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Young Muslim-American calls for inclusion and respect

Features

For over two decades, the Muslim Public Affairs Council has been a leading national voice on behalf of the Muslim American community. MPAC works with policy leaders, law enforcement agencies, the entertainment industry, and others to shape policies and public opinion concerning Muslim Americans. MPAC also works within Muslim American communities to develop strong leadership [...]

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What does the Bible say about same-sex marriage?

Perspective

The religious conservative criticize same-sex marriage, saying it violates the biblical definition of marriage. They are wrong, and here’s why.

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Surviving the Holocaust: thank you Mussolini and mom

Perspective

When people ask me how I survived the Holocaust, my reply is that I owe my life to two persons: To my mother and to Mussolini.

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High for Christ

Features

Exercising one’s first amendment right to freedom of religion can be a tricky thing…especially when your form of worship consists of lighting up a joint in the name of God. Just ask Norman Hutchinson of Mexico, Maine.

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7 ways to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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Many consider Martin Luther King Jr. Day as nothing more than a day off from work. But there are many ways that we could remember and celebrate the life of America’s greatest civil-rights leader. Educate yourself. Read a biography of King’s life. If you already have, read a biography of Gandhi, one of King’s chief [...]

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What we learned in 2008

Features

Magazines and blogs have put out their year end “top religious stories of the year” lists, notably Time, Religion Newswriters Association, and the Huffington Post. Here at Not About Religion, religious literacy is paramount. Therefore, we have put together a list of the top 5 things that we learned from religious stories in 2008. 1. [...]

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