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Around the world warring on women
Wasn’t it just the other day I expressed loathing for any sort of fundamentalist religion? Actually, it could have been yesterday, too. So I’ll stretch it into today. This, from Harper’s Weekly Review: In Afghanistan, where two-thirds of the population … Continue reading
Posted in The Facts of Life, War on women
Tagged abaya, Harper's, hijab, humanitarian aid agencies in Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Taliban, war on women
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Want to be a martyr? You need a special skill set
From Harper’s Weekly Review: [A] Taliban commander in Kabul reported that his men were having difficulty adjusting to their new roles as security officers. “Martyrdom seekers,” said the commander, “have different skills.” I’d say this is a god problem. Where’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Harper's, Taliban, Taliban martyrs
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