Patricia Ange's Blog, page 17

Who are the Rohingya Muslims?

Why are the more than one million Rohingya in Myanmar considered the ‘world’s most persecuted minority’?

http://aje.io/5zm9q

#WearImFrom: A History Remembered Through Unexploded Bombs – NBC News

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/wearimfrom-history-remembered-through-unexploded-bombs-n794601

We need to reclaim the Hajj pilgrimage from the clutches of commercialisation | The Independent

Once every year, Muslims from all corners of the world set course for one of Islam’s holiest sites in the city of Mecca. The pilgrimage to the holy city in the Hejaz region of Saudi Arabia is a religious obligation that every adult Muslim with the ability and means must fulfill at least once before the end of their life.

What makes the journey so important is that it replicates the steps of the Prophet Muhammad from over 1,400 years ago. The Hajj journey takes in several locations around Mecca and lasts five days. Those days are determined every year based on the Islamic lunar calendar—Hajj should take place in its final month, Dhu al-Hijja.

Unfortunately, the growth of high rise complexes and luxury hotels have changed the experience of Hajj for rich pilgrims, while poorer pilgrims find it increasingly difficult to afford lodgings

Hajj is an epic human journey, a great assertion of faith, community and ordinary people’s courage. It is also an extremely challenging experience: walking in blazing heat, finding a “perfect spot” for prayer when hundreds of thousands are also doing the same, queuing up for food and amenities. I find the Hajj journey a real test of patience and self-control, humbleness, and brotherhood – a real school for applied social ethics! Despite physical and emotional challenges, every year, I see people weeping with joy and sorrow, praying through the night, emerging spiritually renewed and revitalised and achieving a sense of peace and harmony.

http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/hajj-saudi-arabia-mecca-pilgrimage-commercialisation-riches-reclaim-worship-a7919606.html

Controversial Nashville Statement On Biblical Sexuality Sparks Criticism On Twitter

At a time when the nation is divided, when the Klu Klux Klan and Neo-Nazis are coming out in the open to intimidate other groups of people, instead of speaking out against hate and calling for reconciliation these so called religious leaders are calling for more decisiveness for more hate.

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 I don’t know the religion they preach about. My Lord was always seeking to bring the outcast into the family.

   

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http://www.ibtimes.com/controversial-nashville-statement-biblical-sexuality-sparks-criticism-twitter-2584077

Africa needs just democracy, not western democracy – Kagame | Africanews

 always interesting to read others perception of  “Democracy” especially countries that were victims of colonization.

http://www.africanews.com/2017/08/29/africa-needs-just-democracy-not-western-democracy-kagame/

Floods in India, Bangladesh and Nepal kill 1,200 and leave millions homeless | The Independent

 

Harvey may force 30,000 people into shelters while flooding will linger, officials warn – The Washington Post

We all learned from Katrina that shelters are not the safest places to be. The possibility of loosing your home can have devastating effects on a person mentally, physically and medically.

Let’s pray that Texas remembers this little fact and provides for needed security and medical and mental health personnel inside all shelters. I know the Red Cross has volunteer disaster teams with these types of personnel as well as clergy who respond in times of need.

If you have family affected or simply want to help shelter people there are organizations that you can contact.

We pray that the government and charity organizations are better prepare this time around.

http://www.okayplayer.com/culture/airbnb-hurricane-harvey-victims.html

https://www.google.com/amp/abc13.com/amp/weather/how-to-help-the-victims-of-hurricane-harvey/2348094/

http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2017/08/27/how_to_help_hurricane_harvey_victims.html

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/full-extent-of-harveys-aftermath-starts-to-come-into-chilling-focus/2017/08/27/1b2b184a-8b56-11e7-8df5-c2e5cf46c1e2_story.html?utm_term=.380b082b148b

George Lincoln Rockwell, father of American Nazis, still in vogue for some

George Lincoln Rockwell, father of American Nazis, still in vogue for some

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/aug/27/george-lincoln-rockwell-american-nazi-party-alt-right-charlottesville?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_WordPress

‘Life-changing consequences:’ HMRC warns on risks of hiding wealth offshore in new crackdown

UK is cracking down meanwhile the USA is strangely silent.

‘Life-changing consequences:’ HMRC warns on risks of hiding wealth offshore in new crackdown –

“Penalties are increasing for those who are not paying the right amount of tax on their offshore assets, and you can even face criminal prosecution,” the one-page warning from HMRC said. “Under new rules, you could face further penalties based on the value of the assets as well as the tax due, resulting in potentially life-changing consequences.” http://www.businessinsider.com/hmrc-warning-dont-hide-wealth-offshore-transparency-crackdown-2017-8?&platform=bi-androidapp

We are getting the clearest signals yet that China is clamping down on overseas property investment

We are getting the clearest signals yet that China is clamping down on overseas property investment –

Global property markets are likely to feel the impact of increased restrictions by Chinese authorities on foreign investment in the second half of this year. http://www.businessinsider.com/china-clamping-down-on-overseas-property-investment-2017-8?&platform=bi-androidapp