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Sharia Law Zone? Texas Resists Planned Islamic Community

April 3rd, 2025

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is investigating EPIC City, a planned Islamic community near Dallas. He's alleging residents will practice Sharia law, and is aiming to crack down on the community before it is built.

Political & Religious Controversy 92 Comments

War on Easter? Controversial Decision Rocks UK Community

March 31st, 2025

A primary school in the United Kingdom set off a firestorm of controversy after making the decision to cancel its traditional Easter celebrations, a move intended to promote “inclusivity” according to school officials.

Political & Religious Controversy 66 Comments

Can Muslims and Christians Coexist? Some Aren't So Sure

April 8th, 2024

The Muslim community is growing at a rapid pace in the West, and it is soon believed that Islam will be the second largest religion in the United States. And with this growth come tensions between Muslims and Westerners.

Political & Religious Controversy 135 Comments

End Times: What Does Each Faith Say About Solar Eclipses?

April 5th, 2024

On Monday, April 8th, a total solar eclipse will be visible in parts of the United States, Mexico, and Canada. What do Christianity, Islam, and Judaism have to say about solar eclipses? What did ancient scholars believe?

Life and Death 43 Comments

Young TikTok Users Are Discovering the Quran – And They're Excited

December 4th, 2023

Amid the Israel/Palestine conflict, young people on TikTok are reading through the Quran for the first time, hoping to gain a better understanding of the Muslim faith, and some are even converting.

Political & Religious Controversy 96 Comments

Muslim Student Refuses to Shake Hands With Female Principal

June 29th, 2023

Video of a Muslim student refusing to shake hands with his female principal at a high school graduation ceremony in Norway is making the rounds on social media, reigniting the debate on Muslim and western values.

Political & Religious Controversy 124 Comments

Fashion Police: Egypt Arrests Female Influencers Over 'Immoral' Dress

April 14th, 2023

Women in Egypt are being arrested for their social media posts on Instagram, particularly women dressed in ways deemed "inappropriate" by authorities as human rights groups say it's a violation of their freedom.

Political & Religious Controversy 93 Comments

What Is Ramadan and How Is It Celebrated?

March 23rd, 2023

Ramadan is currently being celebrated by the world's nearly two billion Muslims. It is a monthlong spiritual celebration of Muslim values, and is observed by fasting from food and drink sunup to sundown.

ULC Minister Training & Education 58 Comments

Muslim City Council Legalizes Animal Sacrifice as PETA Fumes

January 13th, 2023

A Michigan city voted to allow residents to legally sacrifice animals for religious purposes. Many residents called it a victory for religious freedom, but critics haven’t been shy in speaking out against the policy.

Political & Religious Controversy 104 Comments

College Professor Fired for Showing Image of Muhammad in Class

January 9th, 2023

An art history teacher was let go from Hamline University in Minnesota after showing a painting of the Prophet Muhammad. Now free speech advocates and Muslim activists are debating the merits of her firing.

Political & Religious Controversy 52 Comments

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