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July 19, 2012 - The Associated Press
AP: Tenn. mosque not ready to open for Ramadan's start, should be ready before end of holy month
Tennessee Muslims who won a court battle to occupy their new mosque learned Thursday they won't be able to begin worshipping there for the start of Ramadan because it needs about two weeks more of construction work.
July 12, 2012 - The Christian Science Monitor
CS Monitor: In a France suspicious of religion, evangelicalism's message strikes a chord
Charisma Church near Paris gets 6,000 attendees most Sundays.
July 11, 2012 - The Guardian
Guardian: Melinda Gates challenges Vatican by vowing to improve contraception
The billionaire philanthropist Melinda Gates, a practising Catholic, has thrown down the gauntlet to the Vatican and vowed to dedicate the rest of her life to improving access to contraception across the globe.
July 06, 2012 - Deseret News
Deseret News: Right at home: U.S. mosques are often more Middle America than Middle East
Tucked into the corner of a series of industrial parks in West Valley City, the Khadeeja Islamic Center’s golden dome and minaret might strike some passersby as out of place, even foreign to this American suburb where the dominant architectural features are grey box stores and white church steeples.
July 06, 2012 - The Associated Press
AP: Campaign against women’s skimpy dress highlights UAE anxiety over rising numbers of foreigners
With the number of foreigners dwarfing that of locals in her hometown of Abu Dhabi, Asma al-Muhairi has become increasingly anxious at the prospect of her younger nieces abandoning their full-length black robes in favor of Western attire that seems to be everywhere she goes.
July 04, 2012 - The Associated Press
AP: Pastors use social media to reach congregations
Twitter gives the impression of being obsessed with mindless earthly trivia, from Justin Bieber's latest heartfelt tweet to his Beliebers to LeBron James' reflections on winning the NBA championship.
June 27, 2012 - Agence France-Presse
AFP: German circumcision ruling slammed

Agence France-Presse AFP: German circumcision ruling slammed Staff 2012-06-27 A key German Muslim association on Wednesday sharply criticised a court ruling that said circumcising boys on religious grounds amounted to grievous bodily harm. "The Cologne ruling is a serious attack on religious freedom,

June 26, 2012 - The Daily Star
Daily Star: Opinion: Religious principles can help tackle refugee issues
Every June 20, many countries mark United Nations World Refugee Day with events to raise awareness about the situation of refugees.
June 26, 2012 - The New York Times
NYT: Before a full house in Iran, Koran reciters vie for top honors
On the long journey from Kampala, Uganda, to Tehran, 15-year-old Hamissi Mawejje had plenty of time to spend with his iPod.
June 25, 2012 - The Washington Times
Washington Times: Ethics code chapter and verse for pastors
The Ten Commandments and the Golden Rule apparently weren’t clear enough.
June 22, 2012 - The Associated Press
AP: Thai Buddhist film festival seeks to spark faith
Religion can be a tough sell nowadays, so instead of waiting for disciples to make their way to temple, some promoters brought 36 films with Buddhist themes to the heart of modern Thailand earlier this month.
June 21, 2012 - The Globe and Mail
Globe and Mail: New Muslim cemeteries to give urgent last rites
Soon after Suleiman Gardee’s mother died, as he and his relatives grieved, the family tried to arrange a burial for the 92-year-old. “In Muslim tradition, you bury within 24 hours max,” he said. “Otherwise, it’s not a good thing.”
June 19, 2012 - The Associated Press
AP: US officials say military recommends administrative discipline in Quran burning
A U.S. military investigation is recommending that as many as seven U.S. troops face administrative punishments, but not criminal charges, in the burning of Qurans at a U.S. base in Afghanistan in February, The Associated Press has learned.
June 15, 2012 - The Straits Times
Straits Times: More flexibility for churches, temples with new space rules
Small churches and Taoist groups are likely to benefit from new rules that allow religious organisations to worship in industrial buildings.
June 14, 2012 - New Straits Times
Straits Times: Opinion: Islamic finance can restore confidence during crisis
COMMERCIAL trade exchanges can facilitate both domestic and international trade.
June 13, 2012 - El Pais
El Pais: Blasphemy ain’t what it used to be
God is busy with bigger things, but the arrogance of men makes them feel obligated to defend him, Penal Code in hand.
June 12, 2012 - The Times of India
Times of India: English sermons at Hyderabad mosque a big draw
In the city of Nizams that has metamorphosed into a bustling metropolis, this mosque was possibly in the making.
June 12, 2012 - Irish Times
Irish Times: Opinion: Straight from the atheist's mouth - but Dawkins got it theologically wrong
JOHN WATERS wrote tellingly in The Irish Times last Friday that he would personally find it difficult to discuss transubstantiation with his best friend, “not because I have problems with the doctrine but because such matters are impossible to discuss in the language we use for politics, shopping and sex”.
June 12, 2012 - The Boston Globe
Boston Globe: Sanctions against nuns spark backlash
Last week an obscure 2006 book on sexual ethics by a nun, a retired Yale Divinity School theologian, rocketed to number 13 on Amazon's bestseller list.
June 11, 2012 - The Associated Press
AP: 'Mindfulness' stress-busting technique grows in popularity with politicians, military, others
In what's become a daily ritual, Tim Ryan finds a quiet spot, closes his eyes, clears his mind and tries to tap into the eternal calm.
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