Tag: #Christianity
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The Politics of Religion in India: Hindutva’s Manipulation of Hinduism
Hindutva, a political ideology, is often mistakenly equated with Hinduism, a diverse and ancient religion. This manipulation distorts Hinduism’s image, focusing on a narrow and exclusive interpretation promoting acts of violence and hatred towards the religion itself. The emergence of this Hindu nationalist ideology has posed a challenge to the concept of India as an…
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India’s so-called democracy in danger?
This opinion has been shared Malik Uman Sarfraz. India, the world’s largest democracy and a self-proclaimed secular state, has reached the brink of extremism under the Modi government. Hindu nationalism has become the backbone of Indian democracy, while Christians, Muslims and other nationalities have lost faith in Modi’s particular Hindu democracy. The RSS has played…
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European Court of Justice marginalizes Muslim women
The European Court of Justice ruled this week that Muslim women could be fired for wearing the hijab. This offensive decision will further strengthen Islamophobia, further marginalize and isolate Muslim women, and deepen the gap. This decision should be reversed. How is the hijab of a Muslim woman different from the hijab of a Christian…
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Illuminated churches, twinkling lights: Xmas festivity becomes symbol of communal harmony
This opinion article is by Dr. Saeed Ahmad Ali. LAHORE, Dec 23: Traditionally, Christmas festivals in Pakistan is an occasion of jubilation and celebrations, a holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. It is symbolized with a shopping spree in markets as Christian community purchases new clothes, shoes and gifts to celebrate their main festival…
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Court gives important order in Arzoo Raja case
According to Baaghi TV, the Sindh High Court has ordered that Arzoo Fatima, a girl married of her choice, be sent to Darulaman after converting to Islam. Firoz Nadiadwala’s wife Shabana Saeed arrested in Bollywood drug probe The court directed the investigating officer to conduct an inquiry in the light of the Child Marriage Act.…
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Religious Intolerance: How is one country fixing this rising problem?
Ever wondered which religion is the best from around the world? No matter what an individual believes, religion is one topic that always demands an objective view. We cannot consider our religion to be the greatest and look down upon other faiths. Islam is one such religion that teaches us to be tolerant and accepting…