maggiesfarm.anotherdotcom.com - 12/22/2008
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Christmas in Iraq
TigerHawk —
... and indeed must be room for a generous politesse in the interactions between religions. Just because we think the other religion is fraudulent does not mean that we need to say so. Nor does it preclude us from being interested in the traditions and practices of other religions. Yes, it is easier and more principled, at a superficial level, to resolutely demand fidelity to one's own faith. Social peace, however, requires otherwise. Iraqis seem to be learning the lesson well. CWCID: Maggie's Farm and ...
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Among the exceptions (click for larger):
Full results (pdf) here .
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