Tia Lynn has posted a list of offensive verses at this link. If dare to look, be sure to work your way down to the bottom of the list.
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Forensic Scriptures Conference
I’ll be speaking at a conference in May 2009 at Riverside Church in NY. The event is called “Forensic Scriptures: What the Qur’an Reveals about the Bible.” If you are in the area and would like to attend, you can enter “Friend of Hussein Rashid” under the “position” field to receive a $100 discount on the registration page. Make sure you also check the “affiliate” price.
Ignorance and the Clash of Civilizations
It’s a good read, but nothing new. It’s written by a young’un, which is why I’m posting it.
Hope in Mecca
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