Taking Back 'Allahu Akbar'
Allahu akbar is a phrase said by Muslims in prayers and greetings, but has also been yelled by terrorists. Scott Simon speaks with playwright Wajahat Ali about his op-ed, "I Want 'Allahu Akbar' Back."
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Indonesia's Youth Share Thoughts On Religion, Identity And Dreams
We asked young people about how they view their identity, what role religion plays in their lives, what they hope for the future, and what they believe unifies this sprawling, pluralistic democracy.
Día De Los Muertos Comes To Life Across The Mexican Diaspora
As more people celebrate the holiday in Mexico and the U.S., the tradition has evolved, but its spirit remains the same.
'It's Our Right': Christian Congregation In Indonesia Fights To Worship In Its Church
A Christian congregation outside Jakarta built a new church legally, but Muslims in the area object to it. In 2010, the Supreme Court ruled to allow worship at the church, but it remains sealed.
Pope Francis Gets Sleep Whenever He Can, Even While Praying
The 80-year-old pontiff told Catholic TV 2000 that sometimes when he prays for long periods of time, he dozes off. But Saint Therese did it too he said, referring to a 19th century nun.
Some Indonesians Fear Country's Religious Intolerance Is Growing
People who fear that religious intolerance is growing in Indonesia point to the case of Jakarta's last governor. Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, known by many as Ahok, was a popular leader until he lost re-election during a campaign that appealed to identity politics. Now he is in prison, charged with blasphemy against Islam.
The Other Reformation: How Martin Luther Changed Our Beer, Too
The protest movement Luther launched 500 years ago revamped not only how Europe worshipped but how it drank. We'd call him the patron saint of beer except, well, he wouldn't like the "saint" part.
Christian Writer Banned From Liberty University Campus After Criticizing Trump Ally
The Christian university says it welcomes "peaceful debate" and that Jonathan Martin was removed because officials believed he intended to hold an unauthorized event on campus.
Hindu Nationalists Stir Up Controversy Over Taj Mahal
India's most famous monument, the Taj Mahal, is at the center of a bitter controversy stirred up by Hindu nationalists who say the Muslim emperor who built India's iconic monument was a "traitor."
Recipes For Reformation: A Menu To Mark Martin Luther
To mark the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther nailing his 95 Theses to the cathedral door in Wittenberg, Germany, we offer up a menu for a coffee-and-fellowship hour buffet of indulgences.