Islam
New Jersey Town to Pay Millions After Denying Mosque Permit
The Department of Justice has also penalized the town. Bernards Township, an upscale New Jersey town will pay $3.25 million to the Islamic Society of Basking…
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Catholicism
Pope Francis Makes Historic Visit to Egypt
Main focus of Pope Francis’s visit was violence against Christians; trip included visit to Cairo’s 1,000 year old Al- Azhar mosque. Pope Francis made his much-awaited…
Islam
Women Building New Mosque in CA That’s Open to All Genders
The mosque will be the second women’s mosque in the US and the first to be “all-inclusive.” A group of young Muslim women has taken the…
Islam
Trump Credited for 200% Growth of Anti-Muslim Hate Groups
Statistics show nearly 200% rise in anti-Muslim hate groups in the U.S. 2016 witnessed a significant rise in the number of anti-Muslim hate groups in America.…
Islam
Two U.S. Towns Being Sued for Discrimination This Week for Refusing Permits to Mosques
The Department of Justice files discrimination cases against U.S. towns for denying mosques. The city of Sterling Heights, Michigan is facing a legal suit due to…
Issues
At Virginia Mosque, Loretta Lynch Speaks Out Against Hate Crimes
U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch speaks on rising hate crime Monday morning during a visit to a Virginia mosque. A Northern Virginia mosque witnessed a visit…
Islam
Hundreds of Women Celebrate After 5-Year Ban on Entering Mosque is Lifted
Mumbai’s Haji Ali Dargah mosque lifted its ban on women Women won a big victory against the patriarchy in India when the high court declared the…
Islam
Meet the Courageous Leader of a Rare Gay-Friendly Mosque
A gay Imam starts an LGBT-friendly mosque and support group in Cape Town, South Africa. Even as various Christian denominations are constantly debating and reflecting on…
Islam
Fire at Orlando Nightclub Shooter’s Mosque on Eid al-Adha
Video released of arson suspect setting Orlando shooter’s mosque on fire The mosque at the Islamic Center of Fort Pierce was damaged by fire early in…
Christianity
Kenyan Churches are Being Painted Yellow in a Display of Unity
Painting houses of prayer the color of hope: yellow. The world as we know it is burning with interreligious violence and hatred. While religious extremism is…
Christianity
Egyptian Christians Hope for Approval to Build New Churches
Christians wait for Egypt government to end a 160 year ban on the construction of new churches While Muslims are facing a lot of discrimination and…
Islam
See What it’s Like Being Muslim and Gay
Photographers take portraits to share the stories of gay muslims. Lia Darjes is neither gay nor Muslim. She had to persuade many gay Muslims in order…