Religious Diversity News - The Pluralism Project

Current News–Domestic & International

Muslims Join Hindus to Celebrate Chhath In Bihar (India)
Oct 24, 2009–IANS  

In Egypt, a Synagogue Renovation Elicits Complicated Feelings About Preserving Jewish History (Egypt, Israel, Middle East)
Oct 24, 2009–The Star Tribune/AP  

Jewish Community Reaches Out to Interfaith Families (Canada)
Oct 25, 2009–Winnipeg Free Press  

At Farmington Hills Event, Hindu Foundation Urges Advocacy (Michigan, District Of Columbia, United States)
Oct 25, 2009–Detroit Free Press  

Local Hindu Community Observes Diwali Holiday (Florida)
Oct 25, 2009–News-Press  

Interfaith Conference Promotes Conversation About Religion (Illinois, United States)
Oct 26, 2009–The Daily Northwestern  

Tibetan Harassment On Rise: US (United States, Nepal)
Oct 26, 2009–The Himalayan Times  

Interfaith Group Hopes to Combat 'Islamophobia' (California, United States)
Oct 26, 2009–Episcopal Life Online  

Baha'i Family From Iran Starts Over In Utica (United States, Iran, New York)
Oct 26, 2009–Utica Observer-Dispatch  

Buddhist Monk Begins Sand Painting for Peace In Philadelphia (Pennsylvania)
Oct 26, 2009–KYW Newsradio  

Seeking a Place for Sikhs On Campus (New Jersey)
Oct 26, 2009–The Daily Princetonian  

Fremont Sikh Gurdwara Celebrates Bandi Chorr Diwas (California)
Oct 26, 2009–The Sikh Times  

2 Tribes Object to Cape Wind Turbines (Massachusetts)
Oct 26, 2009–Muslim American Society/The Boston Globe  

Pagan Festival Seeks Tolerance (Georgia)
Oct 26, 2009–The Red and Black Publishing Company  

Parsi Body Plans Vulture Breeding to Help Death Rites (India)
Oct 26, 2009–DNA India  

Religious Freedom Report Lacks Specifics, Experts Say (United States, International)
Oct 27, 2009–The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life/Religion News Service  

In Venezuela, Adoration Meets Blend Of Traditions (Venezuela)
Oct 27, 2009–The New York Times  

UN Expert Stresses Role Of States In Promoting Religious Tolerance (New York, International)
Oct 27, 2009–UN News Centre  

US State Department Gives Mixed Review Of Religious Freedom In Bulgaria (United States, Bulgaria)
Oct 27, 2009–The Sofia Echo  

Interfaith Prayer Service Conducted In Toronto (Canada)
Oct 27, 2009–Jewish Tribune  

2nd Suspicious Fire Destroys Religious Center (Florida)
Oct 27, 2009–WFTV  

Hindu Community Inaugurates Temple (South Carolina)
Oct 27, 2009–The Berkeley Independent  

Scientologists Convicted Of Fraud (France)
Oct 27, 2009–BBC News  

Columbia Pagans Discuss Samhain (Missouri)
Oct 27, 2009–The Maneater Student Newspaper  

Macomb County Nativity Scene Goes to Court (Michigan)
Oct 27, 2009–The Detroit News  

Taoist Priest Shares His Religion With SIUE (Illinois, China)
Oct 27, 2009–The Alestle  

Danish Muhammad Cartoonist Defiant In Face Of Threats, Alleged Murder Plots (Denmark, International, Illinois)
Oct 28, 2009–Yahoo News/AP  

New T Ads Reach Out to Hub’s Nonbelievers (Massachusetts)
Oct 28, 2009–The Boston Globe  

Buddhist Killed, Burned In Thailand's Deep South (Thailand)
Oct 28, 2009–Reuters  

Utah Girl Suspended for Sikh Nose Pierce (Utah)
Oct 28, 2009–United Press International  

Film On Sikh Turbans Adopted In Birmingham Syllabus (United Kingdom)
Oct 28, 2009–DNA India  

SoCal Christian, Muslim Leaders Launch 'Standing Together' Church-Mosque Study Program (California)
Oct 28, 2009–Muslim Public Affairs Coucil  

Pope Seeks More Freedom for Catholics In Iran (Iran, Vatican City)
Oct 29, 2009–Google News/AP  

