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What is a Muslim? Syllables: Mus-lim Parts of speech:adjective,noun Part of Speech:adjective Definition 1. of or pertaining to the religion, legal codes, peoples, or culture of Islam. Part of Speech:noun Definition 1. one who is an adherent of Islam.

What is a Christian? One who professes belief in Jesus as Christ or follows the religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus. 2. One who lives according to the teachings of Jesus.

I utilize these two definitions largely due to the fact that both of these religions are currently the most controversial. I find that in definition alone, both these terms are similar, with the only difference here is that one is a follower of Islam, the other is followings of the teachings of Jesus Christ. I believe our society as a whole should be ashamed of the self-made meanings which have been performed with both these religions. Radical Christians want to sit and point fingers at the Muslims and the Radical Muslims point their finger's at the rest of the world which indeed is different from them. Both these religions need to come to the realization that religion can not be shoved down the throats of our society. Times have changed, more people are turning away but not necessarily the entity of "God". More and more people are chosing to worship "God" on their on terms as compared to a religion.

Who are Christians to judge any other religion when they have murdered and maimed throughout our history? The "Crusades" comes to mind. The Christians were so humane during the "Crusades" they utilized children with the half-brained notion that "God" would fight through them. According to history, these poor children were set up for failure largely due to the fact that most died on the journey to the "Holy City" to fight and those that did not die were taken into slavery by the Muslims, this episode alone does not say much about the history of Christians.

Who are the Muslims to judge any other religion? They have greatly became misguided on the teachings of Muhammad. Most people that state that Muslims as a whole are terrorists and that Islam as a whole is violent does not truly understand Islam, most of the chaos which is carried out by the Radical Muslims are primarily "Tribal Laws", these are the laws which permits rape victims to be stoned, women to be forced into marriages when they are as young as nine years old, this is not the teaching of Islam, it's the barbaric tactics utilized by men to keep women oppressed in Muslims countries.

Christianity was no better within it's history. The "Salem Witch Trials" is a great example. This was performed by Christian men who were going town to town wiping out the female populations with the sole excuse, "They are witches". One of the many ignorant tactics utilized to form the decision if a woman was a witch, was by throwing her in deep water, if she drowned, she was not a witch, if she floated, she was a witch, therefore to burn at a stake, very scientific I must say and yes, I'm being sarcastic.

Muslim women are actually afforded rights according to Islam. Unfortunately, women are so suppressed in the majority of the Muslim countries therefore being denied education and are illiterate, they can not even read the Quaran to even truly understand their religious rights. I find that radical Christians do the same thing. Christians are just as brutal in the treatment of women. They begin their teachings on the younger population and drill into their head that Homosexuals are evil, that sex before marriage is evil, I sat once and listened to a preacher in a Southern Baptist church preach about how he would love to kill all homosexuals, I remember grabbing my children and leaving the church. This was very disappointing to me, I haven't entered into a Christian church since that Sunday morning or any other church for that matter.

One would think this to possibly be an isolated incident. It is not, this ludicracy is happening across our country. If you think the Muslim faith is radical as a whole, then try looking at our own religions and studying the history and more than likely, you will discover that your own religion is no better. I would like to suggest this to all the radical Christians as well as radical Muslims, why not join forces and call all your murdering and pillaging "THE JIHAD WITCH TRIALS"! I refuse to believe all Muslims are bad, I refuse to believe all Christians are bad, where I am no longer religous, I still believe in God and I think God is in heaven staring down upon the stupidity which people are performing in his name and thinking to himself/herself "YOU STUPID PEOPLE!"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crusades

http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/salem/SALEM.HTM

Natural and gas are the preferred options for patio heaters because they are safe and economical to use. They can warm up any size of patio or deck and add a cozy element when you are sitting outside on a chilly evening. They make the patio more of a room in the house because you can use the patio for longer periods of time during the year. There are commercial heaters if you have a large patio or you may choose to use several heaters to make sure that all areas are warm.

There are many sizes and styles of heaters available to use on your patio. It is best if you look at all your options before you buy to make sure that you get the one you need. Small footstool type heaters are only suitable for keeping one or two people warm. Some of these can be attached high on a wall so that they blow the heat downwards. The most popular style of heater is like a lamppost, with an umbrella cap, that will radiate heat for a distance of about 20 feet.

