The Ugly History of Dual-Loyalty Charges
Source: The Atlantic By Steven Waldman When Representative Ilhan Omar recently complained about “the political influence in this country that says it is okay to push for allegiance to a […]
Want to combat hate? Stop the hazing of Ilhan Omar and start listening.
Source: The Washington Post By Wajahat Ali and Rabia Chaudry The firestorm around Rep. Ilhan Omar’s recent tweets about the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and criticism of Israel has drawn attention to what […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris defend Ilhan Omar amid controversy over Israel comments
Source: CNN By Caroline Kelly and Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) Democratic presidential candidates Sens. Bernie Sanders and Kamala Harris on Wednesday defended Rep. Ilhan Omar against the backlash to her comments slamming pro-Israel […]
Has Trump hypnotized his base with repeated suggestions — Watch a Ted Talk?
Suggested reading by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times The contagious thought that could kill you Kripkean Dogmatism: The Best Metaphor to Understand Religious and Political Debates Ted Talk: Homeopathy, Quackery […]
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 […]
The Supreme Court and Religious Favoritism
Source: The New York Times By The Editorial Board. The editorial board represents the opinions of the board, its editor and the publisher. It is separate from the newsroom and […]
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, […]
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 […]