In Buddhist Myanmar, Monks Gone Wild
New America Media, Commentary, Posted: Jul 31, 2012
Violent attacks on Myanmar's Muslim minority by lay and ordained Buddhists contrasts with Western notions of a religion solely committed to peace.
Categories: Asian, Featured Columnists, International Affairs, Original NAM Content, Religion, Top Stories
Tags: aungsansuukyi, buddhistmuslimviolence, myanmarmuslims, myanmarviolence, rohingya
Chicken Is the New Food Porn in Iran
New America Media, Commentary, Posted: Jul 25, 2012
Iran is banning images of chickens on national television for fear of provoking desire among viewers.
Categories: Arts & Entertainment, International Affairs, Original NAM Content, Religion, Top Stories
Tags: chicken, clerics, eating, economy, entertainment, food, iran, news, porn, religion, revolution, tv, viewers
Pastor Abducted in Egypt a Standout
The Root, News Report, Posted: Jul 18, 2012
Long before making a valiant stand on foreign soil, Boston-area leaders say the Rev. Michael Louis has stood out in his community.
Categories: African American, Caribbean, Ethnic Media Headlines, International Affairs, Religion
Tags: haitiansinboston, MichelLouis, pastorinegypt
Egypt's First Lady Represents New Image
New America Media, News Analysis, Posted: Jul 03, 2012
"I want to be called the president’s wife,” she told AP. “Who said that the president’s wife is the first lady anyways?”
Categories: Arts & Entertainment, Gender & Sexuality, Middle Eastern, Religion, Top Stories
Tags: brotherhood, egypt, election, feminism, first lady, hijab, islam, muslim, president, women