The Liberhan Commission calls for a special separate law providing for exemplary punishment for misuse of religion
NDTV
Liberhan Commission on Babri Masjid demolition comes down heavily on the danger to the nation from disruptive potential of allowing the intermixing of religion and politics.
Religion letter: Veneration of objects mark shallow faith
Twin Falls Times-News
The Oct. 17 edition of the Times-News featured an article about the use of religious icons and the veneration of icons and other physical objects, and the belief that some objects are capable of producing "miracles." Jesus said in John 4:18...
Islamic community voices outrage over mass killings
Detroit News
On Friday, local and national Muslim and Arab-American civil rights groups and other organizations mobilized to denounce the shootings and to reiterate that their religion stresses peace, not violence. Osama A. Siblani, publisher of the Dea...
Religion factor
AllAfrica.com
It should all be plain-sailing but for one key factor: religion. The incumbent, Peter Claveri Mutuluuza, is a Catholic Muganda in a constituency where more than seven out of every 10 voters is a Catholic.
Editorial: Free speech ... crackdown in name of religion
Naples Daily News
A group of Islamic nations, led by Algeria and Pakistan , is lobbying to bring before the U.N. General Assembly a proposed treaty banning mockery of religion, according to the Associated Press. The pact would, in effect, be a global anti-bl...
Religion briefs for week of Nov. 7 and beyond
Marin Independent Journal
- Community Healing Centers offers a psychology and spirituality workshop, "The Individual: Mind and Environment," from 9 to 3 p.m. in the Creekside Room at Dominican University at 50 Acacia Ave. in San Rafael. Call 499-1115 or go to www .....
Fort Hood shooting poses complications for Muslims in the military
Dallas Morning News
Our religion is better than this,' he said. "This is ridiculous," Shah messaged back. "I'm in the war zone, not you!" His family was fine, but as a Muslim in the U.S. military, Shah remained rattled by news that an Army psychiatrist and Mus...
Shooting sparks debate on Muslims in military
AZCentral.com
They're working so hard to make it about religion." U.S. military officials repeated Friday that the motive behind Thursday's shooting remains unclear. Hasan remains unconscious after a civilian police officer shot him four times, and he ha...
OUR OPINION: Cracking down on free speech in name of religion
The San Angelo Standard-Times
SAN ANGELO, Texas —A group of Islamic nations, led by Algeria and Pakistan , is lobbying to bring before the U.N. General Assembly a proposed treaty banning mockery of religion, according to The Associated Press. The pact would, in effect, ...
DALE McFEATTERS: Stifling free speech in name of religion
The Indiana Gazette
Cracking down on free speech in name of religion :: A group of Islamic nations, led by Algeria and Pakistan, is lobbying to bring before the U.N. General Assembly a proposed treaty banning mockery of religion, according to the Associated Pr...
Religion in Brief
Berkshire Eagle
First Church of Christ, Scientist, 17 Wendell Ave., holds service at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. Sunday school for youths up to age 20 is held at the same time. Wednesday testimony meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. The subject of the Bible lesson is...
Shoving no religion in your face
Ogden Standard-Examiner
SEATTLE -- When some 600 atheists, agnostics and other nonreligious folks gather in Seattle this weekend for a Freedom From Religion Foundation convention, there will be an emphatically nonprayer breakfast. Not to mention hundreds of provoc...