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Only a ‘better idea’ can cure the symptoms of extr...

It is easier, and more comfortable, to dismiss extremist views and if necessary to use force to eliminate those who hold them. T

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Where Peace Begins

Cornelio Sommaruga

Dr Cornelio Sommaruga was President of the International Committee of the Red Cross from 1987 to 1999.

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Where Peace Begins

Cornelio Sommaruga

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Humility, not Humiliation

We Europeans need to understand the grievances and feel the humiliation that Arabs experience.

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Humility, not Humiliation

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A, Be, See and the Golden Rule

The message of the Golden Rule—treat others as we would like to be treated—is found in the teachings of all religious traditions

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A, Be, See and the Golden Rule

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Islam, Barack Obama and the Truth of Our Faith

Michael Henderson

Many secular-minded Westerners, particularly in Europe, have a real problem with ANY religion being taken seriously.

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Islam, Barack Obama and the Truth of Our Faith

Michael Henderson

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What Can the Individual Do?

It is a dangerous delusion to believe that we can do nothing significant to improve society

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What Can the Individual Do?

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Opinion, Reflection

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Neither scoundrel nor fool

Evelyn, 'Randy' Ruffin

Randy Ruffin reflects on a visit to Australia

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Neither scoundrel nor fool

Evelyn, 'Randy' Ruffin

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From the Pasture to the Plate

Current farming controversies give food for thought to a New Zealand hill-country farmer.

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From the Pasture to the Plate

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The Moral Conscience of the World

Christians, Muslims and Jews have in the past waged war on each other and thought themselves justified in doing so.

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The Moral Conscience of the World

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A Call for Honest Conversation

Richard Ruffin is a former Rhodes Scholar.

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A Call for Honest Conversation

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Getting Down to Reality

OK, I draw the line at 'Big Brother' - and I'm ashamed of my sneaking weakness for 'I'm a Celebrity'.

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Getting Down to Reality

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Lessons from the Jungle

What Fabiola Benavente discovered deep in the Mexican jungle.

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Lessons from the Jungle

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Identity: the need to belong

By nature, humans are social creatures with an innate need to belong. At what point did I feel that I had a particular identity?

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How or why do you make space for God?

My friends smother a chuckle when I tell them I’m sure God is a golfer.

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Change starts with me

K. Haridas Nair

K Haridas Nair from Malaysia reflects on new insights into the principle that 'Change starts with me'

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K. Haridas Nair

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Relaxing the Midas Grip

If love makes the world go round, greed also keeps things moving-but it makes for a stomach-churning ride.

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Mercy, not mercilessness, is a value worth defendi...

Edward Peters reflects on events in Beirut and Paris in 2015.

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UK citizens were 13th on the integrity list of 18 nationalities, with only 58 per cent reckoning to be honest.

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The Clay and the Spark

Bhanu Kale reflects on the challenges India faces, and the role the ordinary Indian can play in meeting them.

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‘Unmasked: corruption in the West’: new anti-corru...

Campaigning against corruption globally.

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