Reforming Islam: the need for toleration

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Reconciling religion and freedom is the most difficult task most nations have ever faced and the problem of fight between the Islamic culture and the Christian culture is described. A question is put forth whether why freedom of conscience failed to come to much of Islam and why it came at all to the west.

Islamic religious practice, Islamic culture, Civilization, Christian, Christian civilization

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The closing of the American city

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Two books examine the implications of the Watts riot in 1965 and the riots following the results of the trial involving Rodney King in 1992. While 'Official Negligence' focuses on the political collapse in Los Angeles, CA, 'Someone Else's House' tackles the evolution of racial integration.

Criticism and interpretation, Race discrimination, Bibliography, Police corruption, Official Negligence (Book), Someone Else's House (Book)

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Sins of admission: education and affirmative action

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The potential impact of affirmative action on undergraduate admission policies are examined. Affirmative action should only be considered as a 'plus' but not a major factor in admitting undergraduate students.

Affirmative action, College admissions

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