Muslim Television Network launches first religious Game Show

May 27, 2008

The “Islam Channel” in England has launched its first religious themed game show, entitled “Faith Off”. This show will have an interfaith theme, and contestants will be judged based upon their religious knowledge. Faith Off will be like any other game show, with flashing lights, funny noises, and of course suspense.

Anglicans call for conversion of Muslims to Christianity

May 28, 2008

Recently in England a lay Anglican called for the mass conversion of Muslims to Christianity. Paul Eddy, a Priest in training, hopes to debate this measure before a general Anglican assembly, called the “Anglican General Synod”. Eddy’s focus on Muslims is unclear, as there are multiple religions represented in the United Kingdom. Eddy has been the subject of numerous phone calls from fellow Anglicans who feel his statements are inflammatory and bigoted. 

Dutch Study Shows Inroads in Muslim – NonMuslim communities in Denmark

May 28, 2008

Imams in Dutch mosques usually preach the same virtues commonly accepted by other Dutch people. As a result of the polarization of opinions about Islam, Muslims are now often regarded as 'strange and different', with emphasis being placed on the differences. However, a recent study shows that imams often use their sermons to propagate issues and values, which the rest of the Dutch population also thinks, are important.  Together with Anand Blank, who is using the research for his PhD dissertation, Mr Leemhuis analyzed the sermons of six randomly chosen Dutch Imams from different ethnic backgrounds. The imams were also extensively interviewed. Mr Leemhuis believes the shared opinions of Muslims and other Dutch people about virtuous behavior provide a good opportunity for Dutch politics.