List of Religion articles
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Iran Has More Volunteers for the Syrian War Than It Knows What to Do With
As Syrian troops sustain heavy losses, Iranian militias are ramping up their role.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Hajj Closed to Iranians After Year of Discord
Tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia are set to keep tens of thousands from the anual pilgrimage.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 China’s Massive, Garish Theme Park for the Muslim World
Beijing is spending gargantuan sums to promote its vision of Islam. The result so far: a sparsely populated eyesore.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 The Middle East’s New Renaissance
It’s time to let go of outmoded — and parochial — ideas about what “culture” and “civilization” in the Arab world is supposed to look like.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 A Fight Over Words Strains Burgeoning U.S.-Myanmar Ties
Myanmar's new leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, wants U.S. diplomats to sweep the country's persecution of Rohingya Muslims under the rug.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 When Europe Loved Islam
Before the continent started banning hijab, European aristocrats used to change their names to Abdullah and Muhammad, and going to the local mosque was the latest trend.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Germany is Sending the ‘Sharia Police’ to Trial
Wearing uniforms with political messages can lead to jail time in Germany.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 China Wants to Feed the World’s 1.6 Billion Muslims
The officially atheist country is salivating at a $1.6 trillion halal market. So far, it's been unable to break in.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 London Is Calling for Its First Muslim Mayor
And the campaign to stop him is getting ugly.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Joe Biden On Confessions, Cars, and Holy Wagers
In unscripted moment at the Vatican, the U.S. veep seeks absolution not for betting on cars, but for losing.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Israeli Authorities: Jewish Men Tried to ‘Disturb Peace’ with Goats in Jerusalem
Israeli police are worried that attempts to carry out sacrifices in the Old City could spark tensions with Palestinians.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 That Time Prince Said Islamic Countries Are ‘Fun’ and Other Highlights of the Pop Star’s International Dabblings
Beloved pop icon Prince refused to participate in the "We Are the World" charity recording and called for better relations with Moscow.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Belgian Minister: Do I Really Need Proof to Say Muslims Danced After Brussels Attacks?
Belgium's interior minister is being asked to explain his claims that Muslims danced in celebration after last month's terrorist attacks.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Iran’s President Has Had Enough of Its ‘Morality Police’
Hassan Rouhani isn't happy about the additional 7,000 officers patrolling the streets of Tehran.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 The United States Museum of Holocaust Kitsch
At Washington’s memorial to the genocide of Jews, history often takes a backseat to “collective memory.”