Religious Diversity News - The Pluralism Project

Current News–International

India's Mentally Ill Turn to Faith, Not Medicine (India)
Aug 10, 2010–NPR  

Zen And the Art Of Saving the Planet (France, International, United States)
Aug 10, 2010–The Buddhist Channel/The Independent  

Court Sentences Leaders Of Bahai Faith to 20 Years In Prison (Iran)
Aug 11, 2010–The Los Angeles Times  

International Outcry At Prison Sentences for Iranian Baha'i Leaders (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Iran)
Aug 11, 2010–Baha’i World News Service  

U.S. State Department Sending Imam Of Proposed New York Mosque to Middle East (New York, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates)
Aug 12, 2010–The Washington Post/AP  

Ramadan Or Not, Hunger Hits Pakistan Flood Victims (Pakistan)
Aug 12, 2010–MSNBC/AP  

Malaysia Men Guilty In 'Allah' Row Church Attack (Malaysia)
Aug 13, 2010–BBC News  

Halal Holidays In the Sun (Turkey, International)
Aug 13, 2010–BBC News  

In a Divided Land, Lessons in Living Together (Cyprus, International, United States)
Aug 15, 2010–The New York Times  

Another Buddhist Temple Opens In Russia (Russia)
Aug 15, 2010–The Buddhist Channel/Prime Time Russia  

Harsh Sentences Are a Judgment Against an Entire Religious Community (Iran)
Aug 15, 2010–Baha’i World News Service  

Sikhs Win Support Over Airport Turban Searches (United Kingdom)
Aug 15, 2010–Kent News  

Religious Minorities In Indonesia Push Back (Indonesia)
Aug 16, 2010–Google News  

The Muslims In the Middle (New York, Pakistan)
Aug 16, 2010–The New York Times (Op-ed)  

Muslims In Spain Campaign to Worship Alongside Christians (Spain)
Aug 17, 2010–CNN  

Afghan Archaeologists Find Buddhist Site as War Rages (Afghanistan)
Aug 17, 2010–Reuters  

A Dhamma Journey for Ugandan (Uganda)
Aug 17, 2010–The Buddhist Channel/The Star  

Australia Judge Orders Witness to Remove Niqab In Court (Australia)
Aug 19, 2010–BBC News  

U.S. Muslim Group Denounces 'Historic Injustice Of the Holocaust' (United States, Germany, Poland)
Aug 19, 2010–CNN  

Atheist Group to Raise Funds for Religious Charity (Georgia, United Kingdom)
Aug 20, 2010–Crosswalk News/RNS  

Master Of Soles (Vatican City)
Aug 20, 2010–Catholic News Service  

Buddhist Monks Learn Firefighting In China (China)
Aug 21, 2010–The Buddhist Channel/Sify News  

Hindu Temple On Postage Stamp (Malaysia)
Aug 22, 2010–The Malaysian Mirror  

Headscarf Ban Sparks Debate Over Kosovo's Identity (European Union, Kosovo)
Aug 23, 2010–BBC News  

Triangle Muslims Devote Efforts to Disaster Relief (North Carolina, Pakistan)
Aug 24, 2010–The News Observer  

Amarnath Pilgrimage Ends In Kashmir (India, Pakistan)
Aug 24, 2010–Hindustan Times/Indo-Asian News Service  

In Pakistan, Muslims And Hindus Pray Together Against Floods (Pakistan)
Aug 25, 2010–The Deccan Herald/IANS  

Looking At Islamic Center Debate, World Sees U.S. (New York, International, United States)
Aug 25, 2010–The New York Times  

Religion May Influence Doctors' End-Of-Life Care (United Kingdom)
Aug 25, 2010–BBC News  

Buddhist Monk to Begin Classes for NHS Staff (Ireland)
Aug 25, 2010–The Buddhist Channel/Belfast Today  

Free Israel Tours Bolster Ties With Young US Jews (Massachusetts, Israel)
Aug 26, 2010–Boston Globe  

Muslims And Jews Gather In Cambridge to Break a Fast, And Raise Money for Pakistan Flood Victims (Massachusetts, Pakistan, United States)
Aug 26, 2010–The Boston Globe  

Global Support Intensifies for Iran's Seven Baha'i Leaders (Iran, International)
Aug 26, 2010–Baha'i World News Service  

A Sikh Temple Where All May Eat, and Pitch In (India)
Aug 29, 2010–The New York Times  

China: In Search Of An Identity (China)
Aug 29, 2010–The Buddhist Channel/The Hindu  

Syrian Soap Operas Confront Taboos and Spark Debate (Syria)
Aug 29, 2010–BBC News (Video)  

Ramadan 2010: The Big Picture (United States, International)
Aug 30, 2010–The Boston Globe (Slideshow)  

French Fast Food Chain Expands Its Halal-Only Outlets (France)
Aug 31, 2010–Reuters  

Court Orders Closure Of Buddha Bar In Indonesia (Indonesia)
Sep 1, 2010–The Montreal Gazette/Reuters  

First Peoples Festival Featured Indigenous Culture In a Cityscape (Canada)
Sep 1, 2010–Indian Country Today  

Far-Right Anti-Mosque Video Game Triggers Outrage In Austria (Austria)
Sep 1, 2010–Reuters