You can have a portable heater that you can wheel around the patio. These are perfect for warming up different parts of the patio and you can put the heater in storage when you dont need it. You should also choose a heater that will switch off automatically when it reaches the desired temperature leaving you free to have a nap or enjoy yourself without having to check on the heater.

Wood heaters are also common heaters for a patio. They provide the warmth you need, but they also add to the atmosphere or being outdoors because they look as if you are having a campfire. Within this category of heaters, there are also many sizes and styles to choose from. You can have a stainless steel heater or a copper fire pit. All of them come with a protective grate that keeps the flame inside the heater. These heaters are not expensive to purchase and you can use your own firewood as the source of fuel, making them very cost-effective.

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A long-distance haul means different things to different drivers. For me on one recent journey, it was a 400-plus mile trek from Redondo Beach, Calif. (South of Los Angeles) to Sacramento.

It was a seven-hour day in the car. The trip included the long climb over the infamous Grapevine in Southern California and plenty of flat and high-speed miles along Interstate 5.

The 2006 Nissan Pathfinder was my transportation and the mid-sized SUV, now on the market for two decades, performed well. My test vehicle was the four-wheel drive LE model (with navigation system), the most expensive of the four available models.

Several top manufacturers' current SUV models are seemingly interchangeable, and that includes Pathfinder and its top competitors, the Ford Explorer, Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot.

I drove my test vehicle nearly 700 miles, including the climb on the steady grade that connects Southern California to the mid-state agricultural valley. And although I never engaged the four-wheel drive feature or carried a heavy load, those are two attributes that distinguish the Pathfinder from rivals.

In addition to mega-interstate miles, I nimbly maneuvered the vehicle through city streets. Parking lots, narrow driveways and U-turns in tight quarters were all handled easily. The vehicle never felt cumbersome. The LE is the only member of the fleet with full-time all-wheel drive, and it can be left engaged on dry pavement. The Pathfinder also has a 6,000-pound towing capacity.

Each of the four Pathfinder models includes a 4.0-liter, 270-horsepower V6. During my trek, the vehicle advanced adequately even while ascending the most difficult climbs. But it did take a heavy throttle to get the job done, and that didn't do much for the one major downfall of most SUVs -- lousy gas mileage.

The Pathfinder is rated at 16 mpg (city) and 23 mpg (highway), but I averaged just under 20 mpg on my trip. Nissan recommends premium fuel, further adding to the not-so-thrifty costs.

The Pathfinder was redesigned in 2005, and both the interior and exterior changes were nicely accomplished, including added width, height and length. The interior has well-placed, cleanly designed gauges and the console and instrument panel are handsome and smartly positioned.

Unlike other SUVs, the Pathfinder has a standard third-row seat. Without removing headrests, the rear row folds level, and the folding front-passenger seatback further builds the cargo room to 79.2 cubic feet. That's among the best in the class.

The Pathfinder LE model has standard 17-inch wheels; other models have 16-inch wheels. The LE also features standard front-side and side curtain airbags (they're optional on other models).

Regardless of model, the Pathfinder's standard equipment list is impressive. It ranges from illuminated visor mirrors to the AM/FM radio with in-dash, six-disc CD/MP3 changer and heated power mirrors and sunroof to a memory system for the driver seat, mirror and pedals.

My test vehicle also included five option packages ranging from the navigation and rear-seat entertainment system to leather and heated front seats. The various options added nearly $8,000 to the vehicle's base price.

The result is a finely equipped SUV that can certainly ease the ordeal of a 400-mile drive and also provide an equally enjoyable ride around town.

The Weekly Driver: 2006 Nissan Pathfinder

Safety features - Dual front airbags (standard); front and side curtain airbags.

Fuel Mileage (estimates) - 16 mpg (city), 23 mpg (highway).

Warranty -- Bumper to bumper, 3 years/36,000 miles; Powertrain, 5 years/60,000 miles, Corrosion, 5 years/unlimited mileage; (24-hour) roadside assistance program, 3 years/36,000 miles.

Base price -- $35,550.