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An Angry Kurdish Voice by Ceko Kurd
Editor’s Note: Most Americans know little or nothing about the Kurds, except perhaps that recently, the United States and Kurds were allied in the fight against…
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Tag: Middle East
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Islam
Iran and Saudi Arabia Fight War of Words Over Muslim Holy Sites
Religion Becomes Part Of Geopolitical Struggle Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, has attacked Saudi Arabian control over Mecca and Medina, the two holiest…
Islam
Is Saudi Arabia Lying To Us About Extremist Islam?
The Commitment Against Fundamentalism Is Full Of Contradictions Saudi Arabia is a key U.S. ally in the Middle East. The United States has stated Saudi Arabia…
Christianity
US on Pakistan: You Condone Religious Violations
Pulls Strategic Funding From Country The US State Department has announced its plan to withhold funds from Islamabad following the classification of the Middle Eastern Country…
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A Path Towards Peace or Provocation?
Jerusalem. A legendary city anchored in all three of the Abrahamic faiths. A city that unites us spiritually yet sadly divides us politically. On the heels…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Calls for Respect of ‘Status-Quo’ in Jerusalem
Pope Francis met senior leaders of the Palestinian Authority Pope Francis asked for Jerusalem’s “status quo” to be maintained[/tweetit], pointing out that renewed tension in the…
Christianity
“We Will Not Relent Until We Hunt Down and Destroy ISIS” – Mike Pence Vows to Protect Middle East Christians
More than a third of Christians have fled the region during the last few years. Mike Pence, the Vice President of the United States has promised…
Islam
Metal Detectors Removed from Controversial Holy Site in Jerusalem
Conflict over site still continues between Jews and Muslims. The Israeli government decided to remove metal detectors at one of the most holy sites in Jerusalem,…
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U.S. – Israel Bond Going Strong
Jared Kushner’s trip to Israel is a strong statement that the U.S. stands with Israel and against terrorism. When it comes to the Middle East, American…
Christianity
The Impact of Christian Harassment Around the Globe
Surprisingly, most of the world’s harassed Christians live in Christian countries. A Pew Research study shows Christian oppression has increased around the globe.[/tweetit] Surprisingly, a majority…
Anglicanism
Archbishop Welby and Chief Rabbi Mirvis Pray Together at the Western Wall
Chief Rabbi and Archbishop create a unique moment in time at the Western Wall. Visitors to the Western Wall in Jerusalem witnessed a slice of history…
Islam
What is Salafism?
Who are the Salafi? With increasing troubles in the Middle East, and terror threats rising, many governments across the world have pointed the blame squarely at…