content tagged with religion

Freedom of belief in Turkey: Women repressed by both secular and pious segments of society

Freedom of belief in Turkey: Women repressed by both secular and pious segments of society

Problems regarding the freedom of religion or belief in Turkey are still awaiting solutions. Atheists, deists and agnostics face violations in every aspect of life.

21 April 2022 Hikmet Adal

Parliamentary Speaker: Secularism Shouldn't Take Place in Constitution

Parliamentary Speaker: Secularism Shouldn't Take Place in Constitution

Parliamentary Speaker Kahraman stating secularism shouldn’t be included in the constitution called for a religious constitution.

Joint Statement by Armenians, Assyrians against PYD

Joint Statement by Armenians, Assyrians against PYD

18 Christian institutions by joint statement have accused PYD and YPG of violating human rights, seizing private property, recruiting by force, imposing tax unlawfully, and intervening in curriculum of churches.

5 November 2015

Omits “Islam” from his ID Card, Now Threatened

Omits “Islam” from his ID Card, Now Threatened

In Adıyaman province, E.F. made inscription “İslam” in his ID card removed. His door was marked, he received three threatening letters. Human Rights Association resorted to the judgment related to the subject.

Imam Might Come Over Unannounced

Imam Might Come Over Unannounced

The family imam project implemented in an Adana district aims at standing by families in good and bad days and informing them on topics such as "bad habits" besides religious issues. Social Services Expert Karatay criticized the project as "ideologic".

11 March 2011 Ekin Karaca

"TRT Violates Impartiality Principle Again With Ramadan Programs”

"TRT Violates Impartiality Principle Again With Ramadan Programs”

ABF president Ali Balkiz called on TRT to treat equally all faiths, cultures and religions, and to broadcast programs taking into account the feelings of the unbelieving and ones who don’t fast.

12 August 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Media Sells Religion During Ramadan!

Media Sells Religion During Ramadan!

With the start of Ramadan, mainstream media began distributing tables showing fast breaking times, Korans, and fast breaking dinner menus.

12 August 2010 Berivan Tapan

None Takes Responsibility For Murders Of Three Protestants In Malatya Massacre Trial

None Takes Responsibility For Murders Of Three Protestants In Malatya Massacre Trial

In the sixth hearing of the murder trial in Malatya yesterday, Cuma Özdemir, Abuzer Yıldırım and Salih Gürler blamed Emre Günaydın as the planner of the whole incident. Günaydın tried to throw off the responsibility for the murders.

Suspects Blame Günaydın In Malatya Murders Of Three Protestants

Suspects Blame Günaydın In Malatya Murders Of Three Protestants

None of the suspects confess to the Malatya murders of the three Protestans. The court completes the interrogation of the arrested suspect Gürler, who also blames Günaydın. The Court will hear the other three arrested suspects.

13 May 2008 Erol Önderoğlu

Armed Attack Attempt On Protestant Church In Ankara

Armed Attack Attempt On Protestant Church In Ankara

The perpetrators come to a Kurtuluş (Salvation) Church