March 1999

 HIV/AIDS: Overcoming religious barriers to prevention

What you'll find in the March 1999 issue of The Witness:

Editor's note: Can we at least agree on the need to save lives?
by Julie A. Wortman

A simple, overwhelming problem
by The Witness staff

Theology in a pandemic
by Mary E. Hunt

Prevention is achievable
by Michael H. Merson

HIV/AIDS: overcoming religious barriers
by Leila Gal Berner

African-American Muslims and AIDS
by Amir Al-Islan

Buddhism and sexual ethics in the age of AIDS
by Jose Ignacio Cabezon

HIV and 'holy hatred'
by Randall C. Bailey

Vital Signs
March 1999's Vital Signs is by Louie Crew, Breaking silence in Harare

And in every issue:

Letters
~ You can read a sample of what our readers say here.

Editors' reflection
~ The editors' take on the monthly magazine theme.

Poetry
~ From the light-hearted to the spirit-shaking, we bring you the best.

Short Takes
~ Our quick looks at everything from music to current events.

Keeping Watch
~ A spotlight on critical issues in the world that deserve your notice.

Reviews
~ Books, movies, music: What's worth your time.

The Quick and the Dead
~ Interviews with of some of the world's interesting people.

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