Lithuanian musicians, drum-beating Punjabis and West African dancers and even Shrek used Dublin's St. Patrick's Day parade on Saturday to celebrate their place in a booming Ireland that has become a land of immigrants. picked by suebe 3 years ago

Protesters are not backing down on their stance against the controversial Californication TV series, with dozens of demonstrators still gathering for weekly vigils. Watch video news picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Harvard closes gyms 6 hours a week to allow Muslim women to workout. That's 1 hour per female Muslim student who refuses to workout near men because of religious reasons. What's next? picked by tdiggity 2 years ago

But wait. Don't get all uppity. Despite the views of obnoxious bigots, this makes perfect sense. They are allowed 8 holidays by labor contract. 700 of the 1200 employees are Muslim and wanted Eid al-Fitr. To make up for the extra holiday, one was removed. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

Check out these scenes from the famous Jackson Heights, Queens, NY parade in my old neighborhood. Always fun to attend! picked by suebe 2 years ago

An estimated 20,000 people took part in Tel Aviv's annual Gay Pride parade, dancing, swaying and sashaying through the streets of the sizzling Israeli beachside city on Friday. picked by thirdeye 6 months ago

They are fighting for truth, justice and the Islamic way and are heading for your living room — prepare to say salaam to the world’s first Muslim superheroes. picked by Doggylives 3 months ago

A Muslim asks a Christian about certain core beliefs of Christians. This is his answer. Chosen because I see it to be very thought provoking even if you do not adhere to Christian beliefs, in the interest of mutual understanding. picked by sidran32 4 months ago

Calls flooded Jerry Klein's radio talk show when he suggested that Muslims be forced to display some identifying tattoo or badge. While his statement was a hoax, the plentiful comments agreeing with him and then some, were frighteningly real. picked by ybne1else 3 years ago

Deemed inappropriate for a holiday fun-time event. picked by tomphoolry 3 years ago

Okay, naming a homosexual as a Episcopalian priest was fine. That made sense. Being a homosexual doesn't preclude you from being a priest. This is different. How can a muslim be a christian priest? picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

The opening shots in a £34,000 (previously £15,000) employment battle between a pink-haired salon owner and a headscarf-wearing Muslim stylist were fired yesterday with an accusation of "blatant" religious discrimination. Update on this post. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

A foster giver with more than 10 years experience has been banned from caring for children because she did not forcefully prevent a 16-year old Muslim girl from converting to Christianity. picked by 2manyusernames 10 months ago

Parade procedes as planned despite protests and a court challenge.

Parade pics here if you just have to see. NSFW of course. picked by tigertony 1 year ago

A sex changed driving instructor has been threatened with legal action by a Muslim husband who wants his wife to be taught by a “real woman”. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Muslim sex offenders are asking to be let off a prison treatment programme on religious grounds. Rapists, paedophiles and other dangerous attackers are expected to discuss their crimes with other inmates as a condition of release. But Muslim prisoners complain that criminals should not have to talk about their offences - a "legitimate Islamic position", according to Ahtsham Ali, the Pris... read full post picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Health officials are having crisis talks with Muslim medical staff who have objected to hospital hygiene rules because of religious beliefs. Women medical students at Alder Hey children's hospital in Liverpool objected to rolling up their sleeves when washing their hands and removing arm coverings in theatre, claiming it is regarded as immodest. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Man who raped a Muslim woman because she expressed an interest in Christianity will do at least 5 years in prison thanks to a Sydney court. Also here. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

This doesn't appear to be a case of "Islamophobia". When translated among the prayers made by the Imam to the Iowa Legislature were statements like: "Victory over those who disbelieve," and "Protection from the great Satan" Those who disbelieve is most of us. Islam has long called America "The Great Satan" picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

The launch of two liberal Muslim groups is indicative of a corrective mechanism taking place among British Muslims. An effort to show that not all or even most Muslims are fanatics. They want to show a different way and are not afraid to speak out even when threatened.Even formerly violent Muslims wish to seek a peaceful co-existentence. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago