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Clarion Fund Claims Times Square Bombing Attempt Proof of “Coordinated Jihad Against Western Values”

Right-wing Jewish documentarians find proof of “Third Jihad” film in the pudding.
Sarah Posner
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The Muslim Brand of Liberty’s Ergun Caner

His salvation story is one of several the right adapts to brand Islam.
Hussein Rashid
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Rap Guide to Evolution Show to Make NYC Debut

Readers in the New York City area have an opportunity to attend a unique performance of evolution’s premiere hip hop act Baba Brinkman, who will be giving a special performance in the Village Thursday and Friday night.
Lauri Lebo
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Laura Bush Disses “Dear” Gay Friends

Her new memoir reveals how craven the Republican situation really is.
Candace Chellew-Hodge
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Religious Right Prays To Lift Curse Of Obama, Glenn Beck's Commencement Speech, And A Cross In The Desert: The Week In Religion, Poetically

The week’s religion news.
Christopher Marchsteiner
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Four Words, Three Chords, Two Hours—A Praise Music Primer

Praise music sucks, let’s just put that out there.
Daniel Schultz
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A Catholic Bishop on sex ed, where Jewish singles mingle, and Queen Antoinette’s cult?: The Week In Religion... Poetically

A roundup of the latest from the world of religion.
Christopher Marchsteiner
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Larry King’s Immoral Debate on Homosexuality and the Bible

And all the while ‘out’ Christian music sensation Jennifer Knapp keeps her cool.
Candace Chellew-Hodge
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South Park and Revolution Muslim

Why is CNN giving a platform to two guys who don’t understand Islam to speak for all Muslims?
Hussein Rashid
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Oh My God! They’re Gonna Kill Trey and Matt!

South Park episode sparks a warning from mystery Muslims about satirizing the Prophet Muhammad.
Lauri Lebo
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