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Report: Hate Crimes Against Jews and Muslims On the Rise

November 16th, 2023

Statistics show that both the Jewish and Muslim communities in the United States are facing increased violence, discrimination, and harassment as the Israel-Hamas war rages on in the Middle East. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Life and Death | 69 Comments »

Muslim Parents Protest LGBTQ+ Books in K-5 Classrooms

October 23rd, 2023

Hundreds of Muslim parents are keeping their children home from school in protest of books depicting LGBTQ+ individuals as part of an anti-bias curriculum, hoping to force the school's hand by hurting public funding. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 132 Comments »

How Religious Groups Are Responding to the Conflict in Gaza

October 23rd, 2023

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has come to violence in the Middle East, capturing the world's attention. As the conflict descends into frightening and uncertain times, how are the world's faithful reacting? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 82 Comments »

The Religious History of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

October 9th, 2023

Violence has once again erupted in Gaza, resulting in hundreds dead, even more displaced, and reignited fears of full scale warfare in the region. We examine the religious history of this deep-rooted conflict. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, ULC Minister Training & Education | 225 Comments »

LGBTQ+ Community "Betrayed" by Pride Flag Ban in Majority-Muslim City

September 21st, 2023

Did the Muslim community of Hamtramck, Michigan betray the LGBTQ community? Some say yes, after the city's all-Muslim city council voted to ban LGBTQ Pride flags from being flown on government property. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 107 Comments »

Muslim Woman Forced to Remove Hijab for Mugshot Files Lawsuit

September 7th, 2023

A Muslim woman says she was emotionally scarred when Tennessee police officers forced her to remove her hijab for a mugshot photo. Now she's suing the county, arguing her religious freedom rights were violated. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 138 Comments »

The Quran Burning Heard 'Round the World

July 10th, 2023

Free speech, hatred, or both? A man in Sweden ignited international outrage when he burned a copy of the Quran outside a Stockholm mosque during a holy Islamic holiday. Do such actions fall under free speech? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 179 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. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 124 Comments »

Muslim Wrestlers Allege Discrimination Over Modesty Rules

May 4th, 2023

In the world of athletics - and particularly wrestling - Muslim athletes are often forced to choose between honoring their Islamic faith and even being allowed to compete. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 27 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. Continue Reading »

Posted in: ULC Minister Training & Education | 53 Comments »

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