Muslims
Obama denounces religious test for refugees: ‘That’s not who we are’
By Kimberly Winston — November 16, 2015
(RNS) The president strongly restated his -- and his predecessor's -- belief that a war against ISIS is not a war against Islam.
After attacks, Muslims in Paris fear being targeted anew
By Elizabeth Bryant — November 16, 2015
PARIS (RNS) Scattered anti-Muslim acts -- graffiti daubed on mosques, stones thrown at a kebab restaurant, “death to Muslims” scrawled on a wall of a Normandy town -- have already been reported since Friday’s attacks.
Fighting perceptions, evangelicals and Muslims commit to oppose religious bigotry
By Adelle M. Banks — October 23, 2015
WASHINGTON (RNS) Although mainline Christians have worked together for years on interfaith initiatives, the work of evangelicals and Muslims is a newer dimension in efforts to foster religious understanding.
French right-wing leader calls trial over Muslim remark ‘persecution’
By Reuters — October 21, 2015
At a rally in 2010, Marine Le Pen likened Nazi occupation during World War II to Muslim street prayers "because that is clearly an occupation of the territory."
Netanyahu blames Muslim leader for inspiring Hitler’s Holocaust
By Reuters — October 21, 2015
The Israeli prime minister's political opposition, historians and Palestinians quickly condemned him for distorting the historical record of the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem's meeting with Hitler.
Muslims condemn Britain’s plans to combat extremism
By Reuters — October 19, 2015
The plans which include the potential to close mosques, were designed to target all hate groups including far-right organizations. Islamic groups who variously described it as "war onMuslims."
In Catholic Colombia, LGBT people find growing acceptance
By Chris Herlinger — August 24, 2015
BOGOTA, Colombia (RNS) Not long ago, the thought of a transgender person speaking openly to a Catholic priest here would have seemed unthinkable. Now cultural shifts are making way for LGBT acceptance.
PHOTOS: For trans Muslims in Malaysia, daily life brings struggles, triumphs
By Alexandra Radu — July 28, 2015
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (RNS) Islamic law forbids cross-dressing, and Malaysia's government has a zero-tolerance policy toward transgender issues.
Israeli Jewish brothers jailed for Jewish-Muslim school arson
By Reuters — July 22, 2015
Authorities said the men torched the Hand in Hand school, one that was seen as a symbol of co-existence in Jerusalem.
British Muslims react to Cameron’s call to thwart ISIS among the youth
By Trevor Grundy — June 19, 2015
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) A leading British Muslim on Friday rejected Prime Minister David Cameron's demand that the community do more to thwart the appeal of the Islamic State group's ideology among young Muslims.
Chaplain violated Army rule in promoting Christian book
By Tom Vanden Brook — June 12, 2015
WASHINGTON — An active-duty Army chaplain has published a book titled "Jesus Was an Airborne Ranger" and appeared in a video in uniform to promote it, raising questions about the service endorsing Christianity as the Pentagon wages wars in Muslim countries.
Anti-Muslim group wants cartoon of Prophet Muhammad in a D.C. transit ad
By Reuters — May 28, 2015
It won the top prize at her group's "Drawing Mohammad" contest in Garland, Texas, before two men armed with assault rifles wounded a security guard in the parking lot.
Should all Muslims be singled out for the actions of a few? (COMMENTARY)
By Usaid Siddiqui — May 12, 2015
(RNS) Muslim organizations have tirelessly condemned terrorist acts committed by individual Muslims in the post-9/11 era. Nevertheless, the mainstream media have not budged in their dubious claims that Muslims need to "do more."
The future map of religions reveals a world of change for Christians, Muslims and Jews
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — April 2, 2015
(RNS) Muslims will grow, "nones" will lose market share and Christians will hold steady, according to new projections from the Pew Research Center.
Atheists, humanists take up slain Muslim’s cause
By Kimberly Winston — February 17, 2015
(RNS) Atheists and humanists unite to raise $20,000 to support the pet charity of slain Muslim student Deah Barakat, who authorities say was killed by a North Carolina neighbor with anti-theistic feelings.
