I understand the anger of Muslims. And I understand the anger among religious Muslims at publications like these.

An investigation is underway. What is certain, and important today, is that a young man was tortured for weeks in general indifference.

There is no political connotation (to the march). This is a demonstration by the people of France who are more than outraged by what happened.

Howard Dean's statement makes it clear that he wants to muzzle America's churches and religious groups from professing what they believe on important issues facing our society.

I don't see that kind of political strength coming from the religious left - because they don't seem to be terribly representative of ordinary people, ordinary Americans, the values that ordinary Americans have. They don't seem to be terribly representative. They do seem to be out of step with the mainstream.

We see ourselves in terms of yesterday and today. Our Heavenly Father sees us in terms of forever. Although we might settle for less, Heavenly Father won’t, for He sees us as the glorious beings we are capable of becoming.