Word: confrontational
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...stated goal of one of the organizations presenting the play. “Raisins, Not Virgins” is the fourth collaboration of the Harvard South Asian Association (SAA) and the Boston-based South Asian American Theater (SAATh). The program states that “SAATh resolves to confront all forms of fundamentalism dividing our world by race, religion, gender, class or nation,” and the play clearly succeeds in that goal...
...faith. In terms of political power, though, the pontiff has an ability to raise awareness that is unmatched by any other religious figure. We are hopeful, then, that Benedict will show clear leadership and conviction in dealing with many pressing political problems that his unique role enables him to confront: the global AIDS epidemic, Islamic fundamentalism, and religious conflict. We hope that Benedict will be as effective and eloquent a steward of peace as was John Paul...
...Emily meet up and go on some terribly awkward dates, where, in frighteningly ill-timed bouts of physical comedy, they each put inanimate objects up their respective noses. When Emily finally gets engaged to Ben (Jeremy Sisto, who played Elton in “Clueless”), Oliver must confront his complicated feelings towards her, and eventually does so by going to her house and singing Bon Jovi. Wait, I think that’s how my parents got together...
...easy sentiment of the provoker; those who do not confront the audience with equal vigor have betrayed their talents to the desires of the mass...
...citizens who do seek the truth—the draft is a bestseller in French bookstores—will have to confront the dangerous misconceptions spread by promoters of the “yes” vote. To pressure voters to join his position, Chirac would have them believe it will be the end of Europe and the end of France if the referendum fails, when really, the end of Chirac is the worst that could happen. Furthermore, with the help of sloppy journalists, the constitution’s advocates have irresponsibly conflated opposition to the treaty with opposition...