Muslim and Adoption

by Michele Fried Years ago I sat across a couple describing their desire to become parents and the losses they experienced in their attempt to have a child biologically. I watched as slowly the husband moved his hand to touch the hand of his wife while she tried to hold back tears. I remember being

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Adoption and Religion: You don’t have to be a believer to deepen our understanding of family

by Michele Fried Many people don’t know this but I minored in the philosophy of religions and continue to be fascinated by the differences yet incredible similarities within many religions. What I am most fascinated about is that "adoption" has deep roots within religion. As an example, I have outlined different religious perspectives regarding the

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