Is a Veiled Woman Free?
The article discusses the legal and social implications of a 17-year-old Muslim girl wearing a hijab in a Spanish school amidst debates over religious freedom and secularism.
The community school is not a pulpit
Aftenposten argues against implementing religious services in schools, emphasizing the importance of keeping educational environments neutral and inclusive for all students.
They want to impose the Islamic calendar. Barricades against the proposal of the Islamic party to close schools for Ramadan
The Islamic party in Rome is pushing for schools to close during Ramadan, sparking significant opposition and debate over the integration of Islamic practices in public education.
Turkey: When Ramadan Becomes Part of the Cultural Struggle
Turkey's Ministry of Education is promoting Ramadan education in schools, igniting opposition over its implications for secularism.
Reflections from Munich: God is Dead
The article discusses the juxtaposition between the public persona of religious leaders and their private interpretations regarding doctrine, paralleling this with the Munich Security Conference.
The End of Transatlanticism. We Need a New Religion
The article discusses the need to rethink the religious underpinnings of transatlantic relations in light of changing global dynamics.
Debate between Shiv Sena UBT leader and Muslim scholar
A debate ensues between a Shiv Sena UBT leader and a prominent Muslim scholar.
'Our country is constitutional...', what did the Muslim scholar say
A Muslim scholar emphasizes the constitutional nature of India and discusses its implications for the community.
Islam in Europe, a brutal diagnosis. Is European secularism losing?
Dr. Sulkowski critiques the prevailing secular model in Europe, suggesting it fails to address the complexity of religious identity against civic loyalty.
Not on BNP's victory, but on Jamaat's...
Taslima Nasrin expressed her dissatisfaction with the BNP victory, highlighting the failure of the Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami in the recent Bangladesh elections.
Academic New Books on February 13
This article discusses new academic publications in Korea, highlighting key themes in labor studies, philosophy of science, secularism, sociology, and classical Greek language.
Sarkozy and Hollande participated in its preparation.. France issues a guide for Muslim communities
A guide titled "Muslims in the West: A Steady Cultural Practice, and an Adapted Presence" has been published by the Grand Mosque of Paris to assist Muslim communities in France navigate their religious practices within the framework of French secularism.
Loss of government funding, secularism putting many Quebec churches ‘on the brink’
Quebec churches face closures as government funding for renovations is halted and secularism rises amid increasing repair costs.
The country will not run on the words of a Maulana or a Yogi: SP spokesperson
Samajwadi Party spokesperson Ashutosh Verma stated that the country operates under the Constitution, not based on the words of religious leaders.
UP trusts only Akhilesh, Samajwadi Party MLA responds to Akbaruddin Owaisi
Samajwadi Party MLA Fahim Irfan has emphasized the public's view of Akhilesh Yadav as a secular leader and the need for change in Uttar Pradesh.
"Free France", blue-white-red slogans: the wall war against the far left
In the dead of night, an anonymous collective covers walls tagged by the far left with blue-white-red stickers saying "Free France" in response to "Free Gaza", aiming to reclaim public space and defend secularism and freedom.
In Iran or Abroad, Who Are the Fighters Resisting the Ayatollahs
The article explores the various Iranian resistance movements that advocate for democracy, secularism, unity, and minority rights, highlighting both well-known and clandestine groups since 1979.
"He embodies modernity and secularism": Reza Pahlavi, the controversial emergence of a providential savior
Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last Shah, is seen as both a beacon of hope and skepticism among protesters in his home country as he positions himself as a potential leader in the event of regime change.
"More ecological", but also "more secular"... Why LFI wants to allow funerals without a coffin
François Piquemal, a deputy from La France Insoumise, has introduced a bill aimed at ensuring freedom of funerals in France, proposing the allowance of funerals without coffins for ecological and secular reasons.
No call for reform: Amid nationwide protests, do Iranians envision new regime in free secular Iran?
The article discusses the perception of Iranians regarding potential regime change amidst their ongoing nationwide protests.
Without Cross and Headscarf: Secular Women Want to Take Power
A new party advocating for secularism and women's rights has been launched in Hamburg, primarily driven by exiled Iranian women concerned about religious fundamentalism.
Without Cross and Headscarf: Secular Women Want to Gain Power
In Hamburg, a new party advocating for secularism and women's rights has emerged, driven by exiled Iranian women concerned about the influence of religious extremism.
Philippe Raynaud and Jean-Marie Salamito: "Is French secularism Christian?"
Philippe Raynaud and Jean-Marie Salamito engage in a debate about the origins of secularism in France, questioning whether it stems from French political history or Christian thought.