Month: October 2014

God is Not a Magician With a Magic Wand

Source: The Daily Beast. The pontiff takes on the daunting task of reconciling science and religion, and hopes to help humanity in the process. On Monday, when Pope Francis addressed prelates and scientists attending a plenary session of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, he yet again challenged all we’ve come […]

‘Prayer for Ottawa’ service held after deadly week in capital

Ottawa citizen.com: by Emma Loop — SHAREADJUSTCOMMENTPRINHAREADJUSTCOMMENTPRINT A booming organ thundered through Christ Church Cathedral in downtown Ottawa on Sunday as those at an interfaith memorial service sang a heartfelt O Canada following the past week’s deadly shooting attack in the heart of the capital. Leaders of Jewish, Muslim and Christian faiths all […]

Canada: Islam’s conversion problem

Islam’s conversion problem Is enough being done to either stop or support troubled young converts? Adnan R. Khan    Mcleans.ca  October 27, 2014 11 All three men came from troubled backgrounds. All three suffered some degree of mental anguish, battled drug addiction and turned to Islam for purpose and meaning. All […]

Thousands attend Million March to express solidarity with Kashmiris

Source: Pakistan Observer: M A Kaiserimam Monday, October 27, 2014 – London—Thousands of people supporting the Kashmir cause participated in the “Million March” here on Sunday to expressed solidarity with Kashmiri people for their decades-long struggle for the right of self-determination. The Million March started from London’s Trafalgar Square and […]