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Pope says it’s wrong to identify Islam with violence
August 1, 2016
Pope says it’s wrong to identify Islam with violence
Pope Francis said on Sunday that it was wrong to identify Islam with violence and that social injustice and idolatry of money were among the prime causes of terrorism. Pope Francis said on Sunday that it was wrong…
Saudi Arabia finances fundamentalist mosques abroad accused of breeding extremism
August 1, 2016
Saudi Arabia finances fundamentalist mosques abroad accused of breeding extremism
German vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel warned against alienating Saudi Arabia, a crucial player in the bid to end the Syrian war, with too much criticism. German vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel warned against alienating Saudi Arabia, a crucial player…
Australia mosque vandalized in racist attack
August 1, 2016
Australia mosque vandalized in racist attack
An Adelaide mosque has been targeted by racist vandals, who have daubed the entrance to the building in swastikas and offensive slogans. An Adelaide mosque has been targeted by racist vandals, who have daubed the entrance to the…
British woman murdered in Pakistan for converting to Shia Islam
July 31, 2016
British woman murdered in Pakistan for converting to Shia Islam
The husband of a British woman who was killed in Pakistan called for the UK and Pakistani governments to ensure his wife received justice Thursday, as he sought to keep the spotlight on so-called honour killings. The husband…
Mosque burnt in southern France, arson inquiry opened
July 31, 2016
Mosque burnt in southern France, arson inquiry opened
Police opened an “arson inquiry” after firefighters were dispatched to battle a blaze at the mosque under construction in Muret, a suburb of the French town of Toulouse. No injuries were reported. Police opened an “arson inquiry” after…
Ohio group connects faiths, fights Islamophobia
July 30, 2016
Ohio group connects faiths, fights Islamophobia
A new interfaith group has kicked off its work in Cincinnati, Ohio, to help combat anti-Muslim sentiment and promote interfaith dialogue and relationships with Greater Cincinnati’s Muslim community. A new interfaith group has kicked off its work in…
German police raid homes of group accused of radicalizing Muslims
July 30, 2016
German police raid homes of group accused of radicalizing Muslims
Armed police officers have launched a raid on a mosque and several homes belonging to a group believed to be radicalizing Muslims in Germany. Armed police officers have launched a raid on a mosque and several homes belonging…
Massachusetts man charged with threatening to burn mosque
July 28, 2016
Massachusetts man charged with threatening to burn mosque
A Massachusetts man was arrested and charged on Tuesday with threatening on Facebook to burn down a Boston mosque. A Massachusetts man was arrested and charged on Tuesday with threatening on Facebook to burn down a Boston mosque. Patrick…
US College to offer course on Islam
July 28, 2016
US College to offer course on Islam
Presentation College’s religious courses offer brief but insightful lectures on the many different faiths around the world. Presentation College’s religious courses offer brief but insightful lectures on the many different faiths around the world. The humanities department is…
Call for action to stop Islamophobia in SD Unified
July 27, 2016
Call for action to stop Islamophobia in SD Unified
San Diego Unified School District board members voted unanimously Tuesday in favor of a plan to address Islamophobia and bullying of Muslim students. San Diego Unified School District board members voted unanimously Tuesday in favor of a plan…