Cardinal Warns Women Against Marrying Muslims: Would Bring “A Pile of Trouble”
The Portuguese Cardinal’s warning manages to be a cocktail of Islamophobia, racism, sexism, xenophobia…
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Senior Saudi Cleric Supports Child Marriage
Sheik Abdul-Aziz Al Sheikh says if it was good enough for preceding generations it is good enough for contemporary folk.
Read MoreWomen Worshipers Banned From Shi’a Shrine
Turns out it was a man who blew himself up at the shrine of Imam Moussa al-Kadhim, not a woman as originally thought. But women are now barred from worship at that holy site.
Read MoreMedia Overplays Rihanna Concert Coverup
Really, is it such big news when a Western performer wears a longer skirt to conform to different cultural standards?
Read More2008: A Good Year For Egyptian Women
In the land of Cleopatra and Hatshepsut women are beginning to make strides toward equal rights. Here’s hoping 2009 will be even better.
Read MoreUN Res to Decriminalize LGBT is a Paper Tiger
There are better ways to educate on LGBT rights than to pass a toothless resolution that isolates conservative leaders.
Read MoreNo Sacred Cows on this Eid
The old story of Muslims seeking this or opposing that, is transformed as Indian Muslims pull together to help heal a nation.
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Busta Rhymes Offends Arabs, Then Muslims
The hip-hop artist attempts to solve one problem only to create another.
Read MoreAl-Qaeda calls Obama “house Negro,” Muslims Answer
For the first time in years, it looks like al-Qaeda might actually be shaking in its boots.
Read MoreThe “The Turban Effect”: Studies Reveal Latent Islamophobia
Two recent studies reveal that Westerners are more aggressive toward perceived Muslims and less likely to be sensitive to Muslim patients’ needs.
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