Now a Sir, Salman Rushdie Still Causing a Stir (Religion News)
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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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British Suspect’s Beliefs Drove Him, Friends Say
The Iraq war hardened a doctor detained in the bomb plots. He rejoiced at attacks on the troops.
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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Gay Mormons Grapple with Faith, Sexuality
For Ben Jarvis, the tension between Mormon teachings and his sexuality led him to leave the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. But Affirmation, a support group for gay, lesbian and bisexual Mormons, has helped Jarvis and others retain and share traditions, whether or not they are “officially” church members.
For Ben Jarvis, the tension between Mormon teachings and his sexuality led him to leave the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. But Affirmation, a support group for gay, lesbian and bisexual Mormons, has helped Jarvis and others retain and share traditions, whether or not they are “officially” church members.
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Romney Criticized for Hotel Pornography
Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney, who rails against the “cesspool” of pornography, is being criticized by social conservatives who argue that he should have tried to halt hardcore hotel movie offerings during his near-decade on the Marriott board.
Source: pewforum.org
Romney Faces Uphill Battle for Evangelical Voters
Nearly a half-century after John F. Kennedy broke the Catholic barrier to the presidency, Mitt Romney is attempting a similar feat.
Source: pewforum.org
Father vs. Father: Two Traditions Square Off
Tony Gargagliano’s father came to New York from Italy as a teenager in 1908. But he held on to many of his Old World ways — much to the aggravation –and the delight — of his son. For instance, there was the day they went to get his father’s third marriage annulled.
Tony Gargagliano’s father came to New York from Italy as a teenager in 1908. But he held on to many of his Old World ways — much to the aggravation –and the delight — of his son. For instance, there was the day they went to get his father’s third marriage annulled.
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