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Benjamin Shih is a sophomore at Montgomery Blair High School, and lives in Rockville, Maryland, with his father, mother, sister, and dog.  His favorite activities include videogames, swimming, piano, and Frisbee. He speaks English, Spanish, and Chinese.

"Prophet Initiative"

Essay Abstract:  "Prophet Initiative" is about how Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad successfully modeled leadership for peace. The essay tells about what these three prophets did throughout their lives and why they were leaders. It also speaks about how they used their lives and teachings to lead their people. Next, the essay discusses the similarities and differences between their methods of leadership. The essay also talks about the history of Saddam Hussein. It talks about how a modern-day replica of Moses, Jesus, or Muhammad could have prevented the turmoil in Iraq.

On the value of the Children of Abraham project:  This project drastically increased my knowledge about religion. It was important because universal peace will only be achieved by universal understanding.

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