the apple blossom tree, its leaves casting a beautiful shadow on the hard red earth. It had been really hot now for weeks and the entire community was looking to the skies for the blessed relief of rain. I could hear the distant rumble of thunder and feel the air pregnant with moistur... More..

Entertainment > Movie Genres Best western movies of all time

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Two of the best western movies of all time are True Grit and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. The first is True Grit starring John Wayne, the story of Walter Cogburn a dried out, alcoholic, anti social bounty hunter. When a young girl asks Mr. Cogburn to bring her fathers killer to justice he doesn't expect her to come alon... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Islam The rights of children as enjoined by Islam

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The rights of children as enjoined by Islam Islam is and always has been radical and free thinking. In an age when children were regarded as mere commodities and life was cheap, this groundbreaking new religion set new standards in enjoining rights for men, women and children. Even before a child has been conceived ,its righ... More..

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1. Best western movies of all time
2. Are modern Muslim fatwas (religious orders issued by leaders of Islam) fueling Islamic extremism?
3. The way to God through Islam
4. The rights of children as enjoined by Islam
5. Should US environmental standards apply when multinational companies develop the petroleum resources of fragile ecosystems such as Peru's Amazon?
6. Is the accidental killing of civilians by US forces, in places like Somalia, an unavoidable part of the war on terrorism?
7. Reflections: People in our lives

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