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Can Religious Leaders Redeem the Future of the World?

Mohammad Gill Oct 12, 2007

138 prominent Muslim scholars have written an open letter to Pope Benedict XVI calling for religious harmony between Christians and the Muslims.

Infallibility No guard Against Stupidity

Patrick Masih Sep 18, 2006

I’m not sure what is more vexing, the fact that the pope said what he did, or the calim that he didn’t mean to cause offense.

Mullahs: Dulha Bhais of the World

Ibrahim Malick Sep 17, 2006

The flames of hatred are easy to fan and difficult to extinguish. When the flames are stoked by religious fervor, they are even more dangerous.

Baptism of Jesus Christ

Mohammad Gill Jul 26, 2006

Baptism before Jesus Christ was a simple act of immersion in the waters of River Jordan. Jesus was baptized in this way but an element of divine intervention was introduced in it asserting parting of the heaven, a dove descending from heaven and declaring

Was Jesus Christ Married?

Mohammad Gill Jun 5, 2006

Such speculations become more credible when they are viewed in the background of concerted efforts of the orthodox Christians to falsely tarnish Mary Magdalene’s character.

The Problem Of Pain In European History

Saad Anis Mar 28, 2006

The system demanded faith, and the credulous agrarian populace gladly obliged. Thus the dream of an elusive otherworldly paradise justified flagrant slaughters and gross injustice, in return providing hope to the common peasant wistfully anticipating Grac

Which Road will the Pope Take?

Adeel Khan Apr 28, 2005

Major inter-faith issues lie ahead of Pope Benedict XVI, he succeeded Pope John Paul II, a man who supported religious relativism and worked to enforce better relations with Jews and Muslims.

Brou’ha ha on “The Da Vinci Code”

Mohammad Gill Mar 28, 2005

“Not the Son of God?” a shocked Neveu asked. “Jesus’ establishment as the “Son of God’ was officially proposed and voted on by the Council of Nicaea,” explained Teabing. “..establishing Christ’s divini

Hey JC, won’t you smile for me?

Farzana Versey Dec 20, 2004

Are we ready to believe that Jesus was not of virgin birth, he did not die on the Cross, he got married and was the father of three? As a woman, I find the idea of a male prophet who is vulnerable quite tantalising.