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December 1, 2008

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Religion remains both a unifier and a divider in modern society, offering hope and promoting tolerance and justice in some cases, while being used as a wedge to scapegoat and enflame tensions in others.

People of 2008 Finalist: Waseem Mahmood

© Waseem Mahmood / Good Morning Afghanistan

11/25/2008

With the signatures of over 62 million Pakistanis committed to the Yeh Hum Naheen Foundation's anti-terrorism campaign, founder Waseem Mahmood has become a leader in a movement promoting Islam as a peaceful, tolerant faith.

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