Given the instant publicity of any reprehensible action taken in the name of “sharia law,” you might be forgiven for assuming that shariah is a draconian, rigid, medieval code of law imposed indiscriminately on everyone within reach. Wide dissemination of stories like that of Mubarak Bala, an atheist in Nigeria…
Abortion laws and Roe v. Wade has been a heated debate for a while. This week (June 24th, 2022), the Supreme court justice reverted the landmark court decision of Roe V. Wade. The vote was 5-4 to overturn the abortion law in our country. And I’d like to name those…
With the rise of globalization, the world is slowly becoming a global village; because of this, we tend to view others’ struggles as our own. This is where the issue of homonationalism comes about. It is the view of a global world, where we feel a sense of belonging to…
In all the other articles, we talked about many inspirational religious systems and their laws. However, this one will focus on a different type of religious movement: Wicca! Wicca Also known as Pagan Witchcraft, Wicca is a type of modern Pagan religion. Religious scholars tend to class it as both…
“Judaism is an intellectually based religion and the single most important theme is that of study.” – Norman Lamm Come with me to discover one of the world’s oldest monotheistic religions: Judaism! Judaism Judaism is a monotheistic religion founded by the ancient Hebrews and is now the tenth-largest religion in…
We have all heard of Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism. But what about Jainism? And what about its religious rules and regulations? So, my dear friends, today, this article will help you to understand an ancient Indian religion that teaches the path to spiritual enlightenment. Jainism Jainism, also known as…
“The essence of religion is to testify unto that which the Lord hath revealed and follow that which He hath ordained in His mighty Book.” – Baháʼí Faith In this article, we shall learn about the world’s newest independent global belief system and its ordinances. Baháʼí Faith We have heard…
“Be kind to all creatures, this is the true religion.” –Buddha Welcome back to our ongoing series! Today, we will have a look at the laws of a religion that Siddhartha Gautama founded in the late 6th century. Buddhism Laws Over time, Buddhism, the non-theistic religion, has attracted approximately 7%…
“Religion is an important institution and a nation without religion cannot survive.” –Mustafa Kemal Ataturk In parts 1 and 2, we have discovered Christian and Hindu laws and today we shall look at some of the Islamic rules and regulations. Islam Islam is the second largest religion in the world…
Religion is often seen by many as a taboo topic to be avoided. However, it is important to remember that the many ethical and moral rules that religion teaches us affect us as people. This ongoing series aims to look at the various religious laws that surround and mould our…
