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Archive: February 22, 2009 - February 28, 2009
Lifting Every Voice
It is my hope that Black History Month celebrations have renewed your determination to move forward with hope, mindful of our past, rededicated to working to mend our nation's worst flaws, and affirming our interdependence.
By Rev. Dr. James A. Forbes | February 27, 2009; 4:01 PM ET | Comments (8)
Domestic Violence and Islam in America
Muslim men and Muslim women who believe that Islam bestows dignity on women, and that men and women should be treated equally, must come together, to develop community regimes that protect women's dignity and the sanctity of marriage.
By Muqtedar Khan | February 27, 2009; 9:12 AM ET | Comments (1)
Wearing My Faith on My Forehead
Each year I agonize as to whether I should attend a morning service and parade my ashen forehead around town all day, or wait until an evening service.
By Elizabeth Tenety | February 25, 2009; 8:22 AM ET | Comments (82)
Giving Up Chocolate for Lent
I give up chocolate for Lent to remind myself that the redemption of the world in time is our work. I remind myself that with sacrifice and with love this is possible.
By Valerie Elverton Dixon | February 24, 2009; 4:36 PM ET | Comments (12)
Sports Gods Can't Compete with Real Thing
Perhaps we who idolize, say, our football players, would do well to search our souls to find the enthusiasm for Sunday morning that many of us reserve for Sunday afternoon.
By Erik Kolbell | February 23, 2009; 4:40 AM ET | Comments (1)
