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WASHINGTON (Reuters)- For those who believe in a clash of civilizations between the Islamic world and Western democracy, the last few weeks must seem like final confirmation of their theory. Even those who reject the term as loaded and simplistic speak sadly of a perhaps catastrophic failure of understanding between Americans in particular and many Muslims. The outrage and violence over a crude film ridiculing the Prophet Mohammad points to a chasm between Western free speech and individualism and the sensitivities of some Muslims over what they see as a campaign of humiliation. There seems no shortage of forces...

A Wife's Prayer Dear Heavenly Father, Now the evening shadows gather, the lonely night is here. This day which has been so empty is almost gone. Oh Dear God, be with my husband who is so far from home. Help him when the thoughts of his loved ones bring the awful heartache on. Lord, let him know that with Your ever-lasting love, You are right beside him With Your loving mercy from above. Help him with his heartache, with the closeness of a friend, a smile of understanding. It will lift the burden from his heart. Let him also be...

The Secret Freedom Fighter Another Chapter from The Secret Freedom Fighter by Jefferson Mack Paladin Press, 1986 I got my copy from Amazon for less than $20 (can't remember how much it was). Paladin told me it was out of print, which Amazon will tell you as well, but they managed to find me a copy. Get yours while you can! Mack makes EXCELLENT good common sense. Keep in mind that Mack wrote this amazing book back in the 80s--and things have gotten a lot worse since then. Patricia Neill Caught and Too Fat to Flee What happens when...