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A Palestinian man looks down on graffiti of the Star of David spray-painted on a wall of a West Bank mosque, September 5, 2011.

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Islam, Judaism - Tolerance Could Lead to Democracy, Peace

US scholars find paradoxical role for religion in Middle East debate, peace process

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French Muslims attend a mass prayer at a prayer hall in a unused former fire station, Paris, September 16, 2011.

France to Build Islamic Center in Paris

Plan comes as new law takes effect this month, banning France's estimated 5 million Muslims from praying on streets

Reinterpreting Islam

Best-selling author and self-described Muslim reformer, Irshad Manji says Muslim mind has stagnated

Samina Sundas, founder of American Muslim Voice, welcomes guests to an iftar meal.

American Muslim Moves People From Fear to Friendship

Prompted by the 9/11 attacks, Samina Sundas founded American Muslim Voice

A policeman stands guard as residents watch the site of an explosion in front of a church in Solo, Central Java September 25, 2011.

Indonesian Police Link Church, Mosque Bombings

Authorities await results of DNA test on remains of bomber suspected of being involved in church attack Sunday as well as mosque bombing

Dalai Lama to Decide on Reincarnation at Age 90

Tibetan spiritual leader says China should have no say in whether or not he is reincarnated

Experts Say Strong Muslim Communities Help Prevent Radicalization

One researcher notes Muslim communities themselves have been largest source of initial information leading to arrest of terrorists

Pope Benedict XVI waves to the crowd in front of Erfurt Cathedral in Erfurt, eastern Germany, September 23, 2011.

Pope Highlights Bond With Muslims

Pope stressed the importance of religion in modern society and said he believes there can be a 'fruitful collaboration'

Pope Warns German Lawmakers Not to Abuse Power

In a speech to German parliament, the pope said Germans know from experience what happens when power is corrupted

Claremont Lincoln University is a new graduate school made up of Christian, Muslim and Jewish institutions, which all share a common goal of desegregating theological education.

New University Desegregates Religious Education

California graduate school is made up of Christian, Muslim and Jewish institutions

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, September 13, 2011.

State Department Releases Annual Report on Religious Freedom

Iran is singled out as among the world's worst offenders

People stand next to 'Fountain of Life' Pentecostal Church in Havana September 9, 2011.

Cuban Pastor Denies Church Lock-In is Political Protest

Son of pastor tells reporters worshipers who locked themselves into church three weeks ago are following God's instructions to pray

Members of the Ahmadiyah community attend Friday prayers at the An-Nur Mosque in Manis Lor village, in Kuningan, West Java. Indonesian Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa defended the country's judicial

Indonesia's Ahmadiyah Sect Fears Religious Violence

Ahmadiyah community in Jakarta says religious freedom laws are not sparing them from persecution

State Capitol in Oklahoma City (file photo)

US Federal Court Considers Lawsuit Against Oklahoma Sharia Ban

Legal scholars say case could affect similar moves in more than 20 other states

Members of Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) pose in front of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands, Tuesday, September 13, 2011.

Pope Sued for Alleged Crimes Against Humanity

US-based human rights group says it's filing suit through ICC on behalf of Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests

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