Egypt: Sunni, but Shi’ah Inclined

An article on the Baroness Ariane de Rothschild The game of the name – Haaretz Daily Newspaper | Israel News. “Life in very poor countries, in which most of the people are waging a daily struggle to survive and in which there is often nothing to eat, creates a different set of values, even if you yourself are white and live relatively well. You learn to appreciate what you have. There is a story I like to tell my girls. There was a time when chocolate was scarce in Africa. My father would bring us chocolate from his visits to…

Embrace Muslim neighbors; they are not the enemy – San Antonio Express-News. If we do not befriend Muslims for the sake of loving them, then why not at least for the sake of enjoying the experience of learning about someone who might come from an ancient and fascinating culture? Why not befriend a Muslim for the sake of enjoying the company of someone who might prepare food in delicious and unique ways, who views God through a different lens, and who exhibits hospitality, genuine friendship and loyalty in ways that might surprise you?  We have nothing to fear from the vast…