Sikhs Prepare for Parade (California)
Oct 29, 2009–Appeal-Democrat  

Malaysia Seizes 15,000 Copies Of the Bible: Church Leader (Malaysia)
Oct 29, 2009–Google News/AFP  

Rebel With a Cause (Massachusetts, United States)
Oct 29, 2009–The Harvard Gazette  

Religions Call for Climate Action (United Kingdom, International)
Oct 30, 2009–BBC News  

Blacks Still Drawn to Islam Despite FBI Raids (Michigan, United States)
Oct 30, 2009–Google News/AP  

Blow for Crawley Hindu Temple Plans (United Kingdom)
Oct 30, 2009–Crawley News  

Campaign to Save Historic Sikh Temple Dealt a Blow (United Kingdom)
Oct 30, 2009–News Shopper  

Paganism, Just Another Religion for Military And Academia (Rhode Island, United States, Canada)
Oct 30, 2009–The New York Times  

Muslim Doc Says She Was Told to Remove Headscarf (Texas)
Oct 30, 2009–The Houston Chronicle/AP  

KC Young People Reach Out for Interfaith Understanding (Kansas)
Oct 30, 2009–The Kansas City Star  

Prayers And Criticism In Wake Of Detroit Imam’s Killing By F.B.I. (Michigan, United States)
Oct 30, 2009–The New York Times  

Local Pagans Prepare for “Samhain” (New York, United States)
Oct 30, 2009–News 10  

Pagans Out Of the 'Broom Closet' In Southwest Riverside County (California, United States)
Oct 30, 2009–The Press-Enterprise  

Muslims In Germany (Germany, Turkey)
Oct 30, 2009–PBS Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly (Video)  

New Indoor Display Rules Set for Capitol Campus (Washington)
Oct 31, 2009–The Olympian  

Carleton Shines With Hindu Festival Of Lights (Minnesota)
Oct 31, 2009–Carleton News  

Teen Who Set Student's Turban On Fire Admitted to 1st-Time Offender Program (New Jersey)
Oct 31, 2009–Times of Trenton Regional News  

A Santeria Feast Day In Euless (Texas)
Oct 31, 2009–Dallas Observer (Slideshow)  

Secret Mission Rescues Yemen's Jews (New York, United States, Yemen)
Oct 31, 2009–The Wall Street Journal  

New Centre for Houston's [US] Jain Community (Texas, India)
Oct 31, 2009–Ahimsa Times  

25-Year-Old Massacre Haunts India's Sikhs (India)
Nov 1, 2009–CNN  

Candidate’s Religion Is Point Of Contention In Queens Race (New York)
Nov 2, 2009–The New York Times (Weblog)  

Tunis Hosts Conference On Islamic-Christian Dialogue (Tunisia)
Nov 2, 2009–Tunisia Online News  

Judge Clears Way for Hindu Temple Foreclosure (Georgia)
Nov 2, 2009–The Atlanta Journal-Constitution  

Tri-State Welcomes Ganesha (New York)
Nov 2, 2009–Evansville Courier & Press  

Sikhs Celebrate Community Spirit (California)
Nov 2, 2009–Appeal-Democrat  

Young Muslims Step In Police's Shoes (United Kingdom)
Nov 2, 2009–BBC News  

Defections, Court Fights Test Scientology (United States, France, International)
Nov 2, 2009–Google News/AP  

CareNow Says Headscarf Ban Was Misunderstanding (Texas)
Nov 2, 2009–The Dallas Morning News/AP  

Over a Million Sikhs Participate In California Parade (California, United States)
Nov 2, 2009–Newstrack India  

Atheists Take Message On Road (Florida)
Nov 3, 2009–Tampa Bay Online  

Administaff And Cable TV Provider Conn-X Sued By EEOC for Religious Bias (Maryland)
Nov 3, 2009–Trading Markets  

European Rights Court Rules Against Display Of Crucifix In Italy Classrooms; Vatican Outraged (Italy, Europe)
Nov 3, 2009–The Hartford Courant/AP  

Malaysia Rejects Call to Release 10,000 Bibles (Malaysia)
Nov 4, 2009–Google News/AP  

