1. Ekklesia (http://www.ekklesia.co.uk/node/16335)Report alleging discrimination against Christians 'confused', 27 February 2012 by staff writers Civil rights advocates are expressing puzzlement at a new report from Christians in Parliamen…

1. Malaysiakini（http://www.malaysiakini.com）Christians, Muslims are siblings of the same calling, 28 February 2012 by Mohamad Tajuddin Mohamad Rasdi COMMENT I wish to comment on Dr Hassan Ali’s concern over the alleged attempts of Christ…

Malaysiakini (http://www.malaysiakini.com) Anti-apostasy gathering draws 6,000 in T'ganu, 25 February 2012 by BernamaThe fifth in the series of the ‘Himpunan Sejuta Umat’ (Gathering of a Million Muslims) to defend the faith against threats…

I thank Dr. Martin Kramer once again for introducing us the article below by his facebook dated 26 February 2012. (See my previous posting of this English blog dated 18 February 2012.) As for the late Prof. Edward Said, I also have somethi…

Malaysiakini (http://www.malaysiakini.com)(1) Manifestation of God: Any ruler, not royalty alone, 24 February 2012 Former Perlis mufti Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin rebutted claims citing narratives about Prophet Muhammad that "the kings are man…

Eurasia Review (http://www.eurasiareview.com) Religion And Politics In Arab Transitions – Analysis, 22 February 2012 by FRIDE, Barah Mikail(a senior researcher at FRIDE) Islamist parties, excluded from the political sphere for much of the …

1. Malaysiakini (http://www.malaysiakini.com) Will Hasan's tape 'made in Thailand' too?, 23 February 2012 'What will the video show? A couple sitting in the shadows with the backs turned and their voices modified to protect their identitie…

Because of the time lag, the order of the two articles below was somewhat reversed, but it is my hope that the readers will pay more attention to the second report from the Harvard campus. Especially, Prof. Hugh Goddard's view is to be cri…

1. Union of Catholic Asian News (http://www.ucanews.com)(1) ‘Guidelines’ for Muslims raise concerns, 20 February 2012 Proposal urges Muslims not to attend religious ceremonies of other faiths by ucanews.com reporter, Penang, MalaysiaChrist…

1. The Malaysian Insider (http://www.themalaysianinsider.com)Shah Alam not Sin City, 18 February 2012 by Hafidz Baharom FEB 18 — Let me start by stating some things that will be a repetition to most, so you can all just skip this paragraph…

As for the origin of these on-going debates on Israel in Malaysia, please refer to my previous postings dated 7 February 2012 and 10 February 2012 respectively. (Lily)1. Utusan Malaysia Online(http://www.utusan.com.my) (1) Akhbar Jerusalem…

I greatly appreciate Dr. Martin Kramer's kindness to introduce us this interesting article below by his twitter dated 16 January 2012. (Lily)City Journal (http://www.city-journal.org/2012/22_1_hannah-arendt.html) Winter 2012, Vol.22, No.1 …

1. The Hindu (http://www.thehindu.com) Madras Miscellany - When the postman knocked, 12 February 2012 by S. MUTHIAH It's been another of those weeks that has kept the postman busy and readers contributing generously to this column. ・ Firs…

1. Stonegate Institute (http://www.stonegateinstitute.org) The Disquieting Treatment of Christians by the Palestinians, 15 February 2012 by Michael CurtisCenturies of persecution before Israeli "occupation." In the voluminous commentaries …

Union of Catholic Asian News (http://www.ucanews.com) The problem with Takamatsu diocese, 9 February 2012 Small differences, then lack of direction and unity threatened true mission of the Church Bishop Osamu Mizobe SDB, Takamatsu Japan It…

I wonder when these kinds of colourful discussions will be ended in the Muslim world. Please refer to my previous postings dated 8 February 2010 (http://d.hatena.ne.jp/itunalily2/20100208) and 13 February 2012 as one of the examples of rep…

Every year I make it a rule to give a chocolate to my husband on 14 February, and he also gives me a white chocolate or cookies in return on 14 March annually. However, my husband is not a Christian. I think that this small gift-giving hab…

The below is a series of recent reports on Israel in Malaysia. I found it important to learn about its complex nature of the matter. As for this topic, please refer to my previous posting dated 7 February 2012 (http://d.hatena.ne.jp/itunal…

1. The Malaysian Insider (http://www.themalaysianinsider.com) ‘Trust’ Najib!, 7 February 2012 by Sam PehFEB 7 — Why all this cynicism about Najib Razak’s “trust me and I can help you” statement? This is a man who can be “trusted”. Let us e…

1. Nation Multimedia (http://www.nationmultimedia.com) Muslim democrats at work from Indochina to Tunisia, 7 February 2012 by Imtiyaz Yusuf Non-separation between religion and politics in Islam is best understood within the frame of religi…

The brief discussion below is possible in the Malaysian context. As a non-Malaysian, I personally have a different viewpoint. But it seems interesting to learn how some Malaysians discuss this issue in spite of the fact that there is no di…

1. The Star Online (http://thestar.com.my)Marwan’s decade-long tale of terror, 3 February 2012 PETALING JAYA: Zulkifli Abdul Hir, born in Muar in 1966, was a telecommunications engineer trained in the United States. Zulkifli, whose aliases…

Middle East Forum (http://www.meforum.org/3167) Muslims in the West: Loyal to Whom? A briefing by Mark Durie January 18, 2012 http://www.meforum.org/3167/muslims-west-loyalty Mark Durie is a theologian, human rights activist and pastor of …

Aliran (http://aliran.com/8036.html)Mischief rearing its pig head at mosques, 2 February 2012 by Aliran Aliran views with deep concern the mischievous and dastardly deed of throwing pig heads at mosques, the latest incident being at Masjid…

1. Malaysian Insider (http://www.themalaysianinsider.com)Federal Court avoids deciding on right to religion of choice, 2 February 2012 by Debra Chong Raus chaired the five-man panel which decided on the issue. PUTRAJAYA, Feb 2 — The countr…

1. Malaysian Insider (http://www.themalaysianinsider.com) (1) Anifah: Malaysia does not support ‘all efforts to protect Israel’, 29 January 2012 by Shannon TeohThe foreign minister said today Anwar’s interview “clearly shows full support f…