Christian actress Naomi Scott has opened up about how her faith in God has shaped her life. Starring as Jasmine in Disney’s Aladdin remake, Scott explained recently how her faith is the foundation “of every decision I make, and of…
Use Ramadan to perfect other pillars of Islam – Cleric
A Muslim cleric and Khalifatul Qadariyyah in FCT, Alhaji Abdulrauf Abdulhameed Oloriomokewu, has urged Muslims to use the period of Ramadan to perfect other pillars of Islam. He gave the advice in Abuja at the 14th Annual Ramadan Lecture organised…
Transnational and transracial message of Islam
Adhan, the call summoning the faithful to prayer, delivered by a muezzin, has rang out from atop the minarets of mosques around the world for the last 15 centuries, ever since the Islamic commonwealth of nations began in the seventh…
A Pastor’s Case for the Morality of Abortion
Jes Kast, a minister in the United Church of Christ, believes the procedure should be fully legal and accessible. Her path to that position has been complicated. In America, the debate about abortion is often reduced to binary categories. Religious…
Friday essay: how Western attitudes towards Islam have changed
Less than a week after the attack on the Twin Towers in New York on 11 September 2001, US President George W. Bush gave a remarkable speech about America’s “Muslim Brothers and sisters”. “These acts of violence,” he declared, “violate the fundamental…
Germany: Leading politicians call for a ‘European Islam’
Everyday measures are key to preserving the European way life, say Germany’s health minister and the premier of Schleswig-Holstein state. Jens Spahn and Daniel Günther want a faith that shares the continent’s values. Two senior German politicians have called for…
How to Know If Your Leap of Faith Is in God’s Will
You’ve had an idea for a long time of something you would really like to do. It tugs at the back of your mind in quiet moments when you’re driving, jogging, cooking, walking, gardening, or waking up in the morning. But you’re…
If your faith hasn’t evolved, then’s something’s wrong
This past Sunday our congregation had a service entirely planned and executed by women. Our faith tradition, Pentecostalism, has welcomed women at all levels of leadership, including as pastors, for well over 100 years. I may be mistaken, but I…
‘Nigerians survive by faith, not on government planning’
Anglican bishop of Lagos West diocese, Rt. Rev Olusola Odedeji has expressed worry over the incompetent and clueless disposition of some leaders in the country. He was however optimistic of the ability of Nigerians to survive by faith in God…
Faith and Values: They Made The World a Better Place
Jean, Rachel and Moy Moy left this world after making it a better place. Jean Vanier died May 7 at 90. “Savior of People on the Margins” the New York Times headline proclaimed. He doubled down on his desire to help…