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Over the next three hours, "Barbara," minus her burqa, dispensed lists of comparisons between Jesus and Muhammad ("Jesus arose from the dead and is alive. Muhammad is dead.") and of dos and don'ts of ministering to Muslims. (Do listen to their story. Don't argue about Israel.) She projected a statement by U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft on a screen: "Islam is a religion in which God requires you to send your son to die for him. Christianity is a faith in which God sends his son to die for you." After his comment was publicized in late...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: Missionaries Under Cover | 6/30/2003 | See Source »

...their book Prisoners of Hope, however, Mercer and Curry wrote of initiating Christian prayer with Muslims, urging them to listen to evangelistic broadcasts (in one case providing the radio) and showing at least two families a film on Jesus. "We understood that the Taliban prohibited non-Muslims from sharing their faith with Afghans," the women stated. But they claimed that this violated international norms, and wrote, "We believe the Afghans--like all people--should at least have the opportunity to hear about the teachings of Christ if they choose." To TIME, Mercer said, "I look forward to the day when...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: Missionaries Under Cover | 6/30/2003 | See Source »

...recorded 43 songs. That's a bunch of songs," she says, giggling. "Literally, songs that no one else in the world would understand or like--I still did 'em. Stuff with no choruses in them, over jazz beats, whatever. I completely was"--lengthy pause--"an artist. If you listen to the album, you'll see that I've evolved into a woman...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Destiny's Adult | 6/30/2003 | See Source »

...seems to sound the same. The beauty that music can possess as an art form is missing from most of mainstream pop. But it is wonderful to hear Radiohead's originality and to be moved by the group's talent and artistry. I choose the music I listen to based not on what the musicians look like but on the depth and emotion that their music provides. I thank Radiohead for satisfying my auditory appetite in a world too often filled with sonic rice cakes. KIMBERLY PETTELLA Cumberland...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Jun. 30, 2003 | 6/30/2003 | See Source »

...many protestors would it take to make you listen?" independent legislator Margaret Ng asked the Chief Executive during a recent debate. The question was rhetorical, for Tung, as is now clear, feels primarily answerable to Beijing. He described "national security" as a "divine duty ... [for] our race...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Marching in Place | 6/30/2003 | See Source »

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