religious aspects

Tells the life story of Dr. Homa Darabi, a prominent child psychiatrist who enjoyed great success in the United States but felt called to work in her home country of Iran where, despite her education and accomplishments, she was subject to the strictures against women enforced by the Islamic regime which ultimately drove her to suicide.

Examines the concept of homosexual marriages from a legal, cultural, and historical perspective.

Contains nineteen essays in which the authors debate the issue of cloning, providing an overview of the topic, discussing human and animal cloning, and presenting a comparison of religions views on cloning, including Native American, Islam, and Orthodox Christianity.

Traces the relationship between religion and modern sports, exploring how prayer is used by coaches, fans, and players before, during, and after sports events, and examining religious opposition to competitive sports.

Presents profiles of ten champion athletes and coaches who discuss the role faith has played in their lives.