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Why Did This White Woman Darken Her Skin and Put On a Burkha?

October 29th, 2017

A white nurse from the UK, Katie Freeman, has admitted that she has held stereotypical opinions on Muslims. Hoping to challenge Ms. Freeman and expose her to the harsh reality of Islamaphobia, Channel 4 darkened her skin, gave her a fake nose, and put her in a Burkha.

Political & Religious Controversy 68 Comments

Honor Killing? Father Murders Own Daughter For Taking Muslim Boyfriend

July 25th, 2017

An Israeli Christian man has been taken into custody after allegedly murdering his own daughter in a fit of rage. Henriette Kara, just 17 years old, was stabbed multiple times in the neck and bled to death on the floor of her family’s home.

Political & Religious Controversy 201 Comments

Muslim Activist Calls for Jihad Against Trump Administration

July 13th, 2017

Linda Sarsour, one of the leading Muslim activists in the U.S., gave a passionate speech at the annual convention for the Islamic Society of North America earlier this month. Included in her speech were some highly controversial remarks that have everybody tal

Political & Religious Controversy 137 Comments

Anti-Muhammad Billboard Angers Muslims

June 13th, 2017

A controversial billboard overlooking a busy highway in Indianapolis has drawn mounting criticism from the area’s Muslim community. The message makes a sarcastic (and not so subtle) reference to the Prophet Muhammad.

Political & Religious Controversy 1022 Comments

The Last Muhammad: China Bans Muslim Baby Names

May 1st, 2017

As part of a crackdown on religious extremism, the Chinese government has declared that parents will no longer be allowed to give their children Muslim names. Names such as Mohammed, Jihad, Mecca, and Saddam are now prohibited. But is this only the beginning?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 46 Comments

How Christians Around the World Respond to Persecution

April 26th, 2017

A group of Christian scholars decided to study how Christian communities around the world react to religious oppression, and their findings may surprise you.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 8 Comments

Nike's Newest Product: The "Pro Hijab"

March 15th, 2017

Nike has announced their latest product line: the Nike Pro Hijab, a female athletic head covering for Muslim athletes. Loosely defined as a headscarf or veil that covers a Muslim woman's head, the hijab is a key symbol of modesty in Islamic culture and express

Political & Religious Controversy 56 Comments

Islam to Become World's Biggest Religion

March 9th, 2017

You’ve probably heard that Islam is the world's fastest growing religion. But what does that really mean? Well, according to Pew Research Center, it means Muslims will outnumber Christians in the near future. Some people are worried that this changing dynamic will result in more violence.

Political & Religious Controversy 59 Comments

Open Letter to Faith Communities Feeling Threatened

March 1st, 2017

To all our brothers and sisters: As members of a diverse community of faith, we have been saddened and disturbed to witness the recent uptick in threats against various houses of worship and religious centers across North America. This unprovoked hostility ai

Political & Religious Controversy 19 Comments

Turning Inward: Isolationism Tightens Its Grip

January 30th, 2017

In countries all around the world today there is a growing movement urging a retreat from “globalism” – the focus on global issues and international relationships.

Political & Religious Controversy 63 Comments

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