November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month. Philippa Humphreys explains what IAM represents and why it’s important.
How significant is Pope Francis’ recent statement on same-sex relationships?
Pope Francis made headlines for saying that same sex couples should be allowed ‘civil unions’. But how significant is this ? William Nixon reports.
Catholicism Can’t Catch a Break
The Catholic Church is not known for its simplicity when it comes to matters of judgement and interpretation. That same perplexment is associated with former Pope Benedict XVI’s recent claims against his “opponents” and his […]
The Seyi Omooba Debate: Do Religious Beliefs Excuse Homophobic Behaviour?
In March 2019, Seyi Omooba was cast in the part of Celie, the leading role in the upcoming production of The Color Purple at the Curve Theatre, Leicester– a show based off a 1982 novel […]
Blasphemy Laws Must be Consigned to History
Ireland recently voted to remove the crime of blasphemy from its constitution. Only fifty years ago this country resembled a Catholic theocracy, it has now begun to remove the last vestiges of religious privilege from […]
My Week as a Muslim
Tyler Denyer reviews the new and controversial documentary on Channel 4 that has had the whole country talking. With Halloween passing and cultural appropriation becoming a strong controversial topic again, Channel 4 have put […]
Leeds pioneers faith-based therapy
Leeds University researchers pioneer treatment which incorporates religion as central to its practice. Research by the University of Leeds has produced a new form of therapy which actively embraces Muslim patients’ religious belief as part […]
Langar on Campus: Leeds Sikh Society teaches us about community and harmony
Integration is possible if we are willing to talk, share and celebrate each other’s festive moments, be it cultural, social or religious. The University of Leeds Sikh Society recently organised an incredible event, ‘Langar on […]
Some faith with your force? No, thank you
When you go to the cinema, you can expect a number of things: overpriced popcorn bearing only a vague hint of flavour; floors that you struggle to peel yourself away from after each step; adverts […]
Interfaith Week: A Fresher’s Glimpse at LUU’s Wide Range of Faith Societies
Interfaith week, was, for me, the most amazing week of university so far, and this is coming from someone who’s loved every minute of my uni experience since Freshers week. Personally, the interfaith fun started […]
Terrorism Has No Religion
Terrorism has no religion. If I could have that tattooed on my forehead (trust me, there is enough room) to suddenly appear in the aftermath of terrorist attacks I probably would. To say, at 18 […]
Religion in Videogames: Devils, Politics and Prophets
Religion is as inescapable in videogames as it is in real life, whether you believe in it or not. Whether its presence only extends to brief mentions of gods or it is as blatant as […]