The Ilhan Omar anti-Semitism controversy, explained
Source: Vox By Zack Beauchamp The long-simmering controversy over Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN)’s heated language on Israel has reached a boiling point — with House Democrats weighing a plan to vote […]
Trump is trying to pay his way to an annihilation of Palestinian statehood, and an erasure of Israel’s crimes
Donald Trump and Jared Kushner This was the first time in modern Arab history that America has offered the bribes before anyone has agreed to the terms Robert Fisk @indyvoices “Palestine” […]
Most churches are losing members fast — but not the Mormons. Here’s why.
In an era of declining faith, Mormon membership is holding steady. By Daniel Cox Mar 6, 2019, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square performs during the twice-annual conference of […]
What Turks say: The S-400 story and the end of US influence
MELIH ALTINOK@melihaltinok Published06.03.201923:54 President Erdoğan meets with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin, Moscow, Russia, Jan. 23, 2019. If the U.S. does not want to lose Turkey’s […]
Faith and polygamy: which religions permit plural marriage?
Polygamy is taboo in Western society and Christianity but other cultures and faiths permit plural marriage. By Nicola Heath Polygamy usually refers to a man taking multiple wives. Polyandry, where […]
Religious Tolerance and Freedom in Islam
October 2018 © Makhzan e Tasaweer © Makhzan e Tasaweer After reciting Tashhahud, Ta’awwuz and Bismillah, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V (aba) said: “All distinguished guests, Assalamo Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahe Wa […]
Crisis, Harmony & Faith – The Week in Review
The Economist commented earlier this week that “care for migrants is changing the world of religion”. The Waldensians, a Christian sect which was once under the persecution of the Catholic Church […]
Microplastic pollution revealed ‘absolutely everywhere’ by new research
Contamination found across UK lakes and rivers, in US groundwater, along the Yantze river and Spanish coast, and harbouring dangerous bacteria in Singapore Damian Carrington Environment editor @dpcarrington Thu 7 […]
As an Israeli American, I agree with Ilhan Omar much more than the US politicians weaponising antisemitism
Source: Independent By Mairav Zonszein California @MairavZ Omar is challenging decades-long unconditional American support for Israel while many American legislators are demanding loyalty oaths that enable Israel to continue doing as […]
MUSLIM IMMIGRANTS SUE ICE FOR GETTING IN THE WAY OF RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCE
Source: The Intercept By Maryam Saleh MUSLIM IMMIGRANTS DETAINED at a Florida jail made more than 20 requests — orally and in writing — for religious accommodation throughout last year. Their […]
9th Circuit revives Muslims’ lawsuit charging FBI with spying at mosques
Source: Los Angeles Times By MAURA DOLAN A federal appeals court decided unanimously Thursday to revive much of a proposed class-action lawsuit brought by Southern California Muslims against the FBI that […]
Amazon Plans to Open Dozens of Grocery Stores in U.S. Cities, According to Report
Source: Time By MATT DAY / BLOOMBERG (Bloomberg) — Amazon.com Inc. plans to open dozens of grocery stores in U.S. cities, The Wall Street Journal reported, a move that would expand […]
These innocent American children were taken to Syria by their Isis sympathiser mother — now it’s time to bring them home
There are solutions to the problem of adult Isis fighters: repatriation and trial, or establishing an international UN-sanctioned court in Kurdistan to adjudicate actual crimes. But children are a different […]
Ilhan Omar Has a Point
Source: Slate By JORDAN WEISSMANN In early 2015, as the Obama administration was deep into negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program, Republican House Speaker John Boehner invited Israeli Prime Minister […]
House Democrats Launch Sweeping Probe Into President Trump
Source: Time By ALANA ABRAMSON The House Judiciary Committee has launched a sweeping probe into President Donald Trump to discern if his Administration and associates obstructed justice and engaged in public corruption or any other […]
US Army transported 50 tons of gold from Syria, report says
DAILY SABAH ISTANBUL Published26.02.2019 AFP File Photo The U.S. Army is transferring tons of gold from Daesh-held areas in Syria to the U.S., multiple reports said. According to a source […]
Trump appointed religious freedom commissioner calls on Pakistan to release Ahmadi bookseller
RABWAH TIMES Religious Freedom Commissioner appointed by U.S. President Trump has called on Pakistan to release Ahmadi bookseller that has been behind bars for the past four years. Johnnie Moore, […]
U.S. lawmakers complain Trump has taken ‘no meaningful action’ on abuse of China Muslims
THIS CONTENT WAS PUBLISHED ON MARCH 5, 2019 FILE PHOTO: U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo shakes hands with House Foreign Relations Committee Democratic Ranking member Rep. Eliot Engel […]
How a black man says he ‘outsmarted’ a neo-Nazi group and became their new leader
Source: Washington Post By Katie Mettler March 2 Without notifying his followers or even his inner circle, the longtime president of a legacy neo-Nazi group handed his organization to a black […]
Rep. Ilhan Omar blasts GOP over poster linking her with the 9/11 attacks
Source: BBC News By Jason Hanna and Madeline Holcombe (CNN)An anti-Muslim poster associating US Rep. Ilhan Omar with the September 11 attacks appeared Friday at a Republican-sponsored public gathering at the […]