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Integration Struggle Persists for Muslims in Germany
The German government’s response to a new coalition of major Muslim organizations — that the coalition doesn’t represent enough Muslims — set the stage for little progress in a three-year discussion. And many Muslims there disagree on the meaning of integration.

The German government’s response to a new coalition of major Muslim organizations — that the coalition doesn’t represent enough Muslims — set the stage for little progress in a three-year discussion. And many Muslims there disagree on the meaning of integration.

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Now a Sir, Salman Rushdie Still Causing a Stir
Author Salman Rushdie is now Sir Salman Rushdie. The Indian-born writer received a knighthood from Britain’s Queen Elizabeth last week for his services to literature. Many Muslims are protesting the Queen’s decision to honor Rushdie, who spent years in hiding after a fatwa was issued calling for his death.

Author Salman Rushdie is now Sir Salman Rushdie. The Indian-born writer received a knighthood from Britain’s Queen Elizabeth last week for his services to literature. Many Muslims are protesting the Queen’s decision to honor Rushdie, who spent years in hiding after a fatwa was issued calling for his death.

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Blair Appeals to Moderate Muslims
Speaking Monday at a conference on Islam, British Prime Minister Tony Blair promoted “the still, small voice of reason and moderation” that speaks out in opposition to extremism. A new government study paints a picture of Islamic studies departments at British universities as out of touch.

Speaking Monday at a conference on Islam, British Prime Minister Tony Blair promoted “the still, small voice of reason and moderation” that speaks out in opposition to extremism. A new government study paints a picture of Islamic studies departments at British universities as out of touch.

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Giuliani Support Hints at Shift
He is a pro-choice, thrice-married New Yorker. So why is Rudy Giuliani the leading presidential candidate in a Republican Party long dominated by pro-life, family-values voters in the South and West?
Source: pewforum.org

An Outsider’s Look Inside Amish Community
Writer Joe Mackall gained unprecedented access to one of the most conservative Amish communities through his neighbor Samuel. In his new book, Plain Secrets, Mackall chronicles the tightly knit society of Ohio’s Swartzentruber Amish.

Writer Joe Mackall gained unprecedented access to one of the most conservative Amish communities through his neighbor Samuel. In his new book, Plain Secrets, Mackall chronicles the tightly knit society of Ohio’s Swartzentruber Amish.

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Formerly Gay Christian Discusses His ‘Exodus’
Exodus International holds its annual meeting Tuesday. Alan Chambers, head of the organization, describes his “choice to come out of homosexuality,” and his life as a husband and father.

Exodus International holds its annual meeting Tuesday. Alan Chambers, head of the organization, describes his “choice to come out of homosexuality,” and his life as a husband and father.

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