Tag: religion and politics
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Tamil Nadu Minister Urges Priests to Focus on Puja, Not Politics in Temples
Priests and Politics: A Call for Distinction in Tamil Nadu In a recent statement that drew attention across Tamil Nadu, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Minister P. K. Sekarbabu urged that temple priests should refrain from engaging in political activities within places of worship. Speaking in Chennai, the minister emphasized that temples are sacred…
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Pastor Adeboye Calls Tinubu to Demand 90-Day Victory Over Terrorists or Resign
Rallying Call from a Spiritual Leader The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has publicly challenged President Bola Tinubu to take decisive action against terrorism in Nigeria. In a message that blends moral urgency with pragmatic governance, Adeboye urged the president to command the service chiefs to defeat…
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Malaysia as a Second Palestine: Reframing Siege Mentality in Muslim Public Discourse
Introduction: A Contested Metaphor and Its Stakes The recent rhetoric surrounding Malaysia’s national and religious identity has taken a provocative turn. Ahmad Marzuk Shaary, a public figure in Malaysia, drew a controversial parallel between the country and Palestine, effectively reframing a sovereign nation as a stateless territory enmeshed in siege-like conditions. This framing—portraying Malaysia as…