Archives for September, 2013

Freedom of Speech: A Core Islamic Value!

Epigraph: And if you are in doubt as to what We (Allah) have sent down to Our servant (Muhammad), then produce a Chapter like it, and call upon your helpers beside Allah, if you are truthful.  (Al Quran 2:24) Kaaba — The First House of God Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD Those […]

Deism: Common between Islam, Christianity and Judaism

Epigraph He is Allah, the Creator, the Maker, the Fashioner. His are the most beautiful names. All that is in the heavens and the earth glorifies Him, and He is the Mighty, the Wise.  (Al Quran 59:25) We need to enjoy the beauty around us every day and smell the roses, before it is too […]

Pope Francis assures atheists: You don’t have to believe in God to go to heaven

Posted by Rafiq A. Tschannen Source: The Independcnce     By Michael Day In comments likely to enhance his progressive reputation, Pope Francis has written a long, open letter to the founder of La Repubblica newspaper, Eugenio Scalfari, stating that non-believers would be forgiven by God if they followed their consciences. Responding to a list of […]