Religion in the Daily News
- Nice, France terror attack on church fuels Islam debate 30 October 2020 0 h 55 min The Washington Times French officials were on high alert Thursday after a knife-wielding assailant shouting “Allahu akbar” killed three churchgoers in the Mediterranean city of Nice, fueling an already bitter national debate about free speech, terrorism and the place of Islam …
- ‘Hurting’ Religious Sentiment: College girl held in Dinajpur 30 October 2020 0 h 03 min Daily Star A college girl from a minority community was arrested on Wednesday night on charges of hurting religious sentiments in Dinajpur's Parbatipur upazila. Hours before the arrest, at least five policemen were injured in a clash between police and agitating …
- Religious Sentiment: Mob beats man to death for ‘hurting’ it 30 October 2020 0 h 03 min Daily Star A man was beaten and burnt to death by a mob on Burimari Union Parishad premises on allegations of hurting religious sentiment in the district's Patgram upazila yesterday evening. The dead was identified as Shahidunnabi Jewel, aged around 50, a former …
- A Buddhist monastery in Bangladesh hill: The monk behind it faces unsavoury questions 29 October 2020 23 h 52 min BD News 24 Coated in a gorgeous combination of red and golden amid the greenery of its surroundings, the one-storey structure with tiled floors, huge columns and a large throne for the founder Bhadanta Sharanangkar Thero in one corner is a sight to behold. But the …
- Bihar | Opinion on extended nationwide lockdown varies on caste, religious lines 29 October 2020 23 h 49 min The Hindu While the view about the Narendra Modi government’s culpability differs, the anger against the Nitish Kumar government on lack of employment opportunities is all pervasive Seven months on after lakhs of migrant workers returned to their homes, many on foot …
- Restrictions on religious services to stay after archbishops meet Taoiseach 29 October 2020 21 h 58 min Irish Times There is to be no change to Level 5 restrictions on public worship, including the Mass, following a meeting between Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Catholic archbishops. Level 5 restrictions however allow for continuing private prayer in churches and other …
- BREAKING: Another state orders full reopening of churches, mosques, hotels 29 October 2020 21 h 48 min Online Nigeria Home | News | General | BREAKING: Another state orders full reopening of churches, mosques, hotels - Mosques, churches, hotels have now been fully reopened in Ogun state - The governor of the state, Dapo Abiodun, gave the directive on Wednesday, October 28 …
- Pompeo Says China 'Gravest Threat to Future of Religious Freedom' 29 October 2020 20 h 27 min Voice of America U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday described Communist-run China as “the gravest threat to the future of religious freedom,” during a visit to Indonesia. Secretary Pompeo praised the majority-Muslim nation’s embrace of democracy and …
- Local religious groups adapt as the COVID-19 pandemic continues 29 October 2020 18 h 47 min The State News As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, East Lansing religious groups have been creative when it comes to activities and services, as well as providing a spiritual experience to community members during stressful times. "As far as people's needs ... …
- Islam vs Islamism: Why France Targeting Muslims Won’t Stop Extremism 29 October 2020 16 h 58 min Morocco World News Today marks the commemoration of the Muslim Prophet Muhammad’s birth, an observance which coincides this year with the counterproductive display in France of caricatures depicting the prophet. Muslims around the world have expressed their anger towards …
- French president declares country 'under attack' after church beheading, hardens security at schools, religious sites 29 October 2020 16 h 39 min Fox News Three people were killed in a knife attack at a church in Nice, France. Benjamin Hall reports from London. French President Emmanuel Macron bolstered security in schools and religious sites Thursday after three churchgoers were killed, including one woman …
- The Politic of anti-Islam Caricatures 29 October 2020 13 h 16 min OpEdNews Beheading of the French teacher Samuel Paty has once again sparked controversy over Charlie Hebdo's anti-Islam caricatures as the French President Emmanuel Macron exploited the tragedy to push his long-sought agenda against Islam and Muslims. Days …
- Pompeo Says China is ‘Gravest Threat to Future of Religious Freedom' in Jakarta 29 October 2020 13 h 00 min Voice of America U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo described Communist-run China as “the gravest threat to the future of religious freedom” Thursday in Indonesia, the last stop of his four nation regional tour. Secretary Pompeo praised the majority-Muslim nation’s …
- 'Unintentional': HBO India Apologises After Backlash for Calling Hindu Religious Groups 'Cults' 29 October 2020 12 h 46 min Sputnik News India 09:01 GMT 29.10.2020Get short URL Aghoris are monks who denounce worldly possessions and engage in extreme rituals in search of spiritual enlightenment. They dwell in cremation grounds, practice cannibalism, and engage in rituals including sexual …
