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Distortions in the Sand
Recent events in the Middle East have been distorted by the media and blame lies with everyone involved.
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The Demise of Knights Templar in Holy Land
The Knights Templar emerged from the first Crusader army in order to protect Christian pilgrims moving from the Mediterranean ports to the holy city of Jerusalem.
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The Temple Mount Site of Solomon's First Temple
The Temple Mount or Al-Haram al-Sharif, perched, high above the narrow streets of East Jerusalem is the holiest and most disputed religious site in the Israeli capital.
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Time to Take the Tunnel
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What did the Knights Templar do on Temple Mount
In response to a call to arms by Pope Urban II at the Council of Clermont, Christian armies of the First Crusade took Jerusalem in 1099.
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Whose Temple Mount?
There are generally accepted historical and archaeological facts about a Jerusalem location which has become the subject of another dangerous Arab-Israeli dispute.
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Jews Preparing to Rebuild Temple
Piece by piece "The Temple Mount Faithful" is preparing to build the third temple in Jerusalem.
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First Jewish Revolt Against the Romans 66-70 CE
The terrible final events of the first Jewish Revolt against the Romans in 70 C.E. remain a defining moment in Jewish history.
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Suleiman's Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City
The 16th century Damascus Gate, one of a number of entry points allowing passageway through Jerusalem's ancient walls, is the largest and most ornate of the Old City gate
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Who is Ariel Sharon
Ariel Sharon is the leading Likud contender to Prime Minister Barak who has called for new elections.
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The Wealth of the Knights Templar
The owners of the most important relics of Christianity and leading financiers. The Knights Templar were the most powerful Order of the medieval era.
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The Templars Genealogy Quest
If it wasn't gold and silver the Templars were searching for, what was it?
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Who's to Blame?
Who's to blame for the violence in the Middle East? Who cares what the answer is if noone seeks to actually deal with the underlying conflict in any meaningful way.
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TALES..."MY BLOWING DUST" POLITICAL COMMENTARY
Editor's open letter to U.S. President George W. Bush in regard to the aftermath of the World Trade Center and Pentagon bombings
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Cult of Violence
The cult of violence perpetuates the violence between the Palestinians and Israelis. Neither side is willing, or capable, of breaking the cycle and moving towards a peaceful resolution.
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What We Have Here is a Failure to Communicate: Breakdown in talk

A Brief Look at the Knights Templar
Through the years, many mysteries have surrounded the Knights Templar. What started out as a promising endeavor, came to a sad end much sooner then expected.
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Digging in the Dirt: There is history in those hills!

Knights Templar
The Knights Templar were originally a small group of warriors sworn to defend pilgrims and the Holy places of Christendom in the Holy Land.
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Movie Review--Bill Maher's Religulous
Bill Maher's documentary Religulous sets out to ask true believers of all faiths--Christianity, Judaism and Islam--what all the fuss is about.
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Ottoman Rule in 16th Century Jerusalem
When Ottoman Sultan, Selim I appeared, with an army, at the gates of Jerusalem in 1517 he was welcomed by the Ulama who peacefully presented him with the keys to the city
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The Gates of Jerusalem
Since Nehemiah's reconstruction of Jerusalem's city walls, the gates to this holy place have had a special significance for Jerusalem's citizens and its many visitors.
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Visiting Jerusalem's Four Quarters
Before visting Jerusalem without the help of a tour group, be sure you're familiar with the Old City's four different quarters.
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Blood and Water: The Elusive Search for Peace in the Middle East
Two Israeli soldiers take a wrong turn and pay with their lives for it. A gunshot to the head kills a Palestinian child. Innocent worshipers lay dead or injured after clashes at the Temple Mount. The conflict in the Middle East involves more than politics and religion. It also involves the struggle for natural resources such as water rights.
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Chanukah - A Fight for Religious Freedom
The non-biblical story of the Festival of Lights uses many symbols that link history to religious practice. Jews seeking to combat Christmas influences are adding more.
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Prince of Persia 2008 Review
It's been three years since the last Prince of Persia, and Ubisoft has decided it's time for a next generation entry in the series. But have they made too many changes?
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The Six Day War – The Fallout
The 1967 Six Day War was a watershed event in modern Middle East political history. Israeli forces seized the Sinai Peninsula from Egypt, the West Bank (including Jerusalem) from Jordan, and the Golan Heights from Syria. Perhaps more important than the military victory is the effect on the Israelis as a people, the change from underdog to occupying power.
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Americans: media brainwashed, or victims of post-traumatic stress disorder?
Is the media complicit in fostering Post Traumatic Stress Disorder on the American people?
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Lutherans and Hanukkah
What is Hanukkah? And why would Lutherans want to know about this festival? Did Jesus ever celebrate Hanukkah?
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