Opinion

August 15, 2011

Women and Religious Radicalism in Indonesia

By Inayah Rohmaniyah Perhaps surprisingly, women’s issues have become a top priority on the major political and theological agendas of – Read More...
August 15, 2011

Oslo Attack Sheds Light on Polarising Debates

By Aslak Sira Myhre When terror struck Oslo, many in the West’s first response was to blame Muslims. In pubs – Read More...
August 15, 2011

There Is a Better Way

By Rev. Wayne Lavender Human history has been written in blood and tears. The terrorist attack on September 11 was – Read More...
August 5, 2011

Norway Attacks Force Talk about Religion

By Julie Clawson The recent tragedy in Norway, the worst attack the country has experienced since WWII, shocked and pained – Read More...
August 5, 2011

Israel’s Anti-Boycott Law Stirs Debate

By Mairav Zonszein Last summer, a group of prominent Israeli actors and artists signed a letter declaring their refusal to – Read More...
August 1, 2011

Norway Attacks Driven by Fear and Hatred of Others

By Natana J. DeLong-Bas There are certain events that are so painful and incomprehensible that they stop us in our – Read More...
August 1, 2011

No Honour in ‘Honour’ Killings

By Rasha Dewedar Women in Arab countries have become increasingly visible in demonstrations for democracy, especially in Egypt and Tunisia. – Read More...
August 1, 2011

Faith and Fashion Beyond the Burqa Ban

By Shenaz Kermalli Europe’s obsession with the way Muslim women choose to dress is far from over. Several months after – Read More...
July 25, 2011

All Hail the (Democratic) King

By Ahmed Charai and Joseph Braude It isn’t news anymore when an Arab ruler facing mass protests pledges sweeping reforms. – Read More...
July 25, 2011

Driving Towards Gender Equality in Saudi Arabia

By Natana J. DeLong-Bas Should women drive or not drive? That is the question many in Saudi Arabia are asking – Read More...