- King’s tweet conveys Islam’s message of peace — religious scholars 29 October 2020 12 h 39 min Jordan Times AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday tweeted two verses from the holy Koran on the occasion of Prophet Mohammad’s birthday, which the Islamic world celebrates on Thursday. In the tweet, His Majesty quoted the Koranic verse "And indeed, you …
- Malaysians urged to maintain religious sensitivity, avoid conflict 29 October 2020 10 h 44 min The Sun Daily MELAKA: The multi-religious and multi-racial society in the country have been urged to be tolerant of one another as well as maintain religious sensitivity to avoid causing any resentment among them. Melaka Mufti Datuk Abdul Halim Tawil said people should …
- Ben Pol’s mother speaks on his marriage to Anerlisa, converting to Islam 29 October 2020 10 h 11 min The Standard Trouble in paradise? Ben Pol converted to Islam, months after wedding Anerlisa in a Christian ceremony. Photo: Courtesy. Tanzanian singer Ben Pol who’s the husband to Keroche Breweries heiress Anerlisa Muigai recently switched religions, becoming a Muslim. …
- Religious leaders from 19 countries unite in prayer to overcome COVID-19 29 October 2020 10 h 10 min Nigerian Eye While the daily confirmed cases of COVID 19 are consistently increasing worldwide, the world religious leaders from seven major religions gathered at the online meeting for the World Interfaith Joint Prayer Conference. Approximately 600 people from …
- After Ten Years, Court Strikes Down Ruling Banning Ads Offering Help to Those Leaving Islam 29 October 2020 8 h 43 min American Thinker It took nearly twelve years, but we did it. My organization, the American Freedom Defense Initiative (AFDI), has just won an important victory for the freedom of speech. Back in 2009, the Detroit area's SMART transit refused to run our AFDI ads …
- Jakim condemns French cartoons on Prophet Muhammad, urges Malaysians to respect religious boundaries 29 October 2020 8 h 11 min Malay Mail Muslims attend Friday prayers at the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque in Shah Alam March 13, 2020. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — Muslims in Malaysia are advised not to act above the law and religious boundaries in response to …
- CII Submits Recommendations on the Construction of Hindu Temple in Islamabad 29 October 2020 7 h 51 min Tripoli Post On Wednesday the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) submitted suggestions to the ministry over the making of the Hindu temple in Islamabad. As per the available reports, the council has sent its recommendations over the establishment of the crematorium, …
- Religious diversity and unique architecture: 5 things you probably didn't know about Hougang 29 October 2020 6 h 29 min Channel News Asia SINGAPORE: A new heritage trail has been launched in Hougang, charting its transformation from a rural area to a modern heartland estate. It will be the National Heritage Board’s (NHB) 20th heritage trail and part of ongoing efforts to “document and …
- Highest-Ranking Liberian Serving in the United Nations System Urges Religious Leaders to Speak Truth to Power on Vices in the Country - Front Page Africa 29 October 2020 5 h 45 min Liberian Times MONROVIA – The highest-ranking Liberian serving in the United Nations System, Rev. Sara Beysolow-Nyanti, has expressed disappointment over the conspicuous silence of denominations of various churches to stand up and speak against societal ills in Liberia. …
- Pakistan’s top Islamic body approves Hindu temple construction 29 October 2020 5 h 29 min News (South Africa) Council of Islamic Ideology approves construction of new temple in Islamabad, ruling Islamic law allows minority Hindus a place of worship. Pakistan’s state-run council of clerics, which advises the government on religious issues, has given its approval to …
- Pakistani Prime Minister Accuses Europe of Disrespecting Islam 29 October 2020 2 h 02 min Latin American Herald Tribune ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan, in a letter to other Muslim leaders, accused Europe on Wednesday of attacking and ridiculing Islam and called on them to raise their voices against Islamophobia. “Today, we are confronting a growing concern …
- Two official religious Chinese organizations block or change religious terms, Jesus now “JD” 29 October 2020 1 h 29 min Baptist Message Book covers reflect blocks and changes to religious terms. (Photo: Flickr) (Shanghai, [municipality, not part of a province or state; bordered by Jiangsu Province]— October 20, 2020) The Christian Council of China and the Committee of the Three-Self …
- Sri Lankan pastor forced to close church amid escalating threats from Buddhist monks, police 29 October 2020 0 h 04 min Christian Post By Jackson Elliott, Contributor Follow | Wednesday, October 28, 2020 A silhouette of the image of the crucified Christ against a sunset in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka. | Wikimedia Commons/AntanOA Sri Lankan pastor has been forced to shut down his church and …
