State's Attorney Should Act Zeigler Foreclosure Nightmare
Max and Debbie Kirk faced foreclosure after a contract-for-deed misstep by the property's owners. Despite insurance taxes and home upgrades, the couple learned in November 2000 that the bank held a foreclosure notice and that the home had been sold, with eviction pending.
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Kirks urge grand jury over alleged mortgage fraud
The Southern Illinoisan argues State's Attorney Bill Richardson should present the case to a grand jury. Kirks claim sellers wrongly pocketed payments and violated the agreement to keep the mortgage current, despite Richardson calling it civil. Troutt says the sellers knew payments funded the mortgage. the Kirks urge public accountability.
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Shattering Stereotypes Faith and Islam in America
Leo Sandon writes from Sharon Massachusetts noting the Islamic Center for New England arrival, Jewish Christian relations, and public debate over Islam. He cites Diana Eck and The Sharon example as a potential model for Jews and Muslims living together in a free pluralist America.
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Voices on Terror and Faith in a Divided World
Letters to the editor condemn the 9 11 attacks and explore Muslim anxieties, media framing, and political responses. Readers debate national prayer, civil liberties, and the labeling of groups as terrorists versus freedom fighters, citing US foreign policy and civilian toll.
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Verse Guidance on Quarrels and Justice Among Believers
A daily verse urges believers to intervene when two parties clash, to mediate and restore peace. It instructs to confront the wrongdoer until they heed Allah's command, then to resume peace with justice and equity. The note emphasizes that Allah loves those who act justly.
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