From Iran to Pakistan and the West, the divide is not simply what religions teach, but what governments choose to punish. Continue reading From Sin to Crime: Why Some States Punish Homosexuality
Was America founded as a Christian nation? A historical examination of its constitutional principles, Christian nationalism, and what Pakistan reveals about religion and citizenship. Continue reading Was America Founded as a Christian Nation? The History Behind a Modern Political Argument
A federal threat case involving a California mosque exposes a larger American contradiction. Twenty-five years after 9/11, Muslim Americans have gained political visibility and built thousands of institutions, yet new Pew data show deep public suspicion of Islam persists. Continue reading When Anti-Muslim Rhetoric Becomes a Federal Criminal Case
Austria has banned Islamic headscarves for girls under 14 in schools, reviving a constitutional dispute over religious freedom, child protection and state neutrality. The question reaches far beyond a piece of clothing: when does protecting a child’s freedom become state control over her religion? Continue reading Europe Says It Protects Religious Freedom. Why Is a Muslim Girl’s Headscarf Becoming a Matter for the State?
So here’s the scene: it’s 2024, and a Muslim woman in Quebec wants to become a teacher. She’s qualified, passionate, ready to walk into a classroom. But she wears a hijab. So—boom—door slammed shut. Not because she can’t teach. Not … Continue reading The Hijab, the Law, and the Lie of Neutrality: What Quebec’s Bill 21 Is Really Saying
