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The local face of a global movement

TOMORROW is Whitsun, now often called Pentecost, the day on which the church remembers how the first followers of Jesus were filled with the Holy Spirit. Read

Sign love will overcome evil

THIS week, on Wednesday, we marked the Feast of St George, the traditional patron saint of England. Read

Jews see right to vote as a privilege

THERE is a general principle in support of majorities within Judaism. Read

Celebration of rebirth

VAISAKHI is a time for joyous celebrations, reflections and resolutions, for gratitude, sacrifice and commitment as well as the exercising of love for all. Read

Ancient rites unite Muslims

HAJJ, or pilgrimage to Makka, is one of the pillars of Islam. Every adult Muslim who has the financial means and enjoys good health is obliged to make the journey to Makka to perform the rites of Hajj at least once in their life. Read

Faiths in our city

IN THE light of the reactions to what many seem to think Archbishop Rowan Williams said in his lecture on civil and religious law in England, we would like to share our perspectives on what he actually said, and the implications for Birmingham. Read

Unlocking our spiritual self

THE transformation of the human consciousness in the 21st century is essential. Read

Archbishop's call to reason and dialogue

IT IS incumbent upon religious leaders to initiate debate in order to discuss and deal with challenges of their time. Read

Celebration of enlightenment

PARINIRVANA - or Nirvana day is the Mahayana Buddhist festival marking the anniversary of Buddha's death. This year it fell yesterday. Read

Recapturing spirit of Lent

IT IS almost exactly a month since many of us made New Year resolutions to live a more healthy life, spend less money or perhaps to take up a new hobby. Read

Bad news or good news?

DO WE really prefer bad news over good? Read

Martin Luther King's dream still eludes us

HAD he lived to see it, the Rev Dr Martin Luther King would have been 79 years old next Tuesday. Read

We must remember and relive exodus

JEWS have a biblical command to remember the exodus from Egypt every day of their lives. Read

Why events in Pakistan affect us all

WE LIVE in a time in the history of mankind when the whole wide world has become a global village. Read

Dr Mohammad Naseem

Why events in Pakistan affect us all

WE LIVE in a time in the history of mankind when the whole wide world has become a global village. Read

Making a difference -big or small

AS ANOTHER year draws to a close and a new year beckons, many people naturally find themselves reflecting on how they live their lives and how they might make a positive difference in the world. Read

The folly of ignoring our past mistakes

PAST civilisations did not get destroyed because they were hit by hordes of enemy forces. They disappeared because of the cracks that developed within their body structure. Read

Candles mark victory over persecution

THIS week the Jewish community is celebrating the festival of Chanukah - the festival of lights. Read