America’s Epidemic of Empty Churches
Source: The Atlantic By Jonathan Merritt Three blocks from my Brooklyn apartment, a large brick structure stretches toward heaven. Tourists recognize it as a church—the building’s bell tower and stained-glass […]
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Zia H Shah
He is a physician practicing in Upstate New York. He is the Chief Editor of the Muslim Times, which has more than 43,000 followers in Twitter. He is also Chair of Religion and Science for the Muslim Sunrise, the oldest Muslim publication in North America. He has authored more than 400 articles on Islam, Christianity, Secularism and Religion & Science. Follow in Twitter: @The_MuslimTimes
Javid Ahmad Ghamidi: Making Peace Between Ahmadiyya and Others’ Understanding of Prophethood
Suggested reading Urdu Video: Ghamidi Declaring Ahmadis to be Muslims Are Ahmadis Muslims? Let us ask Prophet Muhammad Are Ahmadi Muslims: A Collection of Articles?
Inter religious Dialogue in Bangla arranged by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Canada
The event was organized on October 13 2018 and it was broadcast by the NRB TV, first Canadian 24/7 Bangla TV channel and 25000 viewer watched this program. Courtesy: Saiful […]
After Catholic Church sex abuse cover-ups, we in the pews must no longer simply pray & pay
Source: USA Today By Tim Roemer Disappointed and angered once again by the Catholic Church, we lay people must act to protect our faith. I have done a lifetime of public speaking, in the chambers of Congress in Washington and in a foreign country as a diplomat. But that was […]
He shot at a mosque , and his life changed – BBC News
Angered by the Paris terror attacks in 2015, a former US Marine fired dozens of shots at a mosque near his Connecticut home. Filled with regret, he tried to make amends.
The village that’s eradicated FGM
Source: BBC News It started when one family decided not to circumcise its women 30 years ago. That idea spread and now an entire village in Sudan has eradicated female […]
Sandra Parks: Anti-gun student, 13, killed by stray bullet
Source: BBC News “We are in a state of chaos. In the city in which I live, I hear and see examples of chaos almost every day. Little children are […]
Karachi attack: China consulate attack leaves four dead
Source: BBC News Gunmen have killed at least four people in an attack on the Chinese consulate in the Pakistani port city of Karachi. Gunshots were heard at about 09:30 […]
ADRIAN PETERSON IS STILL THE SAME AP
Source: Bleach Report BY MASTER TESFATSION Adrian Peterson walks out the shower and heads toward his locker. The residual excitement from the game hasn’t worn off. After his performance in Washington‘s Week […]
For most Americans, new research says, family comes first
Source: Religion News Service (RNS) — As many Americans gather with their loves ones for Thanksgiving, a timely new survey from Pew Research confirms what miles of traffic jams and airport lines […]
Survey Finds That Religion is Becoming Less Meaningful in the Lives of Americans
Source: Friendly Atheist What gives you meaning in life? What motivates you? You might think, for religious people, faith would be high up on that list. For atheists, maybe family or work. […]
Americans say this is more meaningful to them than religion or health this Thanksgiving
Source: MarketWatch By NICOLELYN PESCE What is the meaning of life? Family, according to 69% of Americans surveyed by the Pew Research Center — although finances aren’t far behind. The […]
Pulitzer Prize Winner, Garry Wills Talks About the Quran for 50 Minutes
Garry Wills’ Book: What the Qur’an Meant: And Why It Matters Garry Wills has been a leading commentator on political and religious life in America for decades, winner of a […]
What Religious Type Are You?
Source: Pew Research Center Stat: 39 percent. That’s how many Americans say they are highly religious. Story: When asked about their religion, most Americans identify with a traditional faith: Christianity, Judaism, Islam. […]
Americans who find meaning in these four areas have higher life satisfaction
Source: Pew Research Center BY PATRICK VAN KESSEL AND ADAM HUGHES Discovering where people find meaning in life is a challenging task. One way is to give them an opportunity to write, in […]
Australian PM accuses Muslim leaders of denying threat
Source: Associated Press By ROD McGUIRK CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s prime minister accused senior Muslim community leaders on Wednesday of “continuing down a path of denial” after they refused […]
Taliban deny involvement in Kabul bombing that killed 55
Source: Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban have denied involvement in a suicide bombing in the Afghan capital that killed at least 55 people. Tuesday’s attack, which targeted […]
Letter from Africa: Cremations ‘threaten’ Zimbabwe’s ancestral spirits
Source: BBC News Cremation is provoking a huge debate in Zimbabwe, bringing cultural and religious beliefs to the fore, journalist-turned-barrister Brian Hungwe writes from Harare. “For you were made from […]
China’s model village of ethnic unity shows cracks in facade
Source: Associated Press BY Emily Wang HOTAN UNITY NEW VILLAGE, China (AP) — In this corner of China’s far west, rows of identical white concrete houses with red metal roofs […]
Israeli minister urges Airbnb boycott, talks up rival service
Source: Reuters By Dan Williams JERUSALEM (Reuters) – An Israeli cabinet minister called on Wednesday for a boycott of Airbnb and promoted one of its rivals, escalating the government’s response […]