Entries from 2011-11-01 to 1 month
Common Ground News(http://www.commongroundnews.org) Will religious tolerance in Indonesia continue?, 29 November 2011 by Franz Magnis-Suseno S.J.Jakarta - Violence against Christians in Indonesia frequently makes news headlines. However,…
Malaysiakini(http://www.malaysiakini.com) Most Islamic countries in the world are non-Muslim, 25 November 2011 by Yin Ee Kiong What makes a good Islamic country? Is it one where the people dress conservatively (or even severely in the ca…
The Star Online (http://thestar.com.my)500 years on, 27 November 2011 by N. RAMA LOHAN (star2@thestar.com.my) Yes, we all know the Portuguese came and conquered Malacca in 1511 — but did you know that they tried to take the Sultan’s magnif…
Malaysiakini(http://www.malaysiakini.com) (1) Orang Asli win damages for demolished chapel, 23 September 2010 by Aidila RazakIn a significant decision against the government, the Orang Asli Laut of Kuala Masai, Johor were awarded damages…
Ekklesia(http://www.ekklesia.co.uk/node/15777) Three faiths to worship together in Edinburgh mosque, 23 November 2011 by agency reporter In what may be a 'first' in Britain, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland…
Malaysiakini(http://www.malaysiakini.com) Court to hear church's bid to quash demolition order, 24 November 2011The Machap Umboo Chapel for Orang Asli has filed a judicial review application which will be heard at the Malacca High Court …
1. Aliran(http://aliran.com) Unscrupulous actions, unethical behaviour, 19 November 2011 by Aliran Wild tales are being told and blatant lies are being spread with impunity. What is being done is to deliberately create uneasiness, anger …
1. Church Times(http://churchtimes.co.uk) Issue 7757 It’s the Bible: don’t expect it to be easy, says Dr Williams, 18 November 2011 by Glyn Paflin TODAY’s Bible translators should turn to the King James Version (KJV) when they are tempte…
Malaysiakini(http://www.malaysiakini.com) (1)Bishop raps Hasan over 'talking Bible', 18 November 2011 by Terence Netto Catholic Bishop Dr Paul Tan Chee Ing advised Selangor state minister of religion Hasan Ali that he would do better if …
Malaysiakini (http://www.malaysiakini.com) Wouldn't it be nice to take religion out of schools?, 16 November 2011 'From Day 1, our children are divided into Agama and Moral groups leaving little chance of any real integration.'Perkasa de…
Malaysiakini(http://www.malaysiakini.com) (1) Info sessions on language policy next week, 5 November 2011 Information sessions will be carried out in all schools nationwide starting next week to explain the policy on 'Upholding Bahasa Ma…
These two postings below may seem to be already a bit obsolete, but I believe they are still relevant to the current endeavour either positively or negatively in the relationships between Muslims and Christians worldwide. As for my persona…
1. Eurasia Review (http://www.eurasiareview.com) Christians In Malaysia Accept Ruling On Church Raid, 10 November 2011 by Jasmine Kay, Compass Direct News Following controversy over a raid on a church event in which Muslims were present,…
Independent(http://www.independent.ie) We'll surely live to regret diplomatic Vatican snub, 7 November 2011by Mary KennyI have never been inside the beautiful Irish Embassy to the Holy See -- the famous Villa Spada, with its glorious 17t…
Worldwide Religious News(http://wwrn.org/articles/36485/) Women & Islam: The rise and rise of the convert by Richard Reppiatt ("The Independent," November 6, 2011) England - Record numbers of young, white British women are converting to …
Malaysiakini(http://www.malaysiakini.com) No giving up on science and maths in English, 4 November 2011 by Susan Loone The Penang chapter of the Parents Action Group for Education (Page) is not about to give up on its mission calling for…
Malaysiakini(http://www.malaysiakini.com) Apologise for 'demeaning Islam', MCA chief told, 2 November 2011 by Abdul Rahim Sabri An NGO linked to PKR has given MCA president Dr Chua Soi Lek 48 hours, from today, to apologise for making ‘d…
Lim Kit Siang's blog(http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2011/11/01/our-school-children-as-sacrificial-lambs/#more-16280) Our school children as sacrificial lambs, 1 November 2011by Dr Lim Teck Ghee During the past year, there have been three co…