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...would seek open dialogue with Muslim clerics rather than confront them with inflammatory debate [Nov. 27]. Christianity and Islam have glorious yet violent pasts; both have lost their way with stubborn claims to exclusive truth and the consequent rise of intolerant fundamentalism. Leaders of neither religion can claim the moral high ground, given their failure to shelter the innocent during the great wars and genocides of the 20th century. In the 21st century, both religions have the moral obligation to face the future together. Edward D. Walker East Lansing, Michigan, U.S. time's story said, "The Roman Catholic Church...
...Pope hardly qualifies as a great uniter if that means "seeking ties with only those who invoke the name of a single god." In matters of faith and religion, prescriptive morality should be avoided, as it is the root cause of hostility and divisiveness. There can be no divine right vested in anyone to pronounce the final word and the ultimate truth. Reason cannot be attributed only to Christianity; it equally informs Hinduism and Buddhism. Distinguishing between different religions on the basis of reason shows a narrow understanding of other faiths. Gyan Ranjan Saha Calcutta Pope Benedict XVI's initiative...
...moral reasoning course...
Every university establishes its own policies on how to handle new research innovations, but they all have the moral responsibility to adopt policies that will promote access to the fruits of their research in the developing world. Universities are also major recipients of public funding, and as such, they owe a return on investment to their primary benefactors. Given their vast public support, why should universities continue to pursue profit-driven policies that impede access to medicines for the poor? Harvard, as the single most powerful academic institution in the world, has an opportunity to take a stand and lead...
...take the lead among universities around the world by adopting access-minded technology transfer policies and increasing its involvement in neglected disease research. As students, faculty, and alumni, it is our role to hold Harvard to its commitment to the public interest and push Harvard to set the right moral example on these issues of research and global health...