It’s been such a long time since I read Salman Pax’s blog. I recently returned to it and found a great write-up by him about the formal split between Shi’ahs and other Muslims. The photos are new for me and he’s really got an eye for it.
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Ahmadinejad blogs
The President of Iran blogs. It’s true. Read it here. From here. The blog is here, but only appears in Persian at the moment (and also appears to be down). Keep checking back for more fun from the other head of state who wants to bring about the Apocalypse. Technorati Tags: Iran, Ahmadinejad
QOTD
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but not their own facts. An opinion without facts is as compelling as a gun without bullets. courtesy of blueneck Texan.
Walk this way
Velveteen Rabbi has a post on her understanding of the practice of her faith. The paragraph that most caught my eye was: The phrase “observant Jew” generally means a person who observes the laws and rituals of Jewish tradition according to a standard set of interpretations. Lately, though, I’ve been wanting to use the words differently. I want to be an observant Jew–someone whose eyes are open. I want to interact with my tradition with clear vision. I want to really see Judaism, from the inside, and find joy and meaning there. I too often get the question, “are you…