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IranIraq February 16, 2008

Michael Parenti Discusses Contrary Notions.

Michael Parenti is one of America’s most astute and engaging political analysts. Covering a wide range of subjects, Parenti’s work has enlightened and enlivened readers for many years.
Islamic Issues February 16, 2008

Christianity, Islam and the Future of Democracy

Is there a clash of civilizations? Can we get along and together further the cause of democracy and freedom? What is the role of religion in a modern, pluralistic society?
Human RightsPalestine February 16, 2008

Talking to a Wall

You would think that showing maps clearly delineating the truncated, obviously non-viable area available for a possible Palestinian state and showing pictures that define Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories would
Human RightsPalestine February 16, 2008

Holmes shocked at deteriorating conditions in Gaza

John Holmes, the UN secretary general’s representative, has said that he was shocked at the deteriorating humanitarian condition in the Gaza Strip, describing it as "grim".
Islamic Issues February 16, 2008

Interfaith Dialogue a Moral Duty to Finding Common Ground

Extreme voices in the three religions that claim the monotheist heritage of Prophet Abraham--Judaism, Christianity, and Islam--are busy sowing the seeds of confrontation and hate.
Islamic IssuesPolitical Islam Studies February 16, 2008

Book Review: Islam and Democracy: A Foundation for Ending Extremism and Preventing Conflict (Rash)

The book “Islam and Democracy” is a timely myth-breaker for an era where Islam is often mis-perceived as intolerant, extreme and inherently undemocratic while chauvenistic assertions of the superiority of
ObamaOther Issues February 16, 2008

Obama, Romney, Bigotry, & Slander

The Shalom Center by law may not, and doesn’t, choose between candidates in an election. But there is no legal, ethical, or moral bar to our denouncing the use of
February 16, 2008

Obama’s Secret Alliance

A friend of mine that does not live in this area called me and told me about the grief he was receiving from some Palestinians in his area about supporting
Islamic Issues February 16, 2008

Cousin Marriages and Congenital Defects

Taken at face value, the recent statement by British Minister Woolas about the worrisome rate of congenital defects in British Pakistani newborns and its association with the practice of cousin
Human RightsPalestine February 16, 2008

Hamas strongly condemns the attack on the YMCA in Gaza

Hamas has strongly condemned the attack which targeted the YMCA in Gaza city and accused those behind the attack of serving the occupation and of trying to create discord within