Algeria voted in favour of the resolution calling for a moratorium on the use of the death penalty and seven other Arab countries abstained in 2008. Four of them (Bahrain, Jordan, Mauritania and Oman) changed their vote from no in 2007 to abstention in 2008.
Can the Arab world become a major contributor to the advancement of the sciences, as it once was many centuries ago? Does it need to? If so, how best to go about it?
The Ignorance of the Islamic Religious Establishment Has Grown Worse Since the Late 1960s.
"They (Imams) relate to problems with complete stupidity. For example, in one of Imam Khomeini's fatwas, he presents the matter of a Muslim going into space in a space capsule and he only discusses how he would figure out in which direction to pray in outer space.
In recent months, Iran has been making efforts to renew diplomatic relations with Egypt. Relations between the two countries were cut off in 1981 by the founder of Iran's Islamic regime Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, in protest against Egypt's peace agreement with Israel, and following Egypt's granting of political asylum to the deposed Shah.
Tell us about individuals, organizations, student associations, religious leaders, mosques or any other group or individual of influence that advocates Muslim extremist ideology, engage in apologetic support for terrorist organizations or advocates "Jihad."
President Kamal Nawash represented the U.S. before the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe in the session on combating intolerance against Muslims.
Read Kamal's speech on Fighting Intolerance and Discrimination against Muslims.
Yet we live embedded in a culture where the mass adulation that
society pours out on athletes and performing artists approaches,
and all too frequently crosses over into, the territory of
idolatry.
Former President Jimmy Carter denounced the deprivations facing
Palestinians in Gaza as unique in history, asserting that they are
being treated "like animals."
"Today, Among Shi'ite Circles, If You Do Not Toe the Line Marked
By the Brothers in Hizbullah - Not Only Do They Label You a
'Traitor' and 'Collaborator,' But Also An 'Apostate'"
The situation in Iran remains fluid; observers agree that no one
knows how the situation will end. In size and scope, the
demonstrations on the streets are unprecedented in the 30 year
history of the regime.
