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Albertans Most Tolerant of Religious Diversity
May 12, 2009
Over the past week, many Albertans have reacted strongly to the Alberta government’s Bill 45, whi... Read More

Easter in Gaza
April 27, 2009
If she gets her wish, this year Dr. Suhaila Tarazi will be able to celebrate Easter at the Church... Read More

On the vapour trails of rumour
April 02, 2009
Over the past few weeks, three journalists took action against the Centre for Faith and the Media... Read More

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Brainwashing or simple parenting?
March 24, 2008
Children being raised in a religious environment is a volatile issue, at least to anti-theists. A... Read More

Lord’s Prayer
March 04, 2008
In Ontario’s it’s often the little things that kick up the biggest fuss. This time, i... Read More

Tip:

Just prior to the G8/G20 Summits in Canada, another significant event took place, the World Religions Summit 2010 which was held in Winnipeg June 20-23.  Religious leaders from over seventy countries convened to craft and agree upon a statement to the political leaders at the G8/G20 Summits. To find out more about that Summit, and the final statement from the Summit which was delivered to the political leaders, visit:  www.faithchallengeG8.com

 


Hindu Articles
MPPs vote to keep Lord's Prayer
June 14, 2008
Ontario legislature opts to introduce multi-faith rotation

Hindu ritual quite a sight
May 25, 2008
Led by chanting monks from the local ashram, Hindu devotees throng the banks of the Ganges River at Richikesh in northern India.

Blair declares his faith: I want to awaken world's conscience
April 04, 2008
Tony Blair has called for a drive among people of all faiths to "awaken the world's conscience" over the failure to tackle poverty, illiteracy and poor health in the developing world.

Facing up to a new identity
April 03, 2008
Canada's visible minorities that make up 16.2 per cent of Canadians are integrating more easily into the mainstream while also maintaining strong ties to their own culture and language.

Is Mike Myers' new comedy good fun or an insult to Hindus?
April 03, 2008
"The Love Guru," Mike Myers' upcoming summer comedy, is already stoking the fires of controversy among concerned American Hindus.

Baby with two faces worshipped as Hindu god
April 03, 2008
A baby girl born with two faces in a north Indian village is being worshipped as the reincarnation of the Hindu god, Lord Ganesha.

Hindus concerned over Myers parody movie
April 01, 2008
Weeks before the film is even ready for screening, some in the Hindu community feel The Love Guru has the potential to ridicule vital elements of their religion.

Hindu temple sues RSPCA
March 28, 2008
RSPCA vets put down Gangotri, a 13-year-old Belgian blue-jersey cross at the Bhaktivedanta Manor Hindu temple, on welfare grounds last December. Monks at the temple say the RSPCA entered the premise illegally on a false warrant and are suing the charity.

A New Calling: Freelance Priests
March 26, 2008
Hindu Clerics Go Solo to Lead Off-Site Rituals and Meet Needs Of Region's Indian Population.

What is behind Hindu-Christian violence
January 29, 2008
The minority Christian community in Kandhamal district, many of whom are forest tribal people and low-caste Dalit converts from Hinduism to to Christianity, say they've been targeted by radical Hindu nationalist organisations



 
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