Our parliament voted ‘no’ to intervention in Syria, Obama has now decided to put the USA’s intervention to the vote of congress, and I’m now wondering what would happen if we simply withdrew...
What does Islam have to say about Muslim men marrying non-muslim men who are not "people of the book" ( ie christian or jewish?) What does Islam have to say about Muslim women marrying non-muslim men?...
how interesting? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2296567/Scientific-proof-stay-home-mothers-benefit-children-So-coalition-Budget-tax-break-working-mothers.html...
Like it or not, we daily see things we would prefer not to see, and when we look at the daily newspaper or the television screen, accounts of injustice, cruelty, and tragedy leap out to tug at our...
I'm thinking about starting a "knit and natter" type group in my village. Rather than use peoples' homes we'd like to use our village hall, which obviously needs to be paid for. We were thinking about...
http://news.uk.msn.com/world/manning-cleared-of-aiding-enemy-1
considering he was cleared of most the charges he will still die in prison. Justified or a bit steep?...
Last week I posted a (to me) inspirational young Yemeni muslim girl who had rebelled loudly and globally about being married off by her family. You can find the link here:...
Why do Christians get involved in genealogy ? Surely it's a waste of their time effort and money, because when they die they will be able to meet all their ancestors in Heaven anyway.
According to some of the religious people here, the reason atheists argue religion is because they ‘are not sure and are a bit worried’ (Keyplus’ words). Religion is an option available to all...
Okay...place your bets. What do you think it will be? Just the first name, and one guess each. I've emailed the AB Editor, and he's promised £750 of Debenhams vouchers to the inner (to be shared if...
Ths is not an attack on atheists. I accept their are good atheists out there, as there are good muslims, jews etc. However what really bugs me s that atheism comes from a belief that there is no god....
This question arises from last night’s excellent television documentary ‘Shot for going to School’ concerning the plight of Malala Yousafzai, shot by the Taliban for wanting an education. As...
I've just posted this in News, but it's relevant here too.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-23291897
To say this girl is an inspiration to the world is an understatement. All power to her!...
As you should all be aware, Lee Rigbys funeral was only yesterday. May him, his family and the wider society (both muslim and non muslim) eventually find peace with themsselves and each other.
We have been told by a Muslim ABer that the people of Islam are coming to the west, not for a better life, but to show us ‘the way’. Most of the major problems the world is currently experiencing...