The State: Survey: Canadians turning away from organized religion
RON CSILLAG | Religion New Service (United States) TORONTO — A new national study shows that while Canada remains overwhelmingly Christian, Canadians are turning their backs on organized religion in ever …Continue reading
Christian Science Monitor: Boston bombing: US Muslims react with fear, frustration, and new resolve
Husna Haq | Christian Science Monitor (United States) When the bombs at the Boston Marathon exploded a week ago Monday, a familiar chain of events and emotions unfolded for many in the …Continue reading
The Week: The futility of blaming Islam
Marc Ambinder | The Week (United States) Consider this a companion post to “The Insanity of Blaming Islam” for the Boston bombings. I’m glad I have a chance to revise and expand …Continue reading
Toronto Star: Freedom of religion and freedom of speech often in tension
Ron Crelinsten | The Toronto Star (Canada) Recent events in Canada, both legal and political, have underscored how complex our democratic ideals of free speech and free expression can be …Continue reading
Religion & Politics: Can Atheists and Muslims Support Freedom of Conscience Together?
Qasim Rashid and Chris Stedman | Religion & Politics (United States) Thomas Jefferson once wrote: “But it does me no injury for my neighbor to say there are twenty gods …Continue reading
Huffington Post: 3 Questions About Canada’s New Office of Religious Freedom
Andrew P. Klager, Ph.D. | The Huffington Post (United States) Having recently returned from Egypt after interviewing several Muslims and Coptic Christians who face a daunting future together in an …Continue reading
St. Louis Post Dispatch: Muslim doctors run clinic for uninsured at St. Louis church
Tim Townsend | St. Louis Post Dispatch (United States) The Salam Free Clinic at a church in north St. Louis grew out of a Memorial Day barbecue and a desire …Continue reading
The New York Times: Religious Leaders Push Congregants on Gun Control, Sensing a Watershed Moment
Laurie Goodstein | The New York Times (United States) Religious leaders across the country this week vowed to mobilize their congregants to push for gun control legislation and provide the …Continue reading
Winnipeg Free Press: Sponsor of Islamic conference featuring Justin Trudeau bows out amid controversy
The Canadian Press (Canada) TORONTO – Criticism of Liberal MP Justin Trudeau’s planned appearance at an Islamic conference has prompted a sponsor to bow out after scrutiny of the event …Continue reading
Religion News Service: Muslim cabbie sues for right to wear religious garb
Denise Hollinshed | The Post-Dispatch (United States) ST. LOUIS (RNS) A Muslim taxicab driver is suing the city of St. Louis, the Metropolitan Taxicab Commission and a private security company, …Continue reading
National Post: Jesse Kline on Hassan Rasouli: Making decisions about death
Jesse Kline | National Post (Canada) Hassan Rasouli — a 60-year-old Iranian immigrant living in Toronto — is in a coma and would be unable to breathe without the help of a …Continue reading