The Myth of Religious Violence
An interview with religious scholar and former Catholic nun Karen Armstrong on her new book “Fields of Blood: Religion and the History of Violence” which questions the supposed link between religion … [Read more...]
Afghan Women’s Cycling Team Bikes On
Despite the challenges of training in a very conservative country, the Afghan’s women’s cycling team show no signs of slowing down and are currently training for the 2016 Olympics. Their coach has … [Read more...]
Interfaith Best Friends in Beirut
A look at two best friend teens in Beirut – he’s Druze (a branch of Shia Islam) and she’s a Sunni Muslim. Together they’ve started Youth United Lebanon whose goal is to bring together people with … [Read more...]
Involuntarily Exiled, The Story of Five Syrian Families
An intimate look at five Syrian Kurdish families who have been forced to leave their beloved Syria, and have taken refuge with family and friends in neighboring countries. … [Read more...]
Turkey’s Artistic Renaissance Has Limits
Turkey has lately been undergoing a cultural renaissance with new private museums in the works and an abundance of art galleries opening. The New York Times takes a look at how the more conservative … [Read more...]
#isonlineactivismworking?
Muslim activists are taking to social media with hashtags denouncing extremism and promoting peace, and are getting a lot of attention for their efforts. Religion News Service asks a simple question: … [Read more...]
A Tunisian Female Cab Driver and Equal Rights
Nearly thirty years ago she become the first woman to drive a taxi-cab in Tunisia, and today, sixty-year-old Yamina Jaouani still supports her family this way as well as actively supporting female … [Read more...]
“Invisible Children” Shines Light on Syrian Youth
“Invisible Children" is a photo-series by Ranie Matar which portrays Syrian refugee children now living in Lebanon – many who are, sadly, homeless. The photographer says that the series gives these … [Read more...]
In Syria, New Identities Spur
Out of fear for their safety, Syrian rebels and activists have developed different names and even identities since the civil war began – and many are gladly leaving their old personas behind. … [Read more...]
Divorces On Rise in Iran
What many say is due to an increase in women’s education and individualism, divorces are on the rise in Iran and like a recent trend in the U.S., divorce parties are becoming ‘a thing.’ … [Read more...]
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