Stories about Religion from April, 2006
The shaman of Myanmar
Ian, a tourist in Yangoon, meets the famous shaman U Shein of Myanmar. U Shein is known for his magic goldash powder. The shaman's followers allege that this powder can...
Coinciding festivals
Toe, a Filipino blogger now living in Cambodia tries to figure out why the holy week, the Cambodian new year and several other events from different cultures coincide around the...
Pulse of the Saudi Blogosphere
It had been a relatively quiet week in the Saudi blogosphere this week. However, several good posts can be found by bloggers from inside the country, and also by those...
Polish Blogosphere Update
On the literary front, As the Warsaw Crow Flies notes the death of Polish author Stanislaw Lem. On Lem, Warsaw Crow writes: Having only read his novel Solaris, I can't...
China: Qing Ming festival
An astute observation in a post at The Useless Tree regarding China's Qing Ming festival—which took place last week—in which people go and sweep the graves of their relatives: “If...
Ethiopia: religion
Ethiopian blogger, Aqumada posts on Ethiopians and Religion and posts an article called “Soul Searching” by Fasil Yitbarek.
India: Painting Hindu Gods
Blowin’ in the wind attempts to understand MF Hussain's creative urges and motives when it comes to potrayal of Hindu gods and godesses in his art.
China: Christianity vs. Communism
In China, the disappearance of blogs has become part of blogging life. Not an accepted part, however. More than just badges of blogger honor, the increasing number of Chinese blogs...
The Week That Was in Bahrain
Bahrain made the headlines worldwide this week after 58 party-goers were killed when a traditional dhow sank, off the Kingdom last Thursday (March 31). Bloggers were quick to react to...
Mongolia: Tom Terry-rist
Tom Terry has a translation of a Mongolian newspaper article charging Eagle TV (which is the Christian station that Terry runs) with terrorism for causing divisions among Mongols. Luke Distelhorst...
South Asia: Shaking hands with men
Does a woman, in accordance with her faith – refusing to shake a man's hand account for a parallel to racism? Vislumbres asks some uncomfortable questions.
Bahrain: A glimpse of Iraqi art
Mahmood offers a glimpse of Iraqi art in his recent Vlog which he shot during his recent visit to Albareh Gallery. He envy whoever buys any piece from Mr. Al-Bahrani’s...
Palestine: Bellydancing out, cinema in!
Sabbah seems to be angry on recent news about Hamas intentions to ban religiously-forbidden practices (from Islam point of view) in Palestine. He is afraid that Hamas is going to...
Pulse of the Saudi Blogosphere
It's another eventful week in the Saudi blogosphere, so let's get started with our weekly roundup… Providing a proper work environment for Saudi women was one of the major goals...
Ethiopia's bloggers tackle bomb blasts and fasting
Ethiopia's bloggers turned reporters and detectives as a series of mysterious blasts rocked the country's capital Addis Ababa. No one was injured in a small explosion outside a coffee processing...
Cayman Islands: Easter hypocrisy
“Cayman ministers will speak out about a stupid fictitious book or a movie with homosexual undercurrents, but they’ll have Easter egg hunts on their lawns to celebrate the resurrection of...
India: Loyalties
Indian Muslims on the position Muslims find themselves in India – “The two Muslim teachers gave application asking for leave for Haj were asked by the Education Officer, a woman,...
China: Qing Ming festival
In ‘Hell Money,’ Outside In blogger Jo gives a rundown of Qing Ming (grave sweeping festival) past, present and future.
House of worship law
Per the latest revisions in the law, for purposes of establishing a house of worship, religious congregations are now required to have a minimum of 90 members. They must also...
South Africa: Evangelical misinformation
Idland is concerned about some evangelical posters on display in South Africa that claim they can cure HIV/AIDS...”In a country where fighting misinformation is a major part of the battle...
Bangladesh: Moderate Muslims
Mash, a Bangladeshi blogger attempts to answer question put to Moderate Muslims.
