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School hijab ban divides Muslim Azerbaijan

Posted on January 25, 2011 by The Great One

The close-mindedness of religious people is something I will probably never understand. It is quite remarkable when one thinks of the power of religious indoctrination on children, when their minds are like sponges. They grow up in these extreme environments, … Continue reading →

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Ahmadinejad urges girls to marry at 16

Posted on November 21, 2010 by The Great One

What a stupid thing for the president of a country to suggest. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press Sun Nov 21, 3:59 am ET TEHRAN, Iran – Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad urged young girls to marry at age of 16 in his … Continue reading →

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New Russia holiday marked as Kremlin boosts Church

Posted on July 28, 2010 by The Great One

Due to its turbulent history, location and vast territories (encompassing both the continents of Europe and Asia) Russia has a somewhat complex religious “identity.” With time, the Russian Orthodox Church will probably once again become the overwhelming “favorite,” although Islam … Continue reading →

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Clinton, on foreign trip, promotes open societies

Posted on July 4, 2010 by The Great One

Hillary Clinton’s efforts to promote open societies throughout the globe is quite commendable; although also quite unrealistic. There are aspects of certain societies that simply cannot be changed, not even in one’s lifetime. These things simply have to run their … Continue reading →

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