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tians and relations are generally positive. In the heart of the Holy Land, Israel’s secu- lar democracy allows its small largely Arab Christian community to practice their religion freely. Sadly in the lands


of the ancient Chris- tian denominations, highly politicized Islam remains a challenge to the churches. Given the fragile or fragmented role of secular Arab states, Christian mi- norities are among the first to be demonized and often targeted. The world watches and gov- ernments do little to challenge this blatant religious intolerance.


John J. Metzler is a


United Nations corre- spondent covering dip- lomatic and defense issues.


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courts throughout our state, being the voice of these children, who have been abused or neglected by their care- givers. I invite you to visit the CASA website at www.casanh.org and learn more about the program; then if you or someone you know think you are ready to meet this challenge, fill out the application to become a CASA vol- unteer…..the challenge is great, the needs are many, but the rewards are immeasurable. Again, Thank You for all that you do.


Denise Burton CASA Of NH/ Guardian at Litem


THE WEIRS TIMES & THE COCHECO TIMES, Thursday, January 19, 2012


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