Quebec’s French-style secularism: history and enduring value
Mathew Giagnorio argues that French-style secularism, epitomised by the province’s controversial Bill 21, is fundamental to Quebecois identity.
‘This rebarbative profession’ – Rory Stewart’s ‘Politics on the Edge’, reviewed
Daniel James Sharp finds Rory Stewart's memoir charming but flawed.
An Islamic (mis)education about Israel
A Pakistani-Canadian's personal account of her education as a Muslim, and the anti-Jewish sentiments which Muslim children in some parts of the world can be taught.
Britain’s liberal imam: Interview with Taj Hargey
The founder of the Oxford Institute for British Islam on his interpretation of the Quran, free thought within Islam, and the Israel-Palestine conflict.
‘The Greek mind was something special’: interview with Charles Freeman
The author of 'The Closing of the Western Mind' on ancient Greece, Christianity, and the narrowing of public discourse today.
The hijab is the wrong symbol to represent women
Khadija Khan on why a hijab-clad statue in Birmingham is a faux pas, celebrating a symbol of oppression against women rather than their freedom and dignity.
Faith Watch, November 2023
Abrahamic discord – Narges Mohammadi in prison – an Islamic party pooped – Christians against sponges – gay orgies in the Catholic Church (again)