Word: secularity
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...Jewish state needs democratic discourse and strong political opposition. Unfortunately, the Palestinian conflict has drawn attention away from challenges and issues--including the secular-religious divide and the socioeconomic status of the Arabs and Jewish immigrants--which are the real stumbling blocks to Israeli national unity. If Sharon executes his campaign pledge to end the single-minded obsession with formal peace talks that characterized Barak's government, a policy which would obviate the need for a unity government, then perhaps some of these pressing domestic issues can finally be addressed...
...Father, and of the Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen," I was thoroughly disgusted. The inauguration service (yes, service) was a blatant mockery of our supposed separation of church and state. To follow all this up, President Bush, the head of our secular country, made a speech that prayed to and thanked...
Yesterday McAfee told students in his class, Religion 1496: "Light in the Darkness: Religious Faith and Secular Values in Contemporary Anglo-American Cinema," that the class would be his "swan song...
...Fine, say the plan's critics. But there are plenty of secular service groups making a difference in underserved communities. Wouldn't those groups - with no unspoken or overarching purpose but to serve - be a more appropriate target for federal beneficence...
...Time will tell, and ongoing studies may help reveal the respective weaknesses and strengths in faith-based and secular service programs. In the meantime, however, these proposals are no doubt being studied by legions of lawyers with a trip to the Supreme Court in mind...