Handshakes, Islam, and Religious Tolerance in the West - Public Discourse
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True religious freedom demands that we allow space in our society for difference, even when we don’t understand the reasons for a particular religious practice. Having to live without fully understanding others comes with the territory of genuine diversity.
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Handshakes, Islam, and Religious Tolerance in the West - Public Discourse
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Handshakes, Islam, and Religious Tolerance in the West - Public Discourse
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