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Tag: mercy

I am ي، ن، ر

I am ي، ن، ر

Posted on September 23, 2014September 22, 2014 by Hussein
It is obvious that most Muslims across the world find the actions of the so-called “Islamic State” abhorrent; from condemnation in the US and UK, to satire in the Middle East, there is no point in... Read More
Worthy is the Cat: Reflections on Feline Mortality and Psychological Mercy

Worthy is the Cat: Reflections on Feline Mortality and Psychological Mercy

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Rebecca Levi
More so than when beloved humans in my life have died, as I prepare for my cat's death I find myself needing to believe—against any rational argument, against my significant philosophical problems w... Read More
The Death Penalty and Innocence by Zachary Bailes

The Death Penalty and Innocence by Zachary Bailes

Posted on March 22, 2012May 13, 2015 by State of Formation
Every day I read The New York Times. Feverishly I flip through the pages, catching up on "all the news that's fit to print." Reading the news and learning about current events helps me more deeply und... Read More
“The UK Riots: Multi-Faceted Riot Demands Multi-Disciplinary Approach”

“The UK Riots: Multi-Faceted Riot Demands Multi-Disciplinary Approach”

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Journal of Inter-Religious Studies
By Amjad Saleem of the Cordoba Foundation The riots that have engulfed London and other major cities in the United Kingdom over the last week are finally receding in intensity but in the wake of the h... Read More
Moving Toward Forgiveness and Justice, with Love

Moving Toward Forgiveness and Justice, with Love

Posted on August 15, 2011August 14, 2011 by Yaira Robinson
This year, as I engage more fully in preparing, ultimately, to stand before God on Yom Kippur, how do I approach this task with mercy and justice, and move toward forgiveness?... Read More

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