Democracy Deity and Death: A Discussion by Four Arabs

 Democracy Deity and Death is a book that gives perspective on politics, Islam and significant issues in the Middle East. Although the subject is not new, what makes the book stand out is its perspective storytelling. Author Qais Ghanem masterfully uses the narratives of four very different Arab characters to present

Religion, Theology, and Tomorrow’s Society

 Religions in Crisis October 22, 2015, will mark the first anniversary of a tragic event that took place here in Ottawa: the shootings at the National War Memorial and on Parliament Hill. The attacker claimed he was acting on account of his religious beliefs. Since then, the media have reported that many young people from Canada have travelled

Canada Skips Dialogue of Leaders of World Religions in Astana

 Photos provided by the Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions Kazakhstan's capital Astana is hosting an international conference gathering leaders of world religions and politicians from dozens of countries across the world. Canadian officials, however, will not be present. The Congress of the Leaders of World and

Why ISIS and its friends must be opposed

 On the eve of the outbreak of the Second World War, and even for a while in its early stages, many in Canada were opposed to going to war. While amongst them, there were a few proto-Nazis and Nazi sympathizers, the vast majority were merely isolationists, pacifists and some on

CrISIS: Imam Invites Students to Speak Love

    Photo courtesy of the AMJ Group, University of Ottawa At the entrance of the Alumni Auditorium at the University of Ottawa stands a booth with flyers, brochures and printed material on Islam. A black poster with white letters reads: "Love for all, Hatred for none." The stage is set

Being Your Selfie

 Narcissist, self-obsessed and egocentric. These are some of the terms used to describe a generation constantly plugged in, constantly posting, constantly sharing, tweeting and, most narcissistic of all, taking selfies. For some, the prevalence of selfies is a sign of moral decline. Lauren McCarthy, a columnist for Michigan Daily, argues

To Veil Or Not To Veil

 Quick, what do the words "Muslim woman" bring to mind? Is it the austere beauty of a face untouched by make-up, framed by a sober headscarf? What about the fresh-faced girl celebrating the end of exams over coffee with her friends, their shining hair swinging free? Could she be a