Source: Huffington Post By Susan Thistlethwaite, Contributor I am a Professor of Theology and President Emerita of Chicago Theological Seminary. The Boston Declaration, condemning the abuse of the Christian faith […]
Source: BBC News US talk show host Charlie Rose has been suspended by several television networks following allegations of sexual harassment. Eight women accused the veteran TV interviewer of inappropriate […]
Source: The New York Times By CAMPBELL ROBERTSON and LAURIE GOODSTEIN BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — It was a trying week for the people of Alabama, a week of dueling pastoral statements, sinful allegations and […]
Source: The Washington Post By Loveday Morris and Carol Morello November 18 JERUSALEM — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Saturday he was “deeply surprised” by a U.S. threat to close the Palestine Liberation Organization’s office […]
Source: The Washington Post By Peggy McGlone, Jessica Contrera, Ellen McCarthy and Julie Zauzmer November 18 The scene in front of the Museum of the Bible, which opened to the public Saturday. (Bill O’Leary/The Washington Post) […]
Kashif N Chaudhry, Contributor Physician, Writer, Human Rights Activist 11/21/2017 Extremist Clerics Meet in Northern Virginia, Glorify Armed Jihad, Label America “Land of the Infidels” & Condemn Muslims who ‘Reject Jihad.’ American Muslims are often asked to apologize for religious extremism carried out in the name of Islam. I believe […]
SOURCE: UN Dispatch By: Mark Leon Goldberg on November 17, 2017 (Ottawa, Canada) — Ottawa is a natural home to an outfit called the Global Center for Pluralism. As other […]
Source: BBC News By Leo Kelion Technology desk editor Image copyrightGETTY IMAGESImage captionVolvo hopes to sell tens of thousands of vehicles to Uber under the deal Uber has struck a […]
Source: Time By Jeffrey Kluger November 14, 2017 Millions of Americans believe in conspiracy theories — including plenty of people who you might expect would be smart enough to know better. […]
Source: World Religion News NEW RESEARCH POINTS TO HISTORIC HIGHS IN ISLAMOPHOBIA The condition of minorities in the United States is getting worse. As per data extracted by Pew Research, […]
Source: Time (WASHINGTON) — The ultra-wealthy, especially those with dynastic businesses — like President Donald Trump and his family — do very well under a major Republican tax bill moving […]
Source: BBC News By Katty Kay Presenter, BBC World News Image copyrightGETTY IMAGES There’ve been a lot of sex stories recently. Or rather a lot of sexual harassment stories. Not […]
Source: Huffington Post By James Zogby, Contributor President, Arab American Institute; Author, “Arab Voices” In the philosophy of language, we learn the simple truth that the meaning of a word is […]
Source: Our Community Now BY VILLE ISO-AHOLA When the enormous new Museum of the Bible opens in November, DC area residents and visitors will have lots to see and explore. Washington […]
Source: CNN Washington (CNN)The top US nuclear commander said Saturday he would push back against an order from President Donald Trump for a nuclear strike if it were “illegal.” Speaking at the Halifax International Security Forum in Nova Scotia, Canada, Gen. John Hyten, who is the commander of US Strategic […]
Reuters International This content was published on November 19, 2017 12:03 AMNov 19, 2017 – 00:03 FILE PHOTO – U.S. Air Force General John Hyten, Commander of U.S. Strategic […]
Reuters International This content was published on November 18, 2017 8:03 PMNov 18, 2017 – 20:03 By Ali Sawafta and David Brunnstrom RAMALLAH/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Palestinian officials expressed surprise on […]
Source: Time By Elizabeth Dias November 17, 2017 The new Museum of the Bible three blocks from the Capitol has a political ambition. The Bible, says the museum’s chairman and the […]
Source: Time BY JEFFREY KLUGER There’s not a lot to do in Syracuse, N.Y. when you’re living alone and a winter storm system dumps 3 feet of snow on […]
Source: The Washington Post By Susan Svrluga November 16 A Fairfax County Public Schools teacher was placed on leave this week while the district investigates a complaint that he pulled the hijab […]