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Editorial: American Muslim Institutions Are Out of Touch With Islam

April 21, 2004

Source: The Christian Science Monitor

http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0421/p09s02-coop.html

On April 21, 2004 The Christian Science Monitor reported in an editorial, "Most Muslim American institutions today, from local mosques to national advocacy groups, reflect an ultraconservative Muslim agenda not shared by most within their community, which at an estimated 6 million now equals the size of the American Jewish community. The Washington-based Committee on American...

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A History of American Secularism

April 21, 2004

Source: Beliefnet

http://www.beliefnet.com/story/144/story_14451_1.html

On April 21, 2004 Beliefnet published an interview with journalist Susan Jacoby, the director of the Center for Inquiry Metro New York, who recently published a book on the history of secularism in America. She notes, "The secularist strain in American culture has been very strong since the beginning, but the nation's secular heritage is virtually unknown to people. A secular government was...

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Bradley University Students Offended by Religious Symbols

April 20, 2004

Source: Week TV

http://week.com/morenews/morenews-read.asp?id=4153

On April 20, 2004 Week TV reported, "A group of Bradley University students say they are offended by the use of religious symbols in a display on campus. They say it misrepresents the cultural and religious diversity on Bradley's campus. Students from Bradley University's Newman Center say they want to raise awareness about the number of abortions performed daily. They've put up 4000 crosses in the quad...

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Update: City Council Likely to Pass Amendment Allowing Call to Prayer in MI

April 20, 2004

Source: The Detroit News

http://www.detnews.com/2004/religion/0404/20/b01-127888.htm

On April 20, 2004 The Detroit News reported, " Along with pierogi and paczki, Hamtramck may soon be known for its Islamic calls to worship. The City Council is expected today to pass a noise ordinance amendment permitting mosques to issue the traditional call to prayer over loud speakers. It’s another sign of change in this traditionally Polish community of 23,000, which...

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Bush's Mission from God

April 20, 2004

Source: The Lexington Herald-Leader

http://www.kentucky.com/mld/heraldleader/news/nation/8472422.htm

On April 20, 2004 The Lexington Herald-Leader reported, "At a recent news conference and in a new book by Bob Woodward, President Bush conveys a sense that, when it comes to foreign policy, he's on a mission from God. 'I also have this belief, strong belief, that freedom is not this country's gift to the world. Freedom is the Almighty's gift to every man...

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Editorial: Church Bells and Call to Prayer Should Get Equal Air Time

April 20, 2004

Source: The Detroit Free Press

http://www.freep.com/voices/editorials/ecall20_20040420.htm

On April 20, 2004 The Detroit Free Press published an editorial responding to the current controversy over whether or not Detroit area mosques should be able to air the call to prayer over loudspeakers. The article notes: "As the area's premier community of immigrants, Hamtramck surely should be tolerant of different cultures. But in this city where church bells regularly...

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Religious Leaders Speak Out for Immigrants in AZ

April 20, 2004

Source: The Arizona Republic

http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/0420migrants20.html

On April 20, 2004 The Arizona Republic reported, "Religious leaders representing about 1.5 million members of seven faiths in Arizona called Monday for immigration reform and opened their arms to migrants from Mexico and other Latin American countries. Led by Bishop Gerald Kicanas of the Catholic Diocese of Tucson, the group met at the state Capitol and called on government...

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Muslim Cleric Expelled for Advocating Beating of Women

April 20, 2004

Source: BBC News

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/3643739.stm

On April 20, 2004 the BBC News reported, "France's interior ministry has ordered the expulsion of a Muslim cleric who advocated the beating of women. Algerian-born Abdelkader Bouziane, an imam in eastern Lyon, told a magazine that the Koran authorised the beating and stoning of adulterous wives. Mr. Bouziane also expressed hopes that 'the entire world becomes Muslim.' The remarks caused an immediate...

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Editorial: Harry Potter Party Promotes Reading, Not Wicca

April 17, 2004

Source: The Dallas Morning News

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/city/collin/opinion/stories/041704dnccoharrypotter.9c6f.html

On April 17, 2004 The Dallas Morning News published an editorial saying, "The Plano school district is a long way from Hogwarts Castle. But a lawsuit seeking to block a Harry Potter party next month at one of the district's elementary schools brought the school for wizards...

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The Muslim Vote Stands to Impact Election 2004

April 17, 2004

Source: The Observer-Dispatch

http://www.uticaod.com/archive/2004/04/17/opinion/30247.html

On April 17, 2004 The Observer-Dispatch reported, "No-shows at the ballot box might take a lesson from Muslim-Americans, who are stepping up efforts to assume an active role in the nation's political process. The American Muslim Taskforce on Civil Rights and Elections believes that this year's presidential race will be close, and even though its numbers are small,...

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Arizona Group Gathers to Combat Religious Bigotry

April 17, 2004

Source: The Arizona Republic

http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/northphoenix/articles/0417bigotry17Z3.html

On April 17, 2004 The Arizona Republic reported, "A group of about 100 people, representing numerous faiths, gathered Tuesday at the Arizona Capitol to share their stories of religious bigotry and their ideas on how to combat it. The event was put together by the Anti-Defamation League, the National Conference for Community and...

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Chicago Interfaith Movement Aids the Environment

April 16, 2004

Source: The Chicago Tribune

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chicago/chi-0404160046apr16,1,951926.story?coll=chi-newslocalchicago-hed

On April 16, 2004 The Chicago Tribune reported on "Faith in Place, an interfaith organization that works with Chicago-area religious leaders on environmental issues. The network consists of 85 congregations in Chicago and its suburbs and represents a broad spectrum of...

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Dover Interfaith Group Supports Community Leaders

April 16, 2004

Source: Dover Community News

http://www.seacoastonline.com/news/dover/d4_16b.htm

On April 16, 2004 Dover Community News reported, "The Dover Area Religious Leaders Association is made up of religious leaders of the First Parish Congregational Church, UCC, St. John’s United Methodist Church, the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Union Congregational Church of...

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AZ Police Connect With Muslims

April 15, 2004

Source: The Arizona Republic

http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/ahwatukee/articles/0415muslimpolicetrainingZ14.html

On April 15, 2004 The Arizona Republic reported, "Tempe police have inched closer to fortifying their trust with a community still suspicious of law enforcement after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Sgt. Jon Waide joined more than 20 other civilian and sworn supervisors April 1 and listened as Aneesah...

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