MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Imams from across Canada and the U.S. have issued a moral ruling condemning honour killings, domestic violence and misogyny as "un-Islamic."The Islamic Supreme Council of ...
In 1990, I had no idea who Madonna was. I was 43 years-old and the last time I had taken an interest in pop music was when I used to watch Dick Clarks American Bandstand and learn the latest songs su...
At the heart of it, I think there is a problem of misidentification. A lack of recognition results in a sentiment of disillusion that jadedly questions "Is that all there is?" Another way to...
People have long lamented the homogenization of American culture, and some might be tempted to extend this narrative to American religion. After all, like chain stores, the ubiquitous signs of Method...
"Indeed, Allah and His angels shower blessings on the Prophet. O you who believe! Ask blessings on him and salute him with a worthy salutation (Quran 33:56)." The Prophet Muhammad (peace be u...
By Omar Sacirbey Religion News Service (RNS) More than 30 Muslim and legal advocacy groups are urging New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman to investigate the New York City Police Department...
By Bruce Nolan Religion News Service NEW ORLEANS (RNS) After months of urging from other Baptists around the country, the Rev. Fred Luter told his African-American congregation that he will seek to b...
By Alessandro Speciale Religion News Service VATICAN CITY (RNS) Ten years after the clergy sexual abuse scandal erupted in the United States, Catholic bishops from all over the world will meet next w...
Vinny Guadagnino made his return to MTVs "Jersey Shore" on the Jan. 26 episode, and he couldnt wait to show his fellow cast members his new tattoo. Inked across the stars chest in scripted, b...
A Christian pastor is asking customers to boycott Starbucks due to the companys support of a bill to legalize gay marriage in Washington state, King 5 News reports. "Christians are upset with Sta...
Islam has become an important part of American discourse leading up to the 2012 federal elections and candidates everywhere appear eager to take a position on Islam for political gain. Across the cou...
Every few weeks, it seems, Islam makes headlines in the U.S., whether the topic is a television show like All-American Muslim, a state prohibiting Sharia law, or just a grandstanding platform stateme...
Last August, singer and actress Miley Cyrus added some new ink to her body: a small "equals" sign on her middle finger, in support of same-sex marriage. The 19-year-old, who has become an act...
As you read these lines, 1.5 billion Muslims will be celebrating the birthday of their beloved prophet, a day known as Milad un-Nabi or Mawlid. Muslim love and admiration for the Prophet Muhammad man...
Authors note: Ive decided to write my review of the film, The Right to Love: An American Family, in the form of a letter to a friend who, because of his religious convictions, does not support marria...
When he stepped into the national spotlight in 1994 amid a Republican sweep of Congress, Newt Gingrich offered a bonanza of legislative promises: a balanced budget, welfare reform, and tax cuts for f...
On July 15, 1099, a few thousand European soldiers broke through the walls of Jerusalem and massacred its garrison. At the time, everyone involved saw this moment in apocalyptic terms, and the memory...
Women have been the heart and backbone of Islam from its beginnings. From the courage of Khadija, Prophet Muhammads first wife and first convert, to the scholarship and fiery independence of his late...
Last week in these pages, ink was spilled about a new campaign started by a group of enterprising college students. Dubbed "We Are Atheism," the campaign encourages those who are atheists to ...
ATLANTA -- Several leaders of a Georgia-based ministry that provided discounted groceries to needy families across the U.S. have been indicted and face a wide range of charges. Authorities say a fede...
Muslims -- theyre just like us! No, not exactly, but if "us" is apple pie, then I like to think of Muslims in the United States as apple galette: different crust on the outside, same gooey fi...
Last week, on a foggy night in northern Israel, I heard the news I was waiting to hear for six years -- Massachusetts, my home state, had finally passed a Transgender Equal Rights Bill. This new law ...
Ashura, an optional fast day for Muslims that commemorates different things for Sunnis and Shiites, falls on Dec. 4-5, 2011. The word itself, ashura, means 10, and the holiday is the 10th day of the ...
Ever wondered how Muslims welcome children into the world? The upcoming episode of TLCs reality show, All-American Muslim, highlights the Call to Prayer. Newlyweds Nader and Nawal welcome a new baby ...
A few hours after issuing a statement about her plans to divorce husband Bishop Eddie Long, Vanessa Long has withdrawn her petition to split from the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church preacher. Van...
As republican voters near the time to elect their presidential candidate for the 2012 election, the candidates respective religious perspectives become significant to many. One topic that does not es...
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Of course interracial marriage - or, for that matter, interracial anything - isnt immoral. Once again, what gets conservative Christians all worked up turns out to be quite wrong and just plain bizar...
O, Mary dont you weep, dont you mourn, O, Mary dont you weep, dont you mourn, Pharaohs army got drownded, O, Mary, dont you weep. But weep I did, when as a white boy caught up in the civil rights mov...
Jesus Christ was born more than 2,000 years ago, so its safe to say there is no one alive who was there to witness it. That said, many artists and entrepreneurs have taken liberties in depicting the ...
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