Atheist Group Freedom From Religion Foundation to Meet In Seattle (Wisconsin, Washington, United States)
Nov 4, 2009–The Seattle Times  

Cambridge Professor Invited to Gurdwara In UK (United Kingdom)
Nov 4, 2009–Indian Express  

L.A. Mayor Seeks Advice From Muslim Leaders as He Chooses Next Chief Of Police (California)
Nov 5, 2009–Muslim Public Affairs Council  

Wiccan Sues Google for Discrimination (United States)
Nov 5, 2009–The Advocate  

Stanford Faith Groups Unite In Wake Of Sukkah Vandalism (California, United States)
Nov 5, 2009–San Francisco Jewish Community Publications  

Hindus, Yoga Teachers Question US Sales Tax (Missouri)
Nov 5, 2009–Google News/AP  

Foes Hit Bill to Give Time to Religion In Schools (Massachusetts)
Nov 6, 2009–The Boston Herald/AP  

3 Youths Accused In Mass. Jewish Center Vandalism (Massachusetts)
Nov 6, 2009–The Boston Globe  

Mosques Ask for More Police Patrols, Warn Members to Be Vigilant After Fort Hood Rampage (Texas, Virginia, Illinois)
Nov 6, 2009–Minneapolis Star Tribune/AP  

Local Imams Want Investigation Into Abdullah Shooting (Michigan)
Nov 6, 2009–The Detroit News  

Preparing for the Sikh Procession (United Kingdom)
Nov 6, 2009–Bedford Today (Video)  

Halloween Starts a New Year for One Clintonville Shop (Ohio)
Nov 6, 2009–Columbus Local News  

Wiccans Celebrate Autumn Holiday In Their Own Fashion (Wisconsin)
Nov 6, 2009–The Daily Citizen  

Conference Examines 'Common Ground' Among Faiths (California)
Nov 6, 2009–The Tidings  

US Army Committed to Religious Tolerance: General (Texas, United States)
Nov 6, 2009–Google News/AFP  

Princeton University to Host Diwali In Chapel (New Jersey)
Nov 6, 2009–The Economic Times  

Bay Area Sikhs Launch BART Ads In Oakland, SF to Remember Pogrom (California, India)
Nov 6, 2009–San Jose Mercury News  

Firefighter Darren Honoured for Saving Holy Sikh Scripture From Arson (United Kingdom)
Nov 6, 2009–East London Advertiser  

Swiss Referendum Stirs a Debate About Islam (Switzerland)
Nov 6, 2009–The Wall Street Journal  

Muslims At Fort Voice Outrage And Ask Questions (Texas)
Nov 6, 2009–The New York Times  

Zen Center Seeks New Home (Georgia)
Nov 7, 2009–Savannah Morning News  

High Court Orders Protection to Runaway Hindu-Muslim Couple (India)
Nov 7, 2009–The Times of India  

'Inside Islam' Puts a Face On Poll Data (United States, International, Ohio)
Nov 7, 2009–The Toledo Blade  

Crossing Over: Locals Step Beyond Faith Divide to Learn About Other Religions (Michigan)
Nov 7, 2009–The Grand Rapids Press  

Birmingham’s Faith Groups Promise to Bring Issues to the Fore (United Kingdom)
Nov 7, 2009–Birmingham Mail  

Sikh And Muslim Women Seek Freedom to Wear Head Coverings (California)
Nov 7, 2009–San Jose Mercury News  

MultiFaith Council Sets Documentary Screening (Ohio, California)
Nov 7, 2009–The Toledo Blade  

Diversity Of Worship Poses Challenges for Chaplains At Fort Leonard Wood (Missouri)
Nov 7, 2009–Pulaski County Daily  

Swiss Muslims Open Mosque Doors (Switzerland)
Nov 7, 2009–BBC News  

Who Is a Jew? Court Ruling In Britain Raises Question (United Kingdom)
Nov 7, 2009–The New York Times  

Sikhs to Open Temple In Racine (Wisconsin)
Nov 8, 2009–The Journal Times  

'Devil Worshipper’ Retort May Burn Employer (Connecticut, Georgia, Oregon)
Nov 9, 2009–Connecticut Law Tribune  

Sikhs Celebrate 540 Years (New Zealand, India)
Nov 9, 2009–The Aucklander  

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