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international-relations1 year ago•1 min saved

"Prince William Urges Immediate End to Middle East Conflict"

Prince William calls for an end to the fighting in the Middle East and emphasizes the need for increased humanitarian support to Gaza, as well as the release of hostages. His upcoming visits to the region aim to symbolically recognize the suffering caused by the conflict and address concerns about antisemitism. This intervention follows the King's previous calls for respect between different faiths and cultures, with Prince William now taking on such sensitive visits in light of the King's cancer treatment.

via BBC.com|

#humanitarian-support #international-relations #israel-gaza-conflict

world-news1 year ago•2 min saved

"Istanbul Church Attack: Impact on Interfaith Relations and Extremism"

The victim of the recent attack on a Catholic church in Istanbul was Tuncer Murat Cihan, a 52-year-old Muslim man who regularly attended Mass and was described as a "pure angel" by the Catholic Bishop Massimiliano Palinuro. Cihan, an Alevi Muslim with a mental disability, was laid to rest in a funeral at an Alevi place of worship. The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack, and two suspects have been arrested. The Turkish bishops’ conference has called for prayers for the victim and his family, while also urging for the truth to be revealed and greater security to be guaranteed for communities and churches.

via Catholic News Agency|

#catholic-church #islamic-state #istanbul-attack

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Denmark Enacts Law Prohibiting Quran Burnings

The Danish parliament has passed a bill that criminalizes Quran burnings, with offenders facing fines or up to two years in jail. The legislation aims to combat the "systematic mockery" that raises terror threat levels in Denmark. Quran burnings in Denmark and Sweden earlier this year sparked outrage in the Muslim world. Critics argue that the bill restricts freedom of expression, while supporters believe it is necessary to protect national security. The bill now awaits the signature of Queen Margrethe before becoming law.

via DW (English)|

#denmark #freedom-of-speech #national-security

religion-and-society2 years ago•6 min saved

The Future of the Torah in Europe: Uncertain Times Ahead

A Muslim man in Stockholm, Sweden, who had planned to burn copies of the Torah and Bible in front of the Israeli Embassy, instead discarded his lighter and spoke out against the burning of holy books. The burning of the Quran in Sweden by far-right individuals has sparked outrage and led to geopolitical tensions, with Turkey using it as a pretext to block Sweden's efforts to join NATO. Calls for legal changes to ban such events while preserving democratic values have emerged, and organizations like Amanah are working to combat discrimination and promote interfaith dialogue. The incidents have prompted discussions about the limits of freedom of expression and the need for responsible behavior in the public arena.

via Haaretz|

#freedom-of-expression #interfaith-dialogue #quran-burning

society2 years ago•10 min saved

Controversy Erupts Over Proposed Mosque in South Korea

Muslim students at Kyungpook National University in South Korea face opposition from local residents over the construction of a mosque, with some residents displaying pig heads and hosting pork barbecues near the site. The Muslim community had received permission from the local district office to construct the mosque, but residents filed a petition claiming it would turn their neighborhood into a "slum." The Supreme Court eventually allowed the mosque project to go forward, but residents continued to protest and spread false and offensive messages about Muslims. South Korea lacks a law against hate speech, and attempts to legislate a comprehensive law that prohibits discrimination have been unsuccessful due to opposition led by conservative Protestant churches.

via NPR|

#discrimination #islamophobia #mosque