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Quick Hits 138 – We need to call religious extremism what it is – extreme!

Why extreme views may not be violent but still can an effect on public safety.

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Quick Hits 131 – So, what’s up with Christian extremism?

The links between Christians extremism and the far-right.

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I’m right, you’re wrong, GO TO HELL!

Blasphemy laws are still common around the world. Why?

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Just because you don’t eat meat doesn’t mean I can’t: Don’t kill me for it!

We can agree to disagree on our personal choices, even those which are harmful to the planet: what we cannot do is impose our views on others violently.

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Why does Canada keep letting terrorists out of prison?

Canada has an appallingly weak record when it comes to keeping terrorists in prison

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The unhelpful influence of foreign hateful preachers

There are many examples where ‘imported’ religious leaders poison the minds of followers: this practice has to stop.

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When men of God say “Don’t love your neighbour – kill him”

Religious people are supposed to spread love and tolerance, not violence. So what do we do with those who advocate extremism and terrorism?

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August 6, 2015: Mosque bombing in Saudi Arabia

On this day in 2015, ISIS claimed responsibility for a bombing at a mosque in southwest Saudi Arabia that killed 15 including security forces members.

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ISIS terrorists stormed a church in France, took hostages and killed an 84-year old priest (26 July, 2016)

On this day in 2016, ISIS terrorists stormed a church in France region and took hostages, killing an 84-year old priest before they were shot by police.

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Family burned alive for trying to flee ISIS held territory (July 24, 2016)

On this day in 2016, ISIS burned alive a family, including a 2-year old child, for trying to escape from the so-called Caliphate outside of Kirkuk.