Family Links scheme addresses concerns among parents of how to reconcile western values with their religious upbringing. Ifat Nisa feared her teenage son was hanging out with “the wrong crowd”, drinking, smoking or experimenting with drugs – but when she questioned him, they always argued. Brought up not to challenge her own parents, Nisa…
There was speed dating, a talent show and a baby naming. But there was also a locked Facebook page. And a strict rule: Attendees should not disclose the retreat’s exact location. That’s because the 85 people who gathered in the Pennsylvania woods over Memorial Day weekend had come from 19 states and three countries for…
Jocelyne Cesari May 28, 2013 On May 18, French president Francois Hollande signed the Marriage for All bill, legalizing same-sex marriage in France. Why should it be surprising? From the American point of view, French are known for their strong secular culture, their praise of sexual freedom, and their commitment to abortion. So no surprise…
British imams and Muslim leaders speak out against the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill “We have serious misgivings about the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill, which seeks to legalise gay marriage. As imams and Muslim leaders we have a responsibility to fulfil our sacred trust to God and present our view on these proposals…
Monica Ricci Sargentini May 18, 2013 A Moroccan citizen sent a photo against the penal code which criminalizes gays in Morocco. The sign says: “In solidarity with homosexuals. Love is not a crime.” Another speaks from Tunisia: “We are human like everyone else, we are everywhere and we deserve to be recognized.” “The Love campaign”…
