And had it been drawn up a century later, it would have contained provisions acknowledging the role that strong religious beliefs and practice played in the lives of most Americans.

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Missionaries, imams and colonial authorities may have forced Africans to abandon the more open practice of their traditional religions, but the belief systems and, in some areas, the practice, remain as strong as ever.

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"There are very strong and influential vested interests in keeping this illegal practice going in Punjab, " he said.

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In practice, this period can last years, and it has provided a strong disincentive for public unions to agree to any givebacks.

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"We know that the practice of short-selling evokes strong opinions from both its supporters and detractors, " Schapiro said.

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Scotland will have a strong, stable and modern economy with a regulatory framework which meets best practice: allowing businesses to prosper while providing robust safeguards for Scotland's people.

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It is through habitual practice, says James, animated by a free and active will, that we develop a strong moral character, regardless of circumstance.

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Although a strong pound and weak euro may have encouraged Ryton to keep importing parts from outside, the practice sets it apart from most other volume carmakers in Britain.

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