Two visions of reformation
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The major strands of Islamic reformation are represented by two Middle Eastern thinkers. Abdul Karim Soroush, a Shi'ite Muslim from Iran, argues that true believers must be free in Islam and democracy bases itself on such freedom. Secularism with its focus on rationality is complementary to the tenets of Islam, as Islamic interpretation is never absolute. A Sunni Muslim from Tunisia, Rashid al-Ghannouchi, believes that Islamic democracy is born of scriptural interpretations and evolves through experience. He argues for an Islamic system with freedom, equality, and secular and moral ideals.
Publication Name: Journal of Democracy
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 1045-5736
Year: 1996
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In search of soft solutions
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Developments in areas including liquid crystals, biomolecules, foams, membranes and surfactant solutions were discussed by delegates at a conference held by the Center for Nonlinear Studies at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in Santa Fe, NM. This conference reflected the diversity of soft condensed matter, but showed a common research strategy.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2001
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Flower power
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Instructions, materials, and teaching tips for making a gardening journal with styrofoam print blocks of flowers, are provided.
Publication Name: Child
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0894-7988
Year: 2001
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