Accused by anti-cultists of being a “pseudo-Islamic cult,” the group has two million members in Turkey and a distinguished history.
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Pakistan, Hindu Girl Meena Kohli Abducted for the Second Time
She escaped from forced conversion and marriage after 14 months. She has now been abducted again
Pakistan, Christian Woman Gangraped and Killed for Refusing to Convert to Islam
Shazia Bibi was raped and murdered on June 6 in Lahore, but the news was only reported on July 1. The police said the murder was “not religious.” Anglican Bishops disagree.
Putin Condemns Qur’an-Burning in Sweden: Did He Also Organize It?
There are some reasons to suspect that Russian intelligence had something to do with an incident reinforcing Turkish opposition to Sweden’s NATO bid.
French State Council Confirms Hijab Ban in Soccer Games, Against Public Rapporteur’s Advise
The opinion of the “rapporteur public” is generally followed, but the female pro-hijab soccer players prefer to wait for the final decision before proclaiming victory.
Nicaragua, Covering Catholic Procession Enough for Journalist to Go to Jail
Victor Ticay is in jail since April 6. On June 22, the regime confirmed he was declared guilty on June 9, but to what penalty he was sentenced is a state secret.
Pakistan: Another Sikh Man Killed in a Hate Crime in Peshawar
Shopkeeper Manmohan Singh was assassinated last week. Two days before, hakim Tarlok Singh barely escaped.
Investigation Concluded: Twelve Tribes Not Responsible for 2021 Colorado’s Marshall Fire
It was easy to blame a “cult” for the most destructive fire in Colorado history. The official investigation has now concluded it was innocent.
Pakistan: Humoring Extremist Tehreek-e-Labbaik, Government Promises Harsher Punishment of Blasphemy
International institutions asked Pakistan to repeal the blasphemy laws. But the government now plans more anti-blasphemy repression rather than less.
Russia, Transformation Center Church Falsely Accused of Supporting “Ukrainian Terrorists”
The U.S.-based organization led by Andrey Shapovalov inspires several Russian churches. It has been declared “undesirable.”