Tag: Denmark

Far-right activist convicted in Sweden of hate speech against Muslims

Far-right activist convicted in Sweden of hate speech against Muslims

A Swedish court on Tuesday found a far-right activist guilty of …

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Danish-Swedish far-right politician goes on trial in Sweden for Quran burning

Danish-Swedish far-right politician goes on trial in Sweden for Quran burning

Rasmus Paludan faces incitement charges after Quran burning incidents sparked unrest …

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Denmark considers banning burning of holy texts including Qur’an at protests

Denmark considers banning burning of holy texts including Qur’an at protests

Government say such demonstrations play into hands of extremists and can …

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Nearness to God Danish Muslims and Taqwa

Nearness to God: Danish Muslims and Taqwa-Infused Faith Frames

Article by Maria Lindebæk Lyngsoe and Simon Stjernholm. Published in Contemporary Islam. This …

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Postures of Disbelief Secularism and Postcolonialism

Postures of Disbelief: Secularism and Postcolonialism in Tabish Khair’s Novel

Article by Emad Mirmotahari. Published in College Literature. In this essay the author …

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Switzerland’s referendum on burqas is an insult to women’s rights and dignity

On March 7, Switzerland will hold a referendum to decide whether …

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French Muslim women push for 'inclusive' mosque in Paris

French Muslim women push for ‘inclusive’ mosque in Paris

Two Muslim organizations in France have launched projects to create “inclusive” …

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Belgium-bans-halal-slaughtering

Belgium bans halal slaughtering

A ban on Muslim and Jewish methods of ritually slaughtering animals …

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Map: How do European countries differ in religious commitment?

Europeans generally are less religious than people in other parts of …

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With anti-Muslim laws, Europe enters new dark age

With anti-Muslim laws, Europe enters new dark age

New laws targeting Muslims are reminiscent of a time when innocent …

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In Western Europe, familiarity with Muslims is linked to positive views of Muslims and Islam

Across Western Europe, people who say they personally know a Muslim …

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Danish man who burned Quran is prosecuted for blasphemy

A 42-year-old man who burned a Quran and posted a video …

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