The Church With the $6 Billion Portfolio
Source: The New York Times By Jane Margolies [What you need to know to start the day: Get New York Today in your inbox.] Since the blockbuster musical “Hamilton,” tourists have been […]
US nuns urge changes to church structure to address abuse
Source: Associated Press By NICOLE WINFIELD VATICAN CITY (AP) — The largest association of religious sisters in the United States called Thursday for an overhaul of the male-led leadership structure […]
Do Not Adopt Hypocritical Ways
It is incumbent that man not adopt the way of hypocrisy. For example, if a Hindu (despite being a ruler or high official) were to suggest that Ram and […]
Iranians celebrate 40th anniversary of their revolution
February 11, 2019 TEHRAN – Iranians took to the streets in very large numbers to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. The rallies started in more than 1,000 […]
He’s free, but who’s to blame for Hakeem al-Araibi’s ordeal?
Campaigners examine whether the failings of Interpol, Australian police, the world’s footballing bodies and Thai authorities allowed the refugee athlete to fall into Bahrain’s web Helen Davidson @heldavidson Tue 12 […]
South Sudan’s civil war may be over, but the need for humanitarian funding is ever more urgent
In 2019 a staggering 7.1 million, or around two thirds of South Sudan’s population, will require humanitarian assistance Bel Trew Gumuruk, South Sudan The Independent Voices A woman from Pibor, […]
Iran revolution: ‘I wore a hijab and head-banged to Nirvana’
Source: BBC By Faranak Amidi; Women’s Affairs reporter, BBC World Service On my first day of school in Iran we walked down a poorly-lit corridor. I was holding my mother’s hand and crying. She was crying too. On my head I had a black hood, known as a maghnaeh, covering my […]
A far-right politician converted to Islam. It’s not as surprising as it sounds.
Source: Huffington Post By Khaled Diab, who is a journalist and writer. He is the author of “Islam for the Politically Incorrect” and “Intimate Enemies.” The fascinating case of Joram […]
Jehovah’s Witnesses often clash with earthly powers
Source: Economist Even though they profess indifference to them MANY WESTERNERS regard the Jehovah’s Witnesses, handing out tracts on street corners or knocking on strangers’ doors, as somewhere between a […]
For Darwin Day, 6 facts about the evolution debate
Source: Pew Research Center By David Masci, who is a senior writer/editor focusing on religion at Pew Research Center. Tuesday, February 12th, is the 210th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth, […]
Mosques losing sway over young Indonesians because of online sermons, study shows
The study also found that social media-based sermons had reduced the influence of religious education in family, organisations or other formal educational institutions. JAKARTA (THE JAKARTA POST/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – For centuries, mosques served as places where Muslims deepened their knowledge of Islamic teachings. The influence of mosques, however, […]
Coalition warplanes hit last Islamic State enclave in eastern Syria
This content was published on February 11, 2019 By Rodi Said NEAR BAGHOUZ, Syria (Reuters) – U.S.-led coalition warplanes struck Islamic State’s last stronghold in eastern Syria and hundreds […]
Inside Geneva: Can the city of peace stop the arms race?
By Imogen Foulkes in Geneva This content was published on February 11, 2019 Last week on the train to Geneva, I heard the tell-tale wail of sirens. That time of […]
Nun’s Rape Case Against Bishop Shakes a Catholic Bastion in India
Source New York Times KOCHI, India — When Bishop Franco Mulakkal agreed to personally celebrate the First Communion for Darly’s son, a rare honor in their Catholic Church in India, […]
Religious issue: Should Switzerland end its ban on blasphemy?
By Sibilla Bondolfi This content was published on February 11, 2019 Pakistanis protest the release of Asia Bibi, who was accused of blasphemy against the Prophet Mohammed (EPA/RAHAT DAR) […]
Everything is a Miracle According to the Holy Quran and Albert Einstein
Epigraph: He is Allah, the Creator, the Maker, the Fashioner. His are the most beautiful names. All that is in the heavens and the earth glorifies Him, and He is […]
Melting Himalayan glaciers put 2 billion south Asian lives at risk
Anthony Dosseto A new report has warned that even if global warming is held at 1.5℃, we will still lose a third of the glaciers in the Hindu […]
UK facing ‘addiction crisis’ as councils cut funding for treatment services while alcohol-related deaths soar
Josh Gabbatiss Lady Gaga highlights mental health issues in Grammys speech Councils are making “deep cuts” to addiction services despite soaring alcohol-related hospital admissions and deaths, with further cuts […]
‘The fighting was intense’: witness tells of two-day attempt to kill Isis leader
Achilleas Zavallis/The Guardian Foreign fighters reportedly executed after launching attack against Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi by Martin Chulov in Baghouz, eastern Syria Sun 10 Feb 2019 Fresh details have emerged of […]
University of Virginia to offer religious accommodations during Ramadan
Provost’s office issues statement reminding faculty to grant reasonable accommodations to Muslim students during final examination period By Fateme Tavakoli | 02/05/2019 The Office for Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights […]