Culture & Society

108 articles

Culture & Society Jan 1, 2007

A Wonder for Mankind

The waves are lapping the hull of Noah’s boat. Far beneath, in stages of darkness, the ocean world…

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Culture & Society Apr 1, 2006

15 Minutes

Most of us don’t worry about 15 minutes, which perhaps is no time at all. In 15 minutes,…

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Culture & Society Jan 1, 2006

Abstaining From Alcohol

Like all converts to Islam, I am sometimes haunted by my past and always in awe of the…

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Culture & Society Apr 1, 2003

Where is Hollywood Heading?

American movies dominate the global film industry. Almost everyone is exposed to these Hollywood clips and movies to…

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Culture & Society Oct 1, 2002

Plastic Electronics

The 1981 movie The Graduate ends with a remarkable scene in which Dustin Hoffman (the young college graduate…

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Culture & Society Oct 1, 2002

Honesty and Deception

Ethics and accountability have become important themes for modern government, as most countries are experiencing a severe crisis…

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Culture & Society Jul 1, 2002

Privacy under Surveillance

Privacy is a fundamental human right in diverse regions and cultures. It has become one of the modern…

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Culture & Society Jul 1, 2002

Gender Equality in Politics

Gender inequality is often considered to be a basic characteristic of Islam. It is a tough issue to…

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Culture & Society Oct 1, 2001

Holistic Time Management

“Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it.” – Mark Twain Time is illusive, for…

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Culture & Society Oct 1, 2001

Global Developments

IN ACADEMICS Useful Links: Organizations devoted to the academic study of religion and interfaith research and activities have…

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