Word: convert
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...what happens when the state's definition of Islam differs from its citizens'? The Islamic Development Department, which governs Muslim practices on a federal level, deems Shia and Baha'i interpretations of Islam deviant faiths worthy of forced "rehabilitation." Controversy also surrounds Malays who wish to convert to another religion, thus defying the constitutional clause specifying that all Malays must be Muslims. That issue is being tested by the case of Lina Joy, a Malay who has been barred from converting to Christianity by Shari'a courts. Malik Imtiaz Sarwar, a lawyer who has received death threats for representing...
...Rounding out the Harvard-dominated quarterfinals, No. 3 seed Chris Clayton dropped a tough first set, 6-4. Clayton quickly regrouped, breaking his opponent early in the second set, but failed to convert a game point at 6-5 that would have forced a tiebreak...
...latest trend is to convert pregnancy centers into health clinics that offer free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds and testing for sexually transmitted diseases. What they will not offer is referral for birth control. Married clients wanting information on contraception are referred to their own doctor or pastor. But, as Wood explains, most clients are unmarried, and "the Bible clearly states that sex outside of marriage is against God's will for our lives...
...company Algordanza has come up with a way to give turn that gemstone into more than just a symbol of your affection. Algordanza, meaning “remembrance,” doesn’t mess around with traditional mining techniques: the creative company uses a synthetic process to convert the ashes of a lost loved one into a diamond in a Swiss lab. A mere half kilogram of your beloved’s remains are required to produce the desired effect. After a waiting period of about six to eight weeks, the diamond is complete...
Recognizing that Valentine’s Day lends itself better to absurdity than romance has made me into a Valentine’s convert. Every Valentine’s Day can potentially turn sour, even if you’re with someone you care about. As a senior in high school, my boyfriend and I went out to a Mexican restaurant and were seated at the table next to his psychiatrist. Last year, my boyfriend at the time insisted we “do something special” for Valentine’s Day, and it wasn?...