A German court ruled on Wednesday that a Muslim student in Berlin cannot pray in the corridor of his high school even outside lesson time as it would disrupt the school. Germany’s Federal Administrative Court said in a statement its ruling applied only to this particular instance and took into account special circumstances at the school.
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Syria orders Italian Jesuit peace-maker to leave
Friday, December 2nd, 2011Italian Jesuit Father Paolo dall’Oglio confirms that he may be expelled from Syria. International news media have reported that the founder of the monastic community at Deir Mar Musa al-Habachi, near Nabak, has been notified by authorities to quit the nation he has called home for 30 years.
Fr. Dall’Oglio is a renowned promoter of dialogue between Christians and Muslims and has been engaged in efforts for internal reconciliation, particularly in the current crisis.
Read the article...Muslim at a Catholic school
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011
I do not like labelling people as racist. I do not like the use of the word ‘racists’ at all. I am a Muslim and I attend a Catholic college. I have never been subject to any form of racism during my time in school although I have been subject to what I call a Read more
Catholic Church in India says have more children
Friday, October 14th, 2011
Worried about its dwindling numbers, the Roman Catholic church in southern India is exhorting its flock to have more children, with some parishes offering free schooling, medical care and even cash bonuses for large families, church officials have said. The strategy comes as India’s population tops 1.2 billion, making it the second most populous country Read more
All Black Sonny Bill William’s wing and a prayer
Tuesday, October 11th, 2011The rise and rise of Sonny Bill Williams has created the country’s first Muslim superstar.
Senior Islamic figures say people are seeking them out for insights into the All Black’s preparations for the Rugby World Cup.
Read the article...Benedict in Germany to speak about God – understands disaffection
Tuesday, September 27th, 2011
It was a busy time for Pope Benedict in Germany. Although not without some criticism and protest, Pope Benedict has received an exuberant welcome from his fellow countrymen. In his opening address the Pope said, “I have not come here primarily to pursue particular political or economic goals, as other statesmen rightly do,” he said, Read more
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France: Catholic churches converted into mosques
Friday, August 26th, 2011
Islamic mosques are being built more often in France than Roman Catholic churches, and there are now more practicing Muslims in the country than practicing Catholics, reports the human rights activist, moderate Muslim and expert investigative reporting group, the Hudson Institute. There are nearly 150 mosques now under construction in France, and by contrast only 20 Read more
Jail for refusal to remove burqa in Australia
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011Australian authorities said motorists who refused to take off face-covering veils such as the burqa when asked to do so by police could be sent to jail for up to a year.
Is religion necessary for morality?
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011
Is religion necessary for morality? Many believers would say yes. Ricky Gervais is working on a new show,”Afterlife”, about an atheist who died and went to heaven – the point being made that believers don’t have the monopoly on morality. “All too often religious people equate faith with moral behavior”, says Pamela Taylor. “As a Muslim, I Read more
Young Muslims and Ramadan
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011
As the season of Ramadan draws closer, the difficulties of practising in a country where Muslims are often a minority can become more pronounced, particularly for the younger generation. Yet for some the UK is more receptive to Ramadan than others. Shanon Shah, a Malaysian who is currently studying for an MA at Kings College Read more