Monthly Archives: December, 2011
Post-9/11 and the problem of abstraction
Architect company MVRDV provoked shock and outrage in early december when its plan for the building of two skyscrapers in Seoul, South Korea, came to public attention. The two buildings … Continue reading
Punk’s not dead — in Islam.
The 80s British anarcho-punk band Conflict is hanging in there — like U2, the Rolling Stones, and all the other bands that they no doubt detest. So, as the decades … Continue reading
People of Shambhala — religious minorities against Islamist violence
From People of Shambhala People of Shambhala is a new website dedicated to raising awareness of the discrimination, oppression, and violence suffered on a daily basis by minority religions around … Continue reading
Paul Weston: Britain now has a different kind of political party
Last month Britain’s Independent newspaper reported that the controversial English Defence League movement, which campaigns against radical Islam, had signed a “pact” with the relatively new British Freedom Party. The … Continue reading
All-American Muslims call for support over boycott of TLC show
All-American Muslims, a TLC show, has created something of a firestorm of controversy. Those objecting to the show, which follows American Muslims in their daily lives, claim that it is … Continue reading
Veena Malik’s explosive photo shoot
Model and actress Veena Malik caused outrage in Pakistan earlier this month after appearing naked (although with the body carefully positioned to preserve modesty) on the cover of FHM magazine.
China’s brutality and Tibetans’ increasing despair
At least 12 Tibetan monks and nuns have set themselves of fire, in acts of self-immolation, this year, in protest against the increasing oppressiveness of the Chinese Government. However, the … Continue reading
