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In contrast to Islamic countries, religious doctrine can be freely practiced in the West. States that allow foreign-funded mosques to operate without restrictions, however, are effectively ceding some of their sovereign rights.
(RNS) — As interfaith feelings are strained by the Mideast conflict, leaders of Berlin’s planned center for Abrahamic religions vow to keep their project on course.
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As Berlin’s best-known liberal mosque closes due to threats, anger is growing that Hamburg’s so-called Blue Mosque remains open
LGBT rights in Islam is a controversial topic. Traditional Islamic teachings view homosexual acts as sinful. However, some progressive Muslim scholars argue for a reinterpretation of Islamic teachings, advocating for a more accepting attitude towards homosexuality
Berlin is the last federal state in Germany to approve the wearing of headscarves by teachers. The fact that the courts have had to demand this time and again does not however reflect well on German politics. By Daniel Bax