Understanding Islam

12 Sep, 2010 A Case Study in Denial: the Example of Rabbi Gary M. Bretton-Granatoor

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Rabbi Bretton-Granatoor, of the World Union for Progressive Judaism, has written a reflection for 9/11 entitled "How many lies are contained in the phrase "A mosque at ground zero"? The rabbi excoriates those who are opposed to the construction of the Park51 project, also known as...

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11 Sep, 2010 The Ground Zero Mosque Dividing America

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I have hesitated to write about the Ground Zero Mosque, which has grabbed the attention of America in recent months.  But today is the 11th of September, and it seems as good a time as any to bite the bullet. For an insightful discussion of what...

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08 Sep, 2010 International Burn a Koran Day – Why it was a bad idea

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Dove World Outreach Centre in Florida has declared that it will burn a Quran on 11 September 2010 on what they have declared as 'Burn a Koran Day'. In response Muslim groups throughout the world have warned that this event will result in extreme reactions.  Would-be...

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