The Taliban have forced the Islamic fundamentalist government to live by a strict interpretation of the Koran. ... If people do not live by this strict interpretation, then people will be brutally punished (Rivera 9). ... Women also had to follow a strict dress code to even leave the house. ... There have been many cases where the strict clothing blocked their field of vision, unfortunately causing them to be hit by cars (Rivera 11). ...

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• Grade Level: High School

The Evidence In the Christian and Islamic religions, there are many different denominations that have different viewpoints and interpretations as far as the status of women. ... Islam One of the hardest things to decide about where Islam women stand is the fact that there are many different interpretations of the Koran. ... The treatment is based on one's own interpretation and whether the religion is strictly followed, or less traditional. ... I believe that referring to the Bible and Koran only instigates more problems than the issue at hand because the text and interpretations are so...

• Word Count: 1446
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In the Islamic and Jewish religions, strict monotheism is practiced and the oneness of God and his being "alone" is very important and highly stressed. ... However, a popular interpretation of this is that during creation, God designed humans to be able to reason and express free will. ... Reform Judaism's interpretation of the teachings of the messiah has been taken symbolically instead of literal. ...

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All citizens are expected to act in accordance to the Muslim faith as it pertains to worship (strict prayer times throughout the day), fashion (women must wear the hejab and chador in public), education (no Western literature, curriculum taught in accordance with the revisions brought about by the Cultural Revolution, required Religion courses based on the Koran) and social conduct (men cannot look women who are not considered close family members in the eyes). ... It is an injustice to them and to Allah whenever someone violates this strict code of conduct as they regard their faith as divin...

• Word Count: 2538
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Understanding the basics of Islam has become essential for Americans. There are nearly five million Muslims living in America, and many of them face persecution as a result of our country's present state of affairs - belittled and feared in their own US neighborhoods. Being a Muslim isn't something...

• Word Count: 3077
• Approx Pages: 12
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• Grade Level: High School