Category Archives: Islam

God is back

Posted on 30 June, 2009 by

Nietzsche once famously proclaimed that God was dead; with the advent of modernity, humanity has been the most anthropocentric it has ever been. Historian, editor-in-chief of the Economist and co-author with Adrian Wooldridge of God Is Back: How the Global … Continue reading →

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“Are you Islamabad?”: A lighthearted look at stereotypes

Posted on 29 July, 2008 by

Vox pops from Arab- and Iranian-Americans, from comedian Dean Obeidallah, Negin Farsad and friends (3.38).

Posted in Arab, Comedy, Humor, Humour, Islam, Middle East, People, USA, Video | Tagged , | 4 Comments

Top Ten Public Intellectuals All Muslim, Foreign Policy Journal

Posted on 29 June, 2008 by

The US-based international affairs Foreign Policy journal has recently ranked at least ten Muslims in its survey of the world’s top public intellectuals. They occupy the first ten places, in fact. Though I have some serious reservations about some in … Continue reading →

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To the Americans Who Defend Liberty, Thank You

Posted on 30 March, 2008 by

Thanks to Dave and Haitham, this deserves wide circulation so I am adding it here as well. You’ll be moved and encouraged, as I am, by the ordinary Americans who speak up for a stranger. Yes, there were some that … Continue reading →

Posted in Discrimination, Islam, Peace education, People, People power, Racism, US Foreign Policy, USA, Video | Tagged | 1 Comment