Wars and Ramadan Clash Across Islamic Nations
The article notes that hostile actions occurred during Ramadan, citing Clinton’s Iraq strike timing and historical examples. It quotes Helmut Sonnenfeldt and Ibrahim Hooper on Islamic rulings and the variable adherence to Ramadan norms, including the 1973 Yom Kippur/Ramadan conflict and Saddam Hussein’s indifference to the holy period.
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Washington
United States
Iran
Helmut Sonnenfeldt
State Department
National Security Council
Nixon
Egypt
Syria
Iraq
Israel
Ibrahim Hooper
The
Council On American-Islam
To Relations
Mohammed
Hooper
Saddam Hussein
Christmas reflections from Central New York bishops
An ecumenical Christmas message from four Central New York Christian denominations reflects on the birth of Jesus, love, hope, and the fight against cynicism. The message, signed by bishops Joslin, Kim, Miller, and Moynihan, urges sharing God’s gift of Christmas through love and service.
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Central New York
Jesus
Son
God
Prince of
Peace
Holy Land
Lelal Pi Uceas
David B. Joslin
Episcopal Diocese of
Hae-Jong Kim
United Methodist Church
Lee M. Miller
Lutheran Synod of
Assumption Church
North
Salina Street
Syracuse
New York
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Bete Kahler
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East Molloy Road
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Johnson Park
Russell Hall
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James St
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Joint A. Wingert
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Bayberry Mae
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University Ave
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East Genesee St
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Gerumde St
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Court Street
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Midland Avenue
Mary
Daniel A. Richier
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Tompkins St
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Beech Wood Ave
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