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King Who Condemned US Wars Again Betrayed by War-Supporting Clergy’s Praise
January 29th, 2012 | 
Author: Article By Jay Janson (about the author)
House to house wars by Mateus_27
We have just witnessed the annual birthday-highlighted betrayal of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., with clergy leading the way – a betrayal of what King taught and was dedicated to when he was assassinated, namely, exposing the US overseas crimes against humanity for predatory investments that were draining away men, money and resources, and causing poverty and injustice at home.
Some people are non-White and non-Christian – get over it Cameron!
Press release by Kash Ahmed & Ratna Lachman JUST©
In a speech in Oxford on the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible, the prime minister called for a revival of traditional Christian values to counter Britain’s “moral collapse”. He said “live and let live” had too often become “do what you please”. The speech has alarming echoes of his earlier address at the Munich security conference where he asserted the primacy of mono-culturalism and assimilation as a bulwark against security threats facing the UK in which Muslims were primarily implicated.
Hindu statesman Zed asks Brent Council not to axe Navaratri funding
Rajan Zed
Press release from our Religious Correspondent©
Hindu statesman Rajan Zed has urged Brent Council no to axe the Navaratri festival funding.
French ban on burqa and niqab is political
After months of political wrangling France banned the burqa and niqab yesterday making it illegal to wear these Islamic clothing in public places but the French government’s concern has nothing to do with the rights of Muslim women and more to do with politics and cultural arrogance as the popularity of the far-right grows.
Koran burning pastor to speak at EDL rally in Luton
Pastor Terry Jones could be coming to Britain
Controversial pastor Terry Jones who caused an international outcry after vowing to burn copies of the Koran on the last anniversary of the September 11 attacks is set to speak at a English Defence League (EDL) rally next February in Luton.
Archbishop John Sentamu’s misguided Black History Month speech
Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu
In an interview to mark Black History Month Archbishop John Sentamu of York told young black people not to blame racism for their problems and criticised African nations for the role they have played in the underdevelopment of Africa; it was in general a misguided speech which appeases British state racism and corrupt British foreign policy in Africa.
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Tags: Archbishop John Sentamu, Black History, young black people | 
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Burka ban debate set to hit Britain
Is the Burka debate really about the rights of Muslim women?
Belgium, France, Netherlands and Switzerland have all brought some form of legislation to outlaw the wearing of the Muslim burka and with Sky News reporting yesterday that 67% of Britons agree with a burka ban this controversial debate is set to hit Britain.
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Tags: Burka ban, Dutch lawmaker Geert Wilders, hijab, Muslim Burka, Muslim veil |
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Controversy as Commons Speaker appoints first black vicar of Westminster
Rev Rose Hudson-Wilkin
Commons Speaker John Bercow caused controversy yesterday after refusing to appoint a candidate chosen by the Dean of Westminster Abbey for the role of Chaplain to the House of Commons, and choosing instead to appoint Rev Rose Hudson-Wilkin, a black woman from East London and now the first black vicar of Westminster.
Upset Hindus ask for immediate recall of skateboards with images of Hindu deities
Zazzle Skateboard depicting Hindu deity.
Press release from our Religious Correspondent
Perturbed Hindus have asked for the immediate withdrawal of skateboards and pet/dog clothing carrying images of Hindu deities sold by a Redwood City (California, USA) based firm Zazzle, calling it inappropriate.
Perturbed Hindus ask for immediate recall of “Kali Mints”
Press release from our Religious Correspondent
Upset Hindus have asked for the immediate withdrawal of “Kali Mints” sold by a Washington (USA) based firm, calling it inappropriate.
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Tags: Accoutrements, Hindu Awakening, Hindu deities, Kali Mints, Sakti |
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Faith before race: The disturbing alliance between black religious leaders and the far-right
Former BNP supporter Reverend James Gitau
A black reverend who moved from Kenya to Britain in 1997 was a member of the BNP before he recently defected to the Christian Party indicating a disturbing trend of black religious leaders putting faith before race.
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Tags: BNP, Christian Party, Reverend George Hargreaves, Reverend James Gitau |
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Hindus upset over trivialisation of their gods in “Hammer of the Gods” episode of “Supernatural”
Press release from our Religious Correspondent
Hindus are upset over the depiction of their gods in “Hammer of the Gods” (Season 5, episode 19) in the “Supernatural” TV series reportedly aired on April 22, and say that such trivialisation of their sacred deities was disturbing.
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Tags: Goddess Kali, Hammer of the Gods, Hinduism, Hindus, Lord Ganesh, Supernatural |
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Hindus upset with West’s fixation just on sex in Tantra
Press Release from our Religious Correspondent
Tantra is reportedly becoming quite popular in North America and Europe and Hindus are strongly critical of such self-styled “tantrics” who apparently think and describe of Tantra as just sex.
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Tags: Buddhism and Jainism, Hindus, sadhana, Sankaracharya, tantra, tantric |
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Belgian ban on Burqas: Is it right?
A committee of Belgian Lawmakers have voted to ban the wearing of burqas in public, but while some political commentators have argued that it is a women’s rights issue or an issue about keeping religion separate from society, one has to ask whether the opposition to burqas is based on political rather than moral reasons?
Unholy alliances: Black reverend backs BNP over labour for religious reasons
Reverend Hargreaves and Nick Griffin in Revelation TV debate
Only a few days after Reverend George Hargreaves, leader of the Christian Party debated BNP leader Nick Griffin in a live debate on Revelation TV, he has now shockingly stated that he would prefer a BNP win over Labour because Labour is anti-Christian, sparking speculation of an unholy alliance between black Christians and the BNP.
BNP plan black church ban in white areas
One of many BNP posters that was targeted at white Christians during the local and European elections last year
The BNP plans to ban black churches in white areas if they win election seats according to its leader Nick Griffin on Revelation TV last night.
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Tags: black churches ban, BNP leader Nick Griffin, Genesis TV, Revelation TV, Reverend Hargreaves |
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Black pastor to take on BNP leader in live debate
Reverend George Hargreaves
Black pastor Reverend George Hargreaves, leader of the Christian Party is to take on BNP leader Nick Griffin in a live debate to be televised on Revelation TV.
Reverend George Hargreaves is standing against Nick Griffin in the coming General Election as MP for Barking. He is also debating with Mr Griffin on Revelation TV tonight for one and a half hours from 9.00pm until 10.30pm.
Perturbed Hindus ask for immediate recall of Shiva & Ganesh puppets
The Ganesh finger puppet that has offended Hindus
Press release from our Religious Correspondent
Upset Hindus have asked for the immediate withdrawal of Shiva and Ganesh puppets and few other similar products, calling it inappropriate, upsetting, and denigrating.