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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

What is a Fatwa? Experts Say Salman Rushdie Attack Obscures True Meaning

August 19th, 2022

Islamic scholars are hoping to clarify the true meaning of the word fatwa, which they say has been distorted by the notorious fatwa issued against author Salman Rushdie in 1989, which calls for his death.

Political & Religious Controversy 46 Comments

How Will Religion React to Aliens? NASA Turned to Theologians to Find Out

December 30th, 2021

NASA's apparently recruited 24 of the world's leading theologians to predict how the world's major faiths would react to the confirmation of extraterrestrial life. Um, something you need to tell us, NASA?

Science & Technology 69 Comments

Life Under Sharia Law: Afghan Women, LGBT People Fear for Future

August 19th, 2021

The Taliban are retaking Afghanistan. Many women and homosexuals across the country fear their very lives will be in danger, with women living under the draconian Sharia law, and homosexuals facing the death penalty.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 48 Comments

What is Ramadan? Islamic Holy Month Begins Amidst COVID Restrictions

April 15th, 2021

Tuesday, April 13th marks the start of Islam's holiest month - Ramadan. The month long holiday focuses on fasting, prayer, and spirituality, but many Westerners may not be aware of what it is or why Muslims celebrate it.

Uncategorized 15 Comments

Nude Models Arrested in Dubai for Disobeying Sharia Law

April 8th, 2021

A dozen women (and counting) were arrested in Dubai over the weekend following a nude photography session on their hotel balcony. The UAE follows Sharia law, which forbids, among other things, public indecency.

Political & Religious Controversy 92 Comments

French Teen Receives Death Threats After Viral Video Mocking Islam

February 14th, 2020

A French teen is at the center of a national controversy after she criticized Islam on Instagram. For that rant, she received hundreds of death threats, begging the question: Should we be able to blaspheme with impunity?

Political & Religious Controversy 51 Comments

Should Women Wear Hijabs When Visiting Muslim Countries?

April 5th, 2019

When non-Muslim women travel to majority-Islamic countries, it’s fairly common for them to don a hijab, in line with local customs and laws. But is that the right approach? Some feminists say absolutely not.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 44 Comments

Lawmaker Preaches About Jesus as Muslim Woman Is Sworn into Office

March 27th, 2019

The swearing-in ceremony for Pennsylvania's first Muslim state legislator was marred by an opening address asking Jesus for forgiveness and claiming that America has "lost sight of God."

Political & Religious Controversy 223 Comments

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