The hijab — the headscarf traditionally worn by many Middle East women — is becoming harder to spot in Iran these days. For many Iranian women, the hijab has become a symbol of oppression. They’re refusing to wear it,
Recent events in the Middle East are causing additional hardship and suffering for Christians in Yemen. For years, the tiny group of believers there have withstood intense persecution from militant Muslims and their government. Now, the attacks on ships and other
By Chris Kenny, Current Affairs commentator on Sky News Australia and columnist for The Australian Newspaper In Western liberal democracies, some of our greatest strengths also turn out to be obvious weaknesses. Our openness, plurality and tolerance leave us vulnerable
A Focus on the Family Families have always played a significant role throughout the Bible from the very first family – Adam & Eve, Cain, Abel & Seth. Adam was made in the likeness of God. Seth was a son
Labor senator Fatima Payman has been indefinitely suspended from the Labor caucus and there is now speculation she may quit the party altogether. In support of Payman a Muslim community group plans to run a political campaign supporting candidates in
Fears of community independents running on pro-Palestine platforms in key Labor seats have prompted the government’s hardening stance against Israel. Labor powerbrokers fear key western Sydney heartland seats with large Muslim populations are vulnerable to high-profile community independents running on
Early in May, in response to a push by some parliamentarians to end the recitation of prayer in the Victorian Parliament, Catholic Archbishop Peter A Comensoli joined representatives of Victoria’s faith communities in signing a letter sent to each member
India’s prime minister opened a controversial temple last year, dedicated to a Hindu deity, built on the ruins of a historic mosque. It’s a big political statement for the populist leader who’s seeking to transform the country from a secular
An Armenian citizen has been sentenced to a decade in prison in Iran under accusations of proselytizing, which is considered illegal under the country’s strict religious laws. His conviction was not based on evidence but on the judge’s “personal intuition,”
The Episcopal Church House of Bishops has rejected resolutions that would have labelled Israel an apartheid state and endorsed divestment efforts against the Middle Eastern nation while approving measures calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. At the 81st General Convention
