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Ethiopia: Muslims Take Campaign Online for Religious Independence
Signs of Ethiopian Muslims digital activism are mounting as they protest against government’s meddling in their religious affairs. They have turned to Facebook and Twitter to make their voices heard.
Indonesia: Should Mosques Lower Prayer Volume?
Mosques in Indonesia use loudspeakers to broadcast “adzan” five times a day reminding people to pray. Recently, the country's Vice President urged mosques to lower the prayer call volume in order not to disturb people, but the suggestion has sparked a debate.
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Egypt: Should the Grand Mufti Have Gone to Jerusalem? 21 April 2012
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Pakistan: Hazara Community Targeted for Killings 17 April 2012
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Lebanon: Palm Sunday and Easter Celebrations 8 April 2012
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Pakistan: Demand for Independence of Sindh 28 March 2012
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Cuba: Pope Benedict XVI Takes a Glance at Cuba's Future 27 March 2012
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15 May 2012
South Korea: Monks Caught in Gambling, Smoking and Drinking Scandal
In South Korea, six leaders of the nation's biggest Buddhist order were caught playing high-stakes poker, along with drinking and smoking. The case was disclosed through leaked video footage that shows high-profile monks gambling at a luxury lakeside hotel just days before a national holiday celebrating the birth of Buddha.
13 May 2012
Zimbabwe: TB Joshua's Visit Stirs Hornet's Nest
Controversial “Prophet” TB Joshua's visit to Zimbabwe on the invitation of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has elicited mixed reactions from ordinary Zimbabweans, politicians and local pastors.
2 May 2012
Cuba: Bloggers Offended by Archbishop's Statements
As if the Archbishop of Havana hadn't sufficiently ruffled bloggers' feathers over the recent papal visit to Cuba - specifically his request to have protesters removed from a church and his lack of cooperation in facilitating a meeting between the pontiff and dissident groups - in a recent address at a Harvard University conference, Cardinal Ortega referred to those church protesters as criminals, once again raising the ire of Cuban netizens.
Hong Kong: Evangelists Accuse Lady Gaga of Leading Youth Astray
American singer and songwriter Lady Gaga is currently touring Asia with her 'Born This Way Ball'. On the eve of her first concert in Hong Kong, an evangelist group's campaign against her presence has ignited debate within the local community, with some Christians praying for her influence and some against it, claiming the local youth will be corrupted by her presence.
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Video: Better Aid and Development Discussions Through Islam Crash Course
An ongoing discussion over at the Uncultured Project has been the relationship between the lack of knowledge on what Islam is about and how aid and development organizations relate to the Muslim community. Shawn Ahmed shares a simple and short video explaining what Islam is in an attempt to pave the road to better understanding of a large group of people who could be Aid recipients.
19 April 2012
Cuba: What Did Pope Benedict XVI Leave Behind?
Two weeks after Pope Benedict XVI left the island, Cuba returns to normalcy. Elaine Diaz offers a review of the different conversations and debates after the Pope's visit that have appeared on Cuban digital blogs and social media.
14 April 2012
12 April 2012
Spain: Christ Dances to Brazilian Pop Hit in Religious Procession
During the religious procession marking the end of the Christian Easter week in Alhama de Murcia, Spain, the image of the Resurrected Christ was struck by the Telomania, when the brotherhood carrying the image decided to play and dance to Michel Teló's international hit "Ai Se Eu Te Pego".
Islamization is not Arabization. Arabs use Islam to start their cultural conquest and then physical conquest will follow. ...
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