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Post Tagged 'muslims'

June 16, 2016

Why Christians Should Support Religious Liberty for Muslims (and Everyone Else)

The fight for religious liberty is only beginning to intensify in America, whether for retail giants, restaurant chains, bakers and florists, sacrificial nuns, or the imminent obstructions on the path paved by Obergefell vs. Continue Reading...

September 25, 2007

Quran, Money Lending, and Economic Growth

Samuel Gregg, director of research at the Acton Institute, has a piece in today’s Detroit News titled, “Will Quran limit growth of Muslim nations?” The commentary addresses the economic outlook of Muslims, and Islamic nations, considering their religious position against the charging of interest. Continue Reading...

May 23, 2006

‘The School’ – Attack on Beslan

New York Times reporter C.J. Chivers has a lengthy — and chilling — narrative on the terrorist attack on Beslan, Russia, that began on September 1, 2004. Chechen separatists took over School Number One, filled with children and parents on the first day of the academic year, and wired the place with bombs. Continue Reading...

February 17, 2006

The Religion and Schools Debate, Scotland Version

This story in the UK’s Education Guardian is remarkable for its links to a number of issues. In contrast to the American system, Britain’s permits “faith” schools that are part of the government system. Continue Reading...