Category Archives: Religion and Politics

Schism

Posted on April 11, 2008 by Ian

Al Saeed, a Saudi blogger made a short video called schism featuring alleged Christian extremists preaching violence and a Bible passage calling for war in response to the Dutch anti-Quran film by Geert Wilders. At the end of the video … Continue reading →

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Saudi Stepford Wife Blog

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Ian

Saudi gender roles and everyday life are being redefined as you read this. I feel like talking about it, in English, so it can be read in the furthest reaches of the planet.There is more to me than what exists … Continue reading →

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More cultural information about Kuwait

Posted on April 8, 2008 by Ian

كلبونا جماعه: The neglected gems

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The Olympic torch’s shadowy past

Posted on April 8, 2008 by Ian

Those doubting the Olympics being such a great and honorable event. I had my thoughts recently about the torch relay’s nobility. And now this in the BBC on its origins. Sports is not fair anymore as you see here. Credit … Continue reading →

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Insanity of violence in the Middle East

Posted on April 5, 2008 by Ian

Maybe some forgiveness and humility might help.

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What Every American Should Know About the Middle East

Posted on April 2, 2008 by Ian

What Every American Should Know About the Middle East

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Bill Gates and Religion

Posted on March 26, 2008 by Ian

Just in terms of allocation of time resources, religion is not very efficient. There’s a lot more I could be doing on a Sunday morning. Bill Gates, Time Magazine, January 13, 1996 US computer software designer & industrialist (1955 – … Continue reading →

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Saudi King says “let’s talk”, to all faiths

Posted on March 25, 2008 by Ian

The king is quoted as saying that “with God’s help we will meet our brethren from other religions, including those who believe in the Torah and in the Gospel, in order to find ways to defend humanity.” Read the rest … Continue reading →

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Movie tapping national religious pride in the world’s most populous Muslim nation – International Herald Tribune

Posted on March 22, 2008 by Ian

Movie tapping national religious pride in the world’s most populous Muslim nation The Associated Press Friday, March 21, 2008 JAKARTA, Indonesia: A movie drawing record numbers of Indonesians is not a Hollywood blockbuster, but a local love story that is … Continue reading →

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Islam means peace

Posted on March 2, 2008 by Ian

Islam is derived from the word ‘salaam’ which means peace. It is a religion of peace whose fundamentals teach its followers to maintain and promote peace throughout the world. Thus every Muslim should be a fundamentalist i.e. he should follow … Continue reading →

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