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PLEASE VISIT THIS WEBSITE(BY US MARINE)

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us marine

Wednesday, November 29, 2000 - 05:34 am
http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/islam/
MPAC(MUSLIM PUPLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL) welcomes the introduction of the State Department's new website on Islam
in the United States. As Secretary Albright notes, Islam is the fastest
growing religious group in the country. The provision of accurate
information about Islam and Muslims is necessary to dispel traditional
stereotypes disseminated in the mainstream American media. A broader
understanding of commonly-held values and of the sentiment of Muslim peoples
can lead to the development of more informed and constructive U.S. foreign
policy in the Muslim world.

The site presents background information, including facts and figures on the
Muslim population in America, media and academic articles about Islam in
America, speeches and official texts recognizing the contribution of American
Muslims, such as Senate Resolution 133, supporting religious tolerance toward
Muslims in the United States and President Clinton's message to Muslims
celebrating Eid al-Adha, as well as a listing of academic programs focusing
on the Muslim world and useful related links.

In her introduction to the site, Secretary of State Madeleine Albright says:

"From our inception as a nation, religious pluralism has been part of the
mosaic of American life. A rich part of that mosaic is our Muslim-American
community, which comprises six million Muslims and is the fastest growing
major religious group in America. Across our country, mosques, Muslim
schools, community centers, organizations, and student networks are
flourishing. Muslim-American chaplains are an important part of our uniformed
military services. American scholars and journalists are devoting greater
attention to the Muslim world, both here and abroad. Muslim-American
activists and leaders are playing a much greater role in strengthening our
understanding of Islam as a significant and positive force in American
life…As you explore this site, I hope you will appreciate the diversity of
Muslim life in the United States. Finally, as you use this Web site, I hope
you will contribute in your own way to the dialogue between cultures and
communities that builds our shared future."

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mr. cool

Wednesday, November 29, 2000 - 06:36 am
well done us marine sir

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mahad007

Wednesday, November 29, 2000 - 09:25 am
dat was pretty good man...well done!

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Mercutio-

Wednesday, November 29, 2000 - 10:14 am
VERY INFORMATIVE BRO!!
THANK YOU!

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us marine

Wednesday, November 29, 2000 - 10:23 am
thanx for those of u who visited the website . cool ha!!!!!!

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AKA_HONIC

Wednesday, November 29, 2000 - 11:08 am
Yo I checked the site and it was really good. How did you find it, and do you know of anymore like that.

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us marine

Wednesday, November 29, 2000 - 11:59 am
AKA HONIC.
i can hook you up bro.
moyuab@hotmail.com

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