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Pope Benedict XVI's quoting of a medieval text that basically states that Islam is a violent religion resulted in predictable--and violent--reactions in parts of the Muslim world. The irony is so glaring, it is hardly bearable. But the same type of irony can easily be found in Christianity. How much violence has been committed to defend teachings that advise turning the other cheek? It is apparent from history and current events that Christians, Muslims and Jews all believe in the same God. One can only wish he had been more consistent in advocating nonviolence...
...atmosphere of moral rigidity governs much of campus life. I.J.T. members have been known to physically assault students for drinking, flirting or kissing on campus. "We are compelled by our religion to use force if we witness immoral public behavior," says Naveed. "If I see someone doing something wrong, I can stop him and the I.J.T. will support me." Threats of a public reprimand or allegations of immoral behavior are enough to keep most students toeing the I.J.T. line. There is no university regulation segregating men from women in the dining halls, but students know that mingling is taboo...
...situation was also affected, to put it in simple terms, by the rise of science and the decline of religion. The most important rationale for tutors to live with students was so that they could aid their spiritual development. When the University lost faith in any agreed principles, it could not justify compelling students to adhere to any fixed ethics. In the name of science, any promulgation of a certain ethic labored under the stigma of what Isaiah Berlin called “the Cartesian condemnation,” attempting to justify all its findings scientifically and severely unable...
...authenticity’s sake or simply to rip off Los Lonely Boys remains to be seen. Another question mark lies in the video’s underlying message. Despite the multiple references to Jesus and the devil, neither song nor video seems to be overtly for or against religion, adultery, or anything else. Is it, “love conquers all” or, “be glad for what you’ve got”? We don’t know, though this is not for lack of effort on the part of front man Brandon...
Nevertheless, the committee’s preliminary report, which would require students to take courses on religion and U.S. history as part of a new set of 10 mandatory areas of study, started making waves across the nation yesterday. In an evening dispatch, The Associated Press called the task force’s recommendations “surprisingly bold.” And The Wall Street Journal gave prominent treatment to news of the proposal on its website...