Words in context


Where the characteristics of a race are defined by law, a different approach may be required.

THE recent controversy over the use of the word “Allah” by non-Muslims has understandably generated interest in the use of words, and brought to the fore the subject of how the use of certain words – although appearing harmless to some – in a certain context, can be objected to by others.

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