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"In God We Trust" Approved for Posting in Gaston County Schools

February 18, 2005

Source: The Shelby Star

http://www.shelbystar.com/portal/ASP/article.asp?ID=14263

On February 18, 2005 The Shelby Star reported, "a year after school officials approved the posting of the words 'In God We Trust' in every Cleveland County classroom, Shelby resident Tony Izzi started working to get the mottoes added in Gaston County. So far, Izzi and some Gaston residents have received approval from the Gaston County school board and Superintendent Ed Sadler, and...

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Islamic Ethics Used to Enhance Environmental Sustainability and Eco-Tourism in Zanzibar

February 17, 2005

Source: BBC News

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/4271519.stm

On February 17, 2005 the BBC News reported, "The Koran is not widely known as a source of guidance on environmental and conservation issues, but that has not stopped one development organisation in Tanzania from using it to help conserve an island marine park. Religious leaders have been asked to promote conservation messages using the texts of the Koran - an approach which has proved a great deal more...

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India’s "Hugging Saint" to Build 300 Houses in Sri Lanka for Tsunami Victims

February 17, 2005

Source: Kerala Next/India News

http://www.keralanext.com/news/indexread.asp?id=119877

On February 17, 2005 the India News reported, "Indian Spiritual leader, Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma), who is in Colombo on a three-day visit to console thousands of tsunami victims, has pledged to build 300 houses for the tsunami survivors. Amma, well-known for showering divine love on everyone equally through her embrace, yesterday arrived in Sri Lanka on the invitation...

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Sikhs Mounting Organized Protest to Turban Issue in France

February 16, 2005

Source: The Tribune

http://www.tribuneindia.com/2005/20050217/punjab1.htm#2

On February 16, 2005 The Tribune reported, "The Sikh Nation Organisation (SNO) today said the decision of a French court which ruled that no violation of human rights had taken place by asking a French Sikh to remove his turban to be photographed for obtaining his driving licence, was a 'blot on the fair image of the French system of justice.' In a statement here, SNO president Dr Manjit...

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Constitutional Amendment for Prayer in Schools to Go Before State Senate

February 16, 2005

Source: The Washington Times

http://washingtontimes.com/metro/20050215-105714-2958r.htm

On February 16, 2005 The Washington Times reported, "lawmakers want to amend the state constitution to open schools and other public places to prayer and other religious activities. Delegate Charles W. Carrico Sr. said the amendment is needed because there is a growing effort to silence Christians... He noted his amendment does not require people to participate in prayer, and...

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Baha’i Conference Underscores Religions as Foundation for Human Rights

February 15, 2005

Source: Baha'i World News Service

http://news.bahai.org/story.cfm?storyid=351

On February 15, 2005 the Baha'i World News Service reported, "The global community should look to the ethical teachings of the world religions as well as to international law to protect human rights, a keynote speaker told the European Baha'i Conference on Law. Professor Brian Lepard of the University of Nebraska in the United States said that violations of human rights appear to be relentlessly...

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Sikhs in France Calling Upon India to Aid in Religious Symbol Ban

February 15, 2005

Source: Hindustan Times

http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/5983_1243404,00430005.htm

On February 15, 2005 the Hindustan Times reported, "Sikhs in France are still waiting for the Indian government to intervene urgently and effectively so that their children can attend schools with their turbans. A total of 256 students have been affected since the French government legislated to ban all religious headgears in government schools. Initially, the ban was directed...

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Federal Appeals Court Sued Over 10 Commandments Seal

February 9, 2005

Source: The Mercury News

Wire Service: AP

http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/breaking_news/10849072.htm

On February 9, 2005 The Mercury News/AP reported, "the federal appeals court that ruled the Pledge of Allegiance was an unconstitutional endorsement of religion is being sued for allegedly displaying the Ten Commandments on its seal and courthouses. The case was brought by Pleasanton attorney Ryan...

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Women's Undergarments Draw Protest by Hindu Leaders

February 7, 2005

Source: The Times of India

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1013700.cms

On February 7, 2005 The Times of India reported, "an American online store selling womens' undergarments featuring images of Hindu Gods and religious icons has angered members of the community who have demanded their immediate withdrawal from the website. In an ad for womens' thongs, Cafe-Press.com has on display hundred per cent cotton 'Hindu God Shiva classic thong' priced at...

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Muslims and Jews Band Together to Build Habitat House

February 7, 2005

Source: KLTV News

Wire Service: AP

http://www.kltv.com/Global/story.asp?S=2873991

On February 7, 2005 the Associated Press reported, "Muslim and Jewish communities are working together to build a house with the nonprofit, Christian housing charity Habitat for Humanity. Tamiko Seward is a single mother who will live in the eleven-hundred-square-foot house. She has a three-year-old son. Both are Baptist. The 26-year-old secretary says the Muslim...

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US Muslims Vie for Media Coverage of Tsunami Relief Efforts

February 7, 2005

Source: Muslim American Society (MAS)

http://www.masnet.org/takeaction.asp?id=2149

On February 7, 2005 the Muslim American Society (MAS) reported, "The Muslim American Society Freedom Foundation has been working with various national media outlets addressing the lack of American Muslim charities listed as providing relief services to the Asian tsunami victims and is requesting them to add American Muslim charities to their list of charities working in the region receiving...

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Muslim Group Angered Over Government Plan to Train Imams

February 3, 2005

Source: BBC News

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4232495.stm

On February 3, 2005 the BBC News reported, "A Muslim group in the Netherlands has complained it was not consulted before the government backed university plans to start training imams.

There has been fierce debate about the integration of Muslims in the Netherlands in the last few years.

It intensified last November with the murder of the film-maker Theo van Gogh by a suspected Muslim...

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US-Based Islamic Charity Stops Fundraising, Claiming Unfair FBI Investigation Underway

February 2, 2005

Source: The Dallas Morning News

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/city/dallas/stories/020305dnmetkinderusa.25130.html

On February 2, 2005 The Dallas Morning News reported, "An international Islamic charity based in Dallas has suspended operations, saying it's unfairly become the target of an investigation by the U.S. government.

Federal authorities refused to confirm whether KinderUSA was under...

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