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Wary of Morsi

Jul 17, 2012 by Jayson Casper

Is Egypt's president fighting for democracy against a military regime? Or is he trying to institute an Islamist takeover?

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Hard choices in Egypt

Will Christians vote for the old regime?

Jun 14, 2012 by Jayson Casper

In a runoff election for president, Christians are stuck between the rock of Mubarak's prime minister and the hard place of the Muslim Brotherhood.

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Suicide bombers

The 'just war' debate, Islamic style

Aug 14, 2002 by John Kelsay

Tucked away in an account of the Jewish resistance to Antiochus Epiphanes is the story of a hero’s sacrifice. The Book of 1 Maccabees describes the prebattle scene. Jewish forces are encamped at Bethzechariah with the enemy directly opposite them, fully armed and ready to fight.