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...faith ... characteristic of British politicians, not American ones": American politicians who loudly tout their faith are usually touting membership in one of the Christian sects, and rarely Judaism (and even more rarely Islam). The political climate in the U.S. makes it useful to boast about one's belief in Jesus and the Christian God, and political suicide to mention any faith that is focused in a different direction. Can you imagine a candidate for President glowingly referring to an uplifting feeling at a full-moon ritual or celebration of Tu B'shvat? Sadly, what really should be the valuable part...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Inbox | 6/12/2008 | See Source »

...faith ... characteristic of British politicians, not American ones": American politicians who loudly tout their faith are usually touting membership in one of the Christian sects, and rarely Judaism (and even more rarely Islam). The political climate in the U.S. makes it useful to boast about one's belief in Jesus and the Christian God, and political suicide to mention any faith that is focused in a different direction. Can you imagine a candidate for President glowingly referring to an uplifting feeling at a full-moon ritual or celebration of Tu B'shvat? Sadly, what really should be the valuable part...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Inbox | 6/12/2008 | See Source »

...Maybe Texas is not the place you need to consider calling home.' RICK PERRY, Texas governor, warning polygamist members of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints that child sex abuse will not be tolerated, despite a ruling that flds members must remain in Texas for investigation...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Verbatim | 6/12/2008 | See Source »

...thousands of battered yellow Toyotas which make up the main transportation infrastructure of Yaoundé, a city of more than 1 million people. It cost Gwat another $50 to customize his vehicle: Its right and left side mirrors are painted with the words "Jesus" and "je t'aime" respectively, and across the rear window and fender is a proselytizing message to other drivers: "Time to Repent," and "Jesus Will Forgive." Gwat believes Jesus has helped him, too. Since he struck out on his own, his income has more than tripled, and on some days he can pull in about...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Navigating a Real Oil Shock | 6/11/2008 | See Source »

...FILM'S QUOTABLE QUOTE: Zohan: "No one giggles at the Zohan" Borat: "It's niiiiice!" Jesus: "You said it man, no one f---s with the Jesus...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Something Familiar About the Zohan? | 6/5/2008 | See Source »

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