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Zakat : A Convergence of Religion and Politics
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2009)The author asks if Islamic nations have a tendancy toward welfare states due to the basic Muslim prescription for the giving of alms or "zakat." The author begins discussing the political and religious practice of zakat. ... -
Views of Islam via Design
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2009)The author presents the mosque as a visual representation of Islam, discussing the basic principles of the religion, the cultural features of the early Muslim community, the historical development of Mosque architecture, ... -
Forgiveness in the Catholic Church
(2009-03-03)By comparing religious and scientific perspectives, I hope to broaden the concept of forgiveness and demonstrate that both religious and scientific ways of knowing have something valuable to contribute to the overall ... -
Religion and Rhetoric: Development and Delivery of Compelling Sermons
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2009)Preaching is the process by which a designated member of a religious community earnestly advocates a specific religious doctrine, spiritual message or position to the rest of the community. It can be anything said openly ...