From ALJAZEERA: A bill which would ban halal and kosher slaughter methods has passed through the Dutch parliament, despite opposition from Muslim and Jewish groups who say a ban would impinge on their religious freedoms. The bill, which was passed … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Daily Archives: June 30, 2011
From METRO: Naguib Sawiris, a Coptic Christian and billionaire telecoms mogul has been accused of ‘making fun of Muslims’ after he tweeted a cartoon of a bearded Mickey Mouse and Minnie in a full-body ‘niqab’ veil. One Facebook group has … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
From THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH NEWS SERVICE: For the first time in 20 years, a conviction for performing a same-sex union has not resulted in a United Methodist elder’s defrocking or indefinite suspension. Instead, after seven hours of deliberations, a … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
IT has posted a very interesting piece at THE FRIENDS OF JAKE which I think many of you may want to read and comment on. She begins: Not all gay people are thrilled about marriage equality. There is a distinct … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
I have received an imaginary email from A CERTAIN ELDERLY GENTLEMAN who is new to the blogging scene. He has asked me to point out to my readership that he is most definitely not a troll and the only reason he … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
THANKSGIVING From SKY NEWS: Two French television journalists kidnapped in Afghanistan have arrived back in France after spending 18 months as prisoners of the Taliban. *** From THE BBC: Rival Sudanese forces have agreed to withdraw from the north-south border, … [CLICK TO READ MORE]