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Category: Lifeways

Burka Avenger: “Justice, peace and education for all!”

In this new animated adventure series, a young Muslim woman with superpowers becomes “Burka Avenger.” Explaining her mission, she states, “Now, I use my powers for good. I stand for justice, peace and education for all. I fight against the forces of tyranny and ignorance… because I am Burka Avenger!” Al Jazeera says Burka Avenger… Continue reading Burka Avenger: “Justice, peace and education for all!”

Speech of King Abdullah II of Jordan at the European Parliament (Strasbourg, 10 March 2015)

Quotes “Young people must be inspired by values that reject violence, create peace, and build inclusive societies.” “A dialog of respect is the rockbed of all society. Attacking and excluding others, insulting other peoples and their faith, and their convictions; this is no way to live.” “The future lies in unity and respect. Not division… Continue reading Speech of King Abdullah II of Jordan at the European Parliament (Strasbourg, 10 March 2015)

“Unsung Hero” Believe In Good – Thai TVC Life Insurance Video Ad

Inspiring Advertising The inspiring video below is an example of a new kind of advertising that focuses on kindness and universal virtues with very little mention of a company or what it sells. Commentary This is a commentary video uploaded to YouTube by Angie Li on Apr 11, 2014. A Thai life insurance company with… Continue reading “Unsung Hero” Believe In Good – Thai TVC Life Insurance Video Ad

An Allegory From the Womb About God, Belief in the Unseen, and Life After Death

In a mother’s womb were two babies. One asked the other: “Do you believe in life after delivery?” The other replies, “why, of course. There has to be something after delivery. Maybe we are here to prepare ourselves for what we will be later.” “Nonsense,” says the other. “There is no life after delivery. What… Continue reading An Allegory From the Womb About God, Belief in the Unseen, and Life After Death

Reasons Why Barack Obama is Not a Muslim

“Islam is a vibrant faith. Millions of our fellow citizens are Muslim. We respect the faith. We honor its traditions. Our enemy does not. Our enemy doesn’t follow the great traditions of Islam.” (source) “The English translation is not as eloquent as the original Arabic, but let me quote from the Koran, itself: ‘In the… Continue reading Reasons Why Barack Obama is Not a Muslim

Second Advertising Campaign in History to Feature Gay Couple

UPDATE: All three of the commercials commented on below are no longer available. Apparently the companies took them down.   The advertisement above from Nikon, launched on 14 January 2015, is the second video ad in history to feature an openly gay couple. In March of 2013, Amazon released the first advertisement to feature an openly gay couple,… Continue reading Second Advertising Campaign in History to Feature Gay Couple

Google Promotes “The Interview” Movie and Tobacco to Under-Age Viewers While Offending Billions of People — Gets Kicked Out of China

The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) rates movies based on a variety of criteria and determines an acceptable viewing audience. According to FilmRatings.com (the MPAA rating site), The Interview, featuring Seth Rogen and James Franco, is rated as ‘R’ due to “pervasive language, crude and sexual humor, nudity, some drug use and bloody violence.” Due to… Continue reading Google Promotes “The Interview” Movie and Tobacco to Under-Age Viewers While Offending Billions of People — Gets Kicked Out of China