A Jihad of My Own
by Mike S., Wexford, PA
I used to be one of those people after September 11 who would say “We should just kill them all,” meaning Muslims. Now I understand that a few bad apples can ruin a religion’s reputation ...
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All We Care About
by Katie L., Gibsonia, PA
In your January issue, I was somewhat confused by the article by Amanda C. It sounds like she is just whining about what is wrong with the world. If she wants to convince anyone, she is going to have to sound more upbeat about all the good changes we can make ...
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Heavenly Hats
by Annie R., Armuchee, GA
This article by Anthony L. was really moving. My close friend had cancer, and I remember that after treatments, she needed to wear hats to feel comfortable ...
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Hijab
by Cristina C., Wethersfield, CT
I really enjoyed this article because it is a positive discussion of an aspect of the Islamic faith that many don’t understand or think is silly. I never understood the symbolism behind the headscarf, so I was glad to learn about it ...
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Ice Cube Interview
by Basil W., Stone Mountain, GA
This interview told me so much about the actor/musician Ice Cube. I found it very interesting because the interviewers asked questions I would have asked. I also thank you for reaching out to the hip-hop community with your magazine ...
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Intolerant Christians
by Kyle V., Grantville, KS
I had a few problems with Vicky S.’s article in the January issue. First, the term Christian means “one with Christ,” so stop isolating yourself, Vicky. You referred to yourself as an American one with Christ and an evangelical one with Christ ...
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Intolerant Christians
by Haley V., Glendale, AZ
Vicky S. complains that “God” is being pushed out of government, schools and society in general. Well, hello, we live in the United States of America, where there is a separation of church and state ...
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Intolerant Christians
by Sarah B., Gibsonia, PA
I truly enjoyed this piece and completely agree with Vicky S. I believe that America was founded on Christian beliefs, so why are we now trying to erase them? If America is really the land of the free, why are we not allowed to express freely our Christian views? If ...
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Intolerant Christians
by Diana C., Phoenix, AZ
When I came across Vicky S.’s article I was eager to see what she had to say, but by the end I was ready to explode with anger. I respect the fact that she has an opinion, but as a Christian and a citizen of America I strongly disagree ...
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Long Division
by Tyler H., Rootstown, OH
“Long Division” by Christine D. made me realize that my life is moving too fast. It dawned on me that I’m a junior but can remember what it was like to be in elementary school as if it were yesterday ...
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Lying On My Bed
by Anonymous, Decatur, GA
I can really relate to the person who wrote “Lying on My Bed.” I feel like life isn’t worth living because things are bad right now, but I do not feel I will try to take my life. I want you to know you touched me deep down in my soul ...
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Selective Service
by Julie G., Wethersfield, CT
Sean M. called for women to be subject to the draft before being considered fully equal to men. Obviously society still believes that women are not equal, since there are women in every field who perform the same tasks but receive less pay ...
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Turn Off the Phone
by Jennifer J., Portland, OR
I absolutely agree with your article about people who drive while talking on a cell phone. I think it’s ridiculous ...
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