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It’s blasphemy to oppose having prayers in meetings, blasts councillor

It’s blasphemy to oppose having prayers in meetings, blasts councillor

Fri, 25 Nov 2016

A Cheadle town councillor has rejected objections to the council holding prayers in its meetings, saying it was blasphemous to deny that the UK was a "Christian country".

Evangelical ‘shoebox’ scheme faces legal challenge in American schools

Evangelical ‘shoebox’ scheme faces legal challenge in American schools

Thu, 24 Nov 2016

The American Humanist Association has filed a lawsuit in Colorado to challenge 'Operation Christmas Child', an evangelical charity scheme, being promoted by public schools.

Bangladeshi society being destroyed by Islamic fundamentalism, says exiled writer

Bangladeshi society being destroyed by Islamic fundamentalism, says exiled writer

Thu, 24 Nov 2016

Exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen, who lives under constant protection, has told AFP that Islamic fundamentalism has destroyed Bangladeshi society.

Britain has “turned a blind eye” to abuse of women by sharia ‘courts’

Britain has “turned a blind eye” to abuse of women by sharia ‘courts’

Wed, 23 Nov 2016

Testimony from Muslim women has been published by the Home Affairs Committee as part of their investigation into sharia, while activists have warned that its approach so far has favoured those who support sharia councils.