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Whatever happened to religious freedom?

By Crystal Jardine

Xenophobia: intense or irrational dislike or fear of strangers, foreigners or anyone perceived as different. Albeit a social faux pas, it is quite possible that this fear of “the other” was of evolutionary value, making it a psychological trait that was selected for in our ancestral past. Phewww. I thought the angry Americans protesting against… Continue reading Whatever happened to religious freedom?

The burden of the burqa

By Crystal Jardine

My spring adventure to the Middle East opened my eyes to Islamic culture. A month of travel was barely enough time to scratch the surface of this fascinating mix of chaos and beauty but it was, nonetheless, an unforgettable experience. While the four countries I visited (Egypt, Jordan, Syria, and Turkey) varied considerably in their… Continue reading The burden of the burqa