Anti-Islam Right Takes On Batman, DC Comics

Anti-Islam Right Takes On Batman, DC Comics

By uzzie on from www.deathandtaxesmag.com

From last year: Conservative site The Astute Bloggers, which claims to expose the “left-wing agenda,” helped rally their troops against Batman earlier this week, when they mentioned a new story line in which the Dark Knight heads to France and recruits a Muslim man named Nightrunner to join the French outpost of his new Batman, Inc. conglomerate.
France's controversial ban on Muslim veils and burqas takes effect; 2 arrested

France's controversial ban on Muslim veils and burqas takes effect; 2 arrested

By HijabGirl on from edition.cnn.com

France's controversial ban on wearing Islamic veils such as burqas took effect Monday.

The ban pertains to the burqa, a full-body covering that includes a mesh window over the face, and the niqab, a full-face veil that leaves an opening only for the eyes.

The hijab, which covers the hair and neck but not the face, and the chador, which covers the body but not the face, apparently are not banned by the law.
Halal Pork?

Halal Pork?

By elan on from www.elanthemag.com

When I first heard of ‘Halal Pork’ it was in French and already making waves in Europe. ‘Bakon Halal’ as it was called was a specialty on the menu at Muslim Beurger, a fast growing chain which started in Paris.
France bans Islamic veil in public

France bans Islamic veil in public

By Saladin on from www.bbc.co.uk

France's Senate has overwhelmingly approved a bill that would ban wearing the Islamic full veil in public.

The proposed measure was already backed by the lower house of parliament, the National Assembly, in July.

The ban will come into force in six months' time if it is not overturned by constitutional judges.

The ban has strong public support, but critics point out that only a tiny minority of French Muslims wear the full veil.
French Fast Food Chain Expands Halal-Only Option

French Fast Food Chain Expands Halal-Only Option

By MuslimVoices on from muslimvoices.org

French fast food chain Quick will expand its halal-only restaurants after customers doubled in a six-month trial period.
Rich Muslim vows to pay all French burka fines

Rich Muslim vows to pay all French burka fines

By l0gikal on from www.thefirstpost.co.uk

Flamboyant Rachid Nekkaz pledges €1m to pay fines of French Muslim women caught wearing the full veil
French PM Asks Muslims To Reject Full Face Veil

French PM Asks Muslims To Reject Full Face Veil

By MuslimVoices on from muslimvoices.org

French Prime Minister François Fillon inaugurated a mosque in a Paris today.

During his speech, he asked the crowd to reject public use of the full face veil.

“The Islam of France, the Islam you practice daily, has nothing to do with this caricature that dims the lights of your faith,” Fillon said, according to Reuters.

The French parliament will be debating the proposed ban on burqas and niqabs next week.
French Artist Wears Burqa For One Month

French Artist Wears Burqa For One Month

By MuslimVoices on from muslimvoices.org

French artist Bérengère Lefranc’s decides to wear a “burqa” for one month and write about it. The only person allowed to see her without it is her boyfriend.
France Votes to Punish Sarkozy

France Votes to Punish Sarkozy

By IslamOnline on from www.islamonline.net

PARIS – French voters went to polling stations Sunday, March 14, in regional elections forecast to punish French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s party in the last ballot-box test before the next presidential vote.
A French Hijabi Politician? Let the Islamophobia Begin

A French Hijabi Politician? Let the Islamophobia Begin

By elan on from www.elanthemag.com

An anti-capitalist French political party has fielded a young female activist to run in the upcoming regional elections in Vaucluse. The decision has both right and left-wing politicians up in arms. The reason? The candidate, Ilham Moussaid, wears the hijab. Read More

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