Judaism
Sushi Now Approved for Passover Consumption
The rules have changed – sushi is now Kosher for Passover. Passover or Pesach, a Biblically-derived Jewish festival, begins this Friday. It is an important festival…
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Judaism
Judaism
What Are the Four Questions and Why Are They Recited on Passover?
The significance of the Passover tradition of Four Questions. Passover or Pesach is a major holiday celebrated by Jewish communities around the world. This festivity commemorates…
Christian
Jonathan Wyrtzen on ‘Making Morocco: Colonial Intervention and the Politics of Identity’
Making Morocco is a look into Morocco’s struggles of national identity in its colonial past. Written by Joseph Preville and Julie Poucher Harbin for ISLAMiCommentary The…
Islam
Egypt Proposes Ban on Islamic Face Covering in Public
The proposed law to ban Islamic face coverings is based on security, but does it violate religious grounds? The government of Egypt is in the process…
Entertainment
America Has the Most Influential Muslims in the World
Of the 500 Most Influential Muslims in the world, 40 hail from America. Even if it is not a Muslim or Muslim-majority country, the United States…
Christianity
Religious Leaders Call for Action, Prayer this Sunday for 21 Coptic Christians Beheaded by ISIS
Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, Dr. Russell Moore, Gabe Lyons, Mark Burnett & Roma Downey Lead Multi-confessional effort. SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 20, 2015 /Christian Newswire/ — Religious leaders…
Christianity
ISIS executes over 20 Coptic Christians from Egypt
The White House and Catholic Pope speak up as Egyptian Coptic Christians are beheaded by Libyan-based ISIS militants. The people of Egypt mourn, as 21 of…
Atheism
Egypt sentences atheist college student to three years in prison
An Egyptian college student was sentenced to three years in prison for expressing his atheist beliefs after insulting Islam on his Facebook page. Although the Constitution…
Christianity
Egyptian Christians Still Waiting for El-Sisi’s Protection
Egyptian Christians and other religious minorities still hope new president el-Sisi will protect them. It has been almost a month since the election of Abdel Fattah…
Christianity
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s Victory Celebrated by Egypt’s Religious Minorities
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s presidency is a positive sign for religious minorities in Egypt. After many months of preparation and speculation, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has won his bid…
Entertainment
Muslim Brotherhood Cooperating with Investigations in UK
Recently, the British Prime Minister David Cameron has ordered a probe into the Muslim Brotherhood due to the rise in concern regarding their involvement in violence and…
Atheism
Religious Freedom Endangered by Rise in Blasphemy Law Use Led by Pakistan
Governments around the world are increasingly invoking blasphemy laws, with Pakistan by far the country that jails the most citizens for allegedly attacking religion, a US…