Islam: Why Would You Want Apostates in Your Religion
According to multiple studies, most Muslims believe apostasy is punishable by death as in, if a person says that they don’t want to be a Muslim anymore, then it is … Continue reading
Islam: Yay or Nay for Haaj Protests
There was an interesting story in the Pakistani English newspaper, The Dawn, the other day about Syrian Hajj pilgrims protesting against Bashar al-Assad while hurling pebbles at the Satan pillars. … Continue reading
Terrorism: Ghulam Ahmad Bilour and Salman Rushdie
The recent offer by Ghulam Ahmad Bilour (GABbie), Pakistan’s federal railways minister, of $100,000 to anyone who would assassinate the maker of “Innocence of Muslims” reminds me of the time … Continue reading
Pakistan: Citizens Offended by Words Burn Their Own House Down
As someone who does not live in Pakistan, I consistently enjoy watching developments within its borders. I assume, however, that for people living in the country the daily idiocy isn’t … Continue reading
Egypt: Never Send a Botanist to do a Biologist’s Job
Today’s New York Times has an interesting story about some of the social programs being implemented in the post-Arab Spring Egypt. The article focuses on pre-marital counseling sessions that are … Continue reading
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