Pakistan’s Musharraf earns the profile in courage
The Pakistan president faced pro Taliban protests as he explained why Pakistan allowed U S air space use and provided intelligence and logistics for anti terror efforts. He dismissed fears of collateral damage and urged a multiracial Afghan government while taking bold, risk laden steps.
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Tony Blair
United States
Britain
Bush
Pakistan
Pervez Musharraf
Blair
Osama bin Laden
Afghanistan
Taliban
Musharraf
Public forum letter defends religious freedom against Salter column
A reader challenges Bill Salter’s September column accusing it of propaganda. The letter insists the Supreme Court allows prayer in public schools while condemning attempts to ban God related references, defends religious liberty, and warns against Christian activism sliding toward Taliban Islam.
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Bill Salter
Supreme Court
American Civil Liberties Union
Salter
Awakening to a Nation in Strife and Prayer
Linda Bowles reflects on America's shock after a mass tragedy and the surge of national prayer. She recalls presidents, courts, and Congress joining a multi faith service, contrasts with fears of secular opposition, and notes Franklin’s plea for divine guidance at the Constitutional Convention. Bowles traces religious reverence from history to present school bans.
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Bush
Supreme Court
National Cathedral
Washington
D.C
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
Great Britain
God Bless America and the Nation That Acknowledges Him
Donfedier's syndicated column argues blessings for the United States depend on national conduct. He cites Washington Lincoln and Deuteronomy to warn that divine favor requires living by divine law, condemning secularism, abortion, assisted death, and anti-religious measures while urging national repentance.
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Capitol
American Civil Liberties Union
Bush
World Trade Center
Barry Lynn
George W
Abraham Lincoln
North
Lincoln
White House
Israel
Promised Land
Vermont
God
ACLU
America the Beautiful
Feder
Boston Herald
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By Bruce Tinsley