LAHORE, Sept 14: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Monday expressed concern over increasing frequency of violent attacks on religious minorities and demanded that the government take proactive measures to prevent such violence.

0

0

It's good to see someone on the right fire back at the lefties using their own tactics!

2

0

Obama the Humble declares there will be no more "dictating" to other countries. We should "forge partnerships as opposed to simply dictating solutions," he told the G-20 summit.

17

37

Not only did CAIR get in some trouble recently over that Holy Lands federal terrorism case down in Texas recently, but they hardly did themselves any favors with public sales of intolerant material such as this. One wonders if CAIR needs some PR help!

15

8

As a fiercely secular nation, France has always had an awkward relationship with religious groups. Officials often find themselves struggling to strike the delicate balance between maintaining church-state separation and honoring the right of citizens to express their faith.

1

1

The latest annual report by the independent U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom names 13 countries as serious violators of religious freedom.

4

5

There is and will, perhaps, always exist a section of people in Bangladesh who will remain skeptical about any move to improve relations with India.

2

1

They told reporters upon their arrival in Vancouver that they decided to flee Iran because they could not openly practise their religious beliefs there.

6

3

The Catholic priest who said those who voted for Obama should go to confession has "clarified" his view.

3

1

A priest at St. Joseph's Catholic church in Modesto says parishioners who voted for Obama sinned and need to go to confession.

3

5

Proposed Iranian Parliament Bill Could Unleash Pogroms Against Minorities

Here is a bit more information about a heinous bill being considered by the Iranian Parliament that could unleash a fury of pogroms against Iranian religious minorities.

3

0

Is the Religious Right a spent force in American politics? Ask U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa).

4

6

The Waking Electorate, Finally!

As a political news junkie and rural community activist, my theories on government have become very hard.

5

1

Extreme atheism in the country chosen to host the Olympics.

3

2

Iran yesterday sentenced three Baha'i to four years in jail for security offences after being convicted of propaganda against the political system and proselytism in the southern city of Shiraz under the pretext of helping the poor.

4

3

She might be a witch, but Stephanie Conover says that's no reason for officials at an upcoming Toronto beauty pageant to reject her as a potential judge.

3

0

Ayaan Hirsi Ali is the world's most visible critic of Islam and surely the most courageous champion of women's rights now living in the United States. In 2005, TIME included her in its list of the World's 100 Most Influential People.

9

1

Are U.S. troops being force-fed Christianity? A watchdog group thinks so.

1

1

Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer, has decided to curb its support of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) organizations after conservative Christian groups threatened a boycott, and after some of its own employees expressed disapproval.Yet Another reason to not sho …

11

3

What was conceived as a once-in-a-lifetime educational opportunity for middle schoolers has stirred the ire of bloggers across the country.

2

1

The Jakarta Post newspaper said that more than 30 churches have had to close their door in West Java since 2004 because of attacks by Muslim hardliners. Dozens of churches have also been forced to close in other provinces, it said.

1

0

Woman says: 'I don't think there needs to be religious dialogue on it. I just want coffee'

1

0

Religious Right wants to overturn laws & policies forbidding intolerant behavior on the grounds of "religious freedom"

3

4