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Sharia

What is the Truth About American Muslims? Sharia 19. What is Sharia? Sharia stands for Islamic or sacred law. It is an Arabic word meaning “the way” or “the path to water.” For centuries, Muslim scholars have given a
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October 11, 2012
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Segregation Is Still Part of Our Classroom

Through Big Brothers, Big Sisters, I’ve been working with a little girl from the neighborhood where I used to teach. I think very highly of this group and have only had good experiences with them. However, at a recent area-wide picnic, I noticed something disturbing. Most (not all, but the vast majority) of the children being mentored were African American or Latino. Most of the adult mentors were white or Asian. Again, this was not without exception, but was apparent.
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The Law of Religious Freedom

What is the Truth About American Muslims? The Law of Religious Freedom Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof … Religion clauses of the First
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October 11, 2012