The Leftovers: How this HBO drama can change your life, part one
*Author’s note: this essay will discuss the key themes raised in Season One. Future essays will dissect the themes found in Seasons Two and Three. […]
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Why is Donald Trump so keen to align himself with Vladimir Putin?
Before Ronald Reagan became governor of California and President of the United States, he testified on the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) informing on the […]
Why basketball should embrace the hijab
Sport is for everyone: the mutual desire and drive brings people from diverse backgrounds together. There are, however, barriers for those who wear headscarves or […]
Why Hindu nationalists have embraced Donald Trump
Much media attention was given to a small gathering in Delhi earlier this month by a group called the Hindu Sena (Hindu Army) who were […]
Why Ken Livingstone is wrong about Hitler and Zionism
Ken Livingstone’s comments on Hitler and Zionism created a justified outrage. His comments divorce the realities of Hitler’s antisemtism and Nazi violence. Hitler opposed the […]
Scholar’s corner: on citizenship and Islam
There has been an increasing focus on what it means to be a citizen in society in recent years; the nature of responsibilities, rights and […]
What’s behind the Sunni-Shia tensions in Nigeria?
Muhammadu Buhari, a Sunni Muslim and a former military dictator, has surprisingly won the 2015 Presidential elections in Nigeria after three consecutive defeats. Buhari has […]
Why extremist groups want you to ban their online content
Facebook briefly banned Britain First’s page on 30 November, sparking momentary cries of celebration on social media. But within an hour, the far right organisation’s […]
How do you balance between free speech and criticism of religion?
When Charlie Hebdo published cartoons of The Prophet Mohammed early in 2015 there was a violent and deadly backlash. The magazine’s office were invaded and […]
Scholar’s corner: what does the Qur’an actually say about Jews and Christians?
Dr. Imam Mamadou Bocoum is a holder of two Masters and a PhD from The Muslim College, and Heythrop College, University of London. He is […]