In these newly religious times, it no longer seems superfluous to rearm the atheists with arguments. … Read the rest

Nation-states must see themselves as members of a larger community, who feel bound to adhere to common norms. … Read the rest

Muslim Canadian Congress supports equality for women, separation of religion and state.… Read the rest

‘We want people to know such a problem exists in Canada. People thought we were exaggerating.’… Read the rest

‘The MCC takes a stand for justice, equality and human rights.’… Read the rest

‘CBC has validated the image painted by Islamist groups that Muslim lives revolve around mosques.’… Read the rest

Council’s reaction to the massacres in Darfur is an example of why.… Read the rest

If we had free will, we would all choose to be funnier. We’re not, so we don’t.… Read the rest

Insistence on a distinct Muslim identity is often promoted as a political statement.… Read the rest

If extraordinarily large claims rested on a shaky empirical foundation, this was not immediately evident. … Read the rest

Case brought by Muslim World League, Mosque of Paris, Union of Islamic Organisations of France.… Read the rest

Unless it’s not. How do we know?… Read the rest

Nancy Birdsall on why globalization doesn’t lift all boats.… Read the rest

Homoeopathy BScs worse than Mickey Mouse; subject matter is founded on faith, not science. … Read the rest

Unlike global anti-apartheid movement, no global protests to support Zimbabwean struggle for democracy. … Read the rest

He beat and threatened her; she wanted out; judge said wait a year, cited Koran.… Read the rest

There are now 61 complementary medicine courses of which 45 are science degrees.… Read the rest

Several British universities offer bachelor of science degrees in alternative medicine.… Read the rest

After apparently accusing her of desecrating the Koran, police say. … Read the rest

Those not killed face humiliation, torture; belief is that shaming a woman weakens her evil powers.… Read the rest