Religious tolerance

Queen Rania and manifestations of antisemitism in Jordan - opinion

The atmosphere in Jordan blurs the line between legitimate criticism of Israeli policy and antisemitism.

JORDAN’S QUEEN RANIA: She argued in a CNN interview in November 2023 that ‘Israel uses antisemitism to deflect criticism,’ the writers note.
EVYATAR DAVID, a 24-year-old hostage, is seen in a Hamas video released last month. While our hostages starve in tunnels, the world remains blind to their suffering, the writer charges.

Extremism and antisemitism are becoming mainstream - opinion

Christianity, illustrative

Why are religious leaders silent on antisemitism? - opinion

Visually impaired students recite the Koran written in braille during the holy fasting month of Ramadan at Raudlatul Makfufin Islamic boarding school in South Tangerang, on the outskirts of Jakarta, Indonesia, March 5, 2025.

Indonesian textbooks show major shift towards tolerance and inclusivity, report finds


Jewish SA Councilor heckled for mentioning Mandela, wearing Magen David

"It is the first time in these chambers that someone's religion or expression of their religion is being questioned. Can I ask that we tread cautiously?"

 People hold Palestinian and South African flags during a demonstration in support of Palestinians at Three Anchor Bay in Cape Town, South Africa, October 22, 2023.

Netanyahu blames 'left-wing extremists' for Yom Kippur clashes in Tel Aviv

The demonstrators were claiming that the services' gender segregation was inappropriate as such segregation is technically banned in public spaces. 

 Jews pray while activists protest against gender segregation in the public space during a public prayer on Dizengoff Square in Tel Aviv, on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, and the holiest of Jewish holidays, September 25, 2023.

WATCH: Pakistani man arrested for 'desecrating' Bible with his slippers

The man’s actions were brought to light when footage of him hitting the bible with a slipper emerged on X.

 Illustrative image of a bible.

Christian embassy chief: Jerusalem attacks raise Feast of Tabernacles concerns

Evangelical visa challenges on their way to a solution, International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem says.

ICEJ President Dr. Juergen Buehler speaking Sunday night at the opening of the sixth Christian Media Summit in Jerusalem, hosted by the Israel Government Press Office.

This man can save Israel from disaster – if he acts now - opinion

Israel's education system is set to collapse. Only Education Minister Yoav Kisch can save it. If not, we can see the country fall behind and sink even more.

 EDUCATION MINISTER Yoav Kisch attends a meeting of the Knesset Education Committee, earlier this month.

At least five killed in Hindu-Muslim clashes south of New Delhi

The violence erupted after a Hindu religious procession passed through the Muslim-dominated Nuh region, in Haryana state, the officials said.

 Police detain protestors during a protest against what they say are attacks on Muslims following clashes the previous week triggered by remarks, made by ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) members, on Prophet Mohammed, in Kolkata, India, June 15, 2022.

Florida rabbi faces antisemitic harassment after speaking up at a school board vote

The rabbi was attending the meeting to speak out against Charles Van Zant, who is trying to censor literature and teach "Christian moral values" in state schools.

 Demonstrators hold antisemitic symbols and signs as they protest outside the Tampa Convention Center, where Turning Point USA’s Student Action Summit was being held, in Tampa, Florida on July 23, 2022.

Secular, Orthodox Israelis open up about religious tensions in Israel - survey

Findings show that the secular public feels under attack from the other side in higher percentages than the ultra-orthodox sector does.

 A Secular woman argues with an Ultra orthodox jewish man outside a memorial service for Rabbi Hayyim ben Jacob Abulafia in the northern Israeli city of Tiberias on February 17, 2019.

Pakistan rejects US commission report on religious freedom

Prime minister’s aide tells The Media Line that Pakistan’s blasphemy laws are not being misused against minority groups

 Muslims attend Eid al-Fitr prayers to mark the end of the fasting month of Ramadan in Peshawar, Pakistan April 22, 2023.

What kind of tolerance is needed in Israel today? - opinion

Tolerance can mean all kinds of things these days. It appears that we are afflicted with “tolerance confusion.”

 IT APPEARS that we are afflicted with tolerance confusion, says the writer.