Religion
Christian GPs and the morning after pill: Much needed clarification
Doctors are allowed to have personal beliefs, just as long as these beliefs do not interfere with the rights of the patient and service provision.
By Dr Sima Barmania | Health | Tuesday, 21 May 2013 at 3:00 am
The Freedom of Thought 2012 report: the non-religious are still being persecuted
Like many non-religious people around the world, I use the internet to express my thoughts. Especially in a country where the vast majority believe in one religion, and do not like to hear any criticisms, the internet provides a relatively safe way of speaking freely. Or so I thought.
By Waleed Alhusseini | Notebook | Friday, 14 December 2012 at 12:44 pm
In 21st century Islam it is not acceptable to blame evil spirits for torture and murder
What is really disturbing for me is the matter-of-fact way some peope can talk about magic spells as if they are the most natural thing in the world, like talking about a walk in the park
By Syed Hamad Ali | Notebook | Friday, 31 August 2012 at 4:30 am
Citizen Khan is not just outdated, but lazy and offensive
Is Citizen Khan offensive? Yes, and not because of its treatment of religion but because it patronises its audience by flogging dead jokes and dumb stereotypes.
By Arifa Akbar | Arts, Notebook, Opinion | Wednesday, 29 August 2012 at 5:43 pm
Twitter crime: The state should not have the power to punish people for being offensive
Student: “Those blowing themselves up and committing atrocities are using religion as an excuse for what they are doing.”
Me: “But you can find justification for all sorts of atrocities against non-believers, apostates and others in the Holy texts.”
Student: “How dare you say that! That is deeply offensive. Lots of us have faith and don’t go around doing the things you say that religious people do.”
By James Bloodworth | Notebook, Opinion | Tuesday, 31 July 2012 at 12:29 pm
Teaching creationism: Indoctrination is a form of child abuse
Anyone who tells children that God – literally – created the world in seven days 6,000 years ago is guilty of perverting education.
By Susan Elkin | Notebook, Opinion | Friday, 20 July 2012 at 2:00 am
The crucial role of religious leaders in the HIV response
The key idea of INERELA was to tap into the unique role and authority that religious leaders play in providing moral and ethical guidance within communities, using that to contribute in a productive way to the HIV response; their public opinions can influence entire nations.
By Winnie Ssanyu Sseruma | Health, Notebook, Opinion | Thursday, 19 July 2012 at 1:00 am
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By Laura Davis | Notebook | Friday, 11 May 2012 at 5:14 pm
Islam and Christianity must renovate religion: Atheists have to stop trashing it
Atheists must learn that religion has a great deal to teach us, while religious leaders must reform Religion to better connect with and inform people of their faiths’ inner meanings, argues Omar Shaheed.
By Omar Shahid | Arts, Notebook, Opinion | Friday, 11 May 2012 at 4:00 am
Facing modern-day stress with time-tested tools
Stress is not a new concept, but we live in an age which is constantly creating fresh varieties of angst to add to our mental in-tray. Technology can be a prime trigger of modern stress, but could a more traditional approach to dealing with symptoms offer a cure?
By Tony Lobl | Health, Notebook, Opinion | Thursday, 10 May 2012 at 11:06 am
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