Monday, October 24, 2011

Last Day of Pilgrimage – Lots of Sites and Adventures

by Steve Ray on October 24, 2011

We visited the Model of Jerusalem and the Temple during the time of Christ. Then to visit the Shrine of the Book to see the Dead Sea Scrolls. Jericho is always marvelous especially when we read the related Bible passages. Today we went down to the Jordan River to the exact place where Jesus was [...]

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New Libyan Leader Declares Islamic State, Sharia Law to Be Enforced

by Steve Ray on October 24, 2011

Libya’s new leader declared his country’s liberation Sunday and set out plans for the future with an Islamist tone. In a televised address, transitional leader Mustafa Abdul-Jalil declared his nation will adopt Sharia law as the basis of government, and immediately announced the canceling of all bank loans in violation of such law. The announcement [...]

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