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...difference between a Christian missionary and a Taliban member who imposes his religion on Afghans? In the old days, conversion was simply a strategy for survival under intolerant regimes. It's a pity that conversion still exists and is even encouraged today. What makes Christianity any better than Islam, or vice versa? What makes any religion superior to any other? Isphanyar Bhandara Rawalpindi, Pakistan...
...seem to be on the same wavelength. Ruiz points out that they have raised the height of the wall that divides the convent from the mosque and topped it in part with a metal grill. "We shall ignore it," says Ruiz, who sees the new mosque and its associated Islamic cultural center as a place where understanding between the two religions can be improved. There's much work still to do. Many of Spain's 500,000 Muslims are unhappy about the presence of Spanish troops in Iraq; and shortly after the mosque was inaugurated, Granada hosted a conference...
...desk ... [then] one of my colleagues grabbed my hand and said, 'Run.'" Community groups receiving ceremonial tributes from the council were caught in the chaos, including some young children affiliated with a local Puerto Rican community group. "The little girls... were hysterical," said Debbie Almontaser, whose organization Women in Islam was also being honored. "They were crying, they were very upset." Almontaser, who had taken refuge in a nearby bathroom with two of the girls, called police from her cell phone before detectives evacuated them out of the building...
...Morning After Nov. 1, 2004 ----------------- The God Gene Oct. 25, 2004 ----------------- The Vote Battle Oct. 18, 2004 ----------------- Visions of Tomorrow Oct. 11, 2004 ----------------- The Tragedy of Sudan Oct. 4, 2004 ----------------- CBS Controversy Sept. 27, 2004 ----------------- America's Border Sept. 20, 2004 ----------------- Struggle Within Islam Sept. 13, 2004 ----------------- World of George Bush Sept...
...What the West fails to understand is that Islam is a very complete religion covering all aspects of life. It is practical and balanced. That is why its believers are actively practicing the tenets of Islam in their lives. Christian missionary work should begin in the West to convert professed Christians to true Christianity. People in the West are uncomfortable with being religious. We Muslims are not the ones who need to see the light. Fatima Asif Lahore, Pakistan...