Religion News on the Web
Selected religion-related news from around the Web
November 02, 2011
- The Associated Press
AP: Fire at French newspaper after Muhammad issue
France's prime minister condemned an apparent arson
attack early on Wednesday that destroyed the offices of a satirical
French newspaper that had "invited" the Prophet Muhammad as a guest
editor this week.
November 02, 2011
- The Toronto Star
Toronto Star: Popeyes in fight over Halal chicken
A group of Muslim restaurant franchisees is fighting fast-food chain Popeyes Louisiana Chicken in court over the right to sell hand-slaughtered Halal meat for religious reasons.
November 02, 2011
- The Associated Press
AP: Utah churches, prison ministries reach behind bars
The
first time Debra Brown prayed she knelt down on a cement floor in a jail
cell, clumsily folded her arms and copied the words of her roommate who
daily prayed for her children, grandchildren and God's forgiveness.
October 29, 2011
- The Economist
Economist: Holy relevance
As Protestant Europe, in its own eyes virtuous and thrifty, wrestles
with the debt problems of the continent’s Catholic and Orthodox
countries, the idea that religious affiliation may influence the way
people save, work and spend is more appealing than ever.
October 22, 2011
- The Associated Press
AP: Tribal religion at center of NV gold mine fight
Lawyers
for an environmental group and Native American tribes trying to block
another expansion at one of the biggest gold mines in North America say
the U.S. government -- in concert with the largest gold company in the
world -- is making an unprecedented attempt to skirt two of the nation's
fundamental laws protecting federal lands.
October 20, 2011
- News Core
News Core: Pakistan overturns ban on booze . . . for export
IT IS an Islamic republic where
alcohol is forbidden to 97 per cent of the population and drinkers can
face 80 lashes of the whip under holy law - but in a move set to anger
religious conservatives, Pakistan is poised to become an exporter of
beer.
October 15, 2011
- The New York Times
NYT: Afghan symbol of identity is subject to search
Straight-backed, his bearing almost regal, Malik
Niaz, 82, entered the Afghan president’s compound this month, proudly
wearing his best turban: a silk one from Turkestan in the north of the
country, gray and black and white, its long tail draped gracefully over
his shoulder.
October 15, 2011
- The Associated Press
AP: Hair attacks force Ohio Amish to seek outside help
Leaders within Ohio's Amish community faced a soul-searching question after what they say were hair-cutting attacks against several followers of their faith. Should they cooperate with authorities or adhere to their beliefs of forgiving one another and keeping disputes private?
October 14, 2011
- Los Angeles Times
LA Times: Praying perpetually to save society
It was just before 3 a.m. when
Ruth and Shady Abadir walked through the double doors that lead into the
thumping heart of the International House of Prayer.
October 11, 2011
- The Associated Press
AP: Catholic church in India says have more children
Worried about its dwindling numbers, the Roman
Catholic church in southern India is exhorting its flock to have more
children, with some parishes offering free schooling, medical care and
even cash bonuses for large families, church officials said Tuesday.