- King Mohammed VI Celebrates Eid Al Mawlid in Religious Evening 28 October 2020 23 h 45 min Morocco World News Rabat – King Mohammed VI participated on Wednesday in a religious ceremony to celebrate the anniversary of Eid Al Mawlid Annabawi, the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. The King celebrated the religious event after the Al Maghrib (sunset) prayer. Crown Prince …
- Religious leaders in Sudan declare freedom of faith: Animism, Christianity, and Islam 28 October 2020 23 h 40 min Modern Tokyo Times Religious leaders in Sudan declare freedom of faith: Animism, Christianity, and Islam Murad Makhmudov and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Islamism and Arabization caused enormous convulsions in the recent history of Sudan. Indeed, in recent times the …
- Controversy between Malaysia and France over Macron’s Islam Statements 28 October 2020 23 h 22 min Latin American Herald Tribune Controversy between Malaysia and France over Macron’s Islam Statements BANGKOK – Malaysia joined the chorus of Muslim countries that have criticized the statements on Islam by French President Emmanuel Macron, with a condemnation of “the defamation of …
- ‘We Must Defeat All Conspiracies’: Archbishop Atallah Hanna Condemns French Targeting of Islam, Muslims 28 October 2020 21 h 51 min Palestine Chronicle The Palestinian Archbishop of the Sebastia Diocese of the Greek Orthodox Church in Jerusalem, Atallah Hanna. (Photo: File) By Palestine Chronicle Staff Palestinian Archbishop Atallah Hanna condemned the targeting of Muslims in France and around the world …
- 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Islam and the Prophet Muhammad 28 October 2020 20 h 55 min Morocco World News The recent rise of Islamophobia in the West is an unfortunate reminder that many misconceptions and stereotypes surround Islam, Muslims, and the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). With 1.8 billion followers across the globe, Islam is an Abrahamic …
- Survivors recall harrowing ordeals of religious prisoners in North Korea 28 October 2020 20 h 11 min Metro Dozens of exiles have described the horror endured by religious prisoners (Picture: AP)Dozens of exiles from North Korea have described the harrowing ordeals endured by religious prisoners in the country’s notorious ‘re-education’ camps. Survivors have …
- Islamic panel allows construction of Hindu temple ... 28 October 2020 19 h 43 min Khaleej Times A top constitutional body of Pakistan responsible for giving legal advice on Islamic issues to the government has ruled that there were no constitutional or Sharia constraints against constructing a Hindu temple in Islamabad or any other place in the …
- Islam is not in 'crisis', France is 28 October 2020 19 h 42 min Stuff OPINION: I shouldn’t have to start this column by declaring the obvious; I shouldn’t have to prove that I was as disgusted and sickened as you were; I shouldn’t have to convince you that I hate violence and terrorism like you do; I don’t have to prove that …
- Wisma Putra calls up French embassy rep, condemns actions defaming Islam 28 October 2020 18 h 49 min Malay Mail A person holds a picture of Samuel Paty, the French teacher who was beheaded on the streets of the Paris suburb of Conflans St Honorine, during a tribute in Lille, France October 18, 2020. The Foreign Ministry today reiterated Malaysia’s stern condemnation …
- [BREAKING] COVID-19: Ogun orders full reopening of churches, mosques, hotels 28 October 2020 18 h 11 min Punch Daud Olatunji, Abeokuta Ogun State Government, on Wednesday, directed full reopening of religious centres, businesses, hotels and other entertainment centres in the state. The state Governor, Dapo Abiodun, had closed religious centres, businesses and …
- CII submits suggestions on Hindu temple construction in capital 28 October 2020 18 h 00 min Pakistan Today by TLTP , (Last Updated 28 seconds ago) ISLAMABAD: The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) on Wednesday submitted recommendations to the ministry over the construction of crematorium, Hindu community centre and the worship place in Islamabad. According to a …
- Hostility towards Islam will have repercussions on... 28 October 2020 17 h 57 min Peninsula Qatar Doha: Qatar Chamber (QC) condemned the continuing provocation of the feelings of Muslims by insulting the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and the subsequent waves of hostility towards Muslims, something that is contrary to the values of tolerance, and respect for …
- AMERICA/PERU - Reopening of the churches from November 2: the Bishops recall that Mass "is not a simple meeting" 28 October 2020 17 h 50 min Fides Lima - The Bishops of Peru informed the national community about the "gradual opening of churches to gradually return to the normality of liturgical and sacramental life" in November. After 7 months of closure, the Bishops remind the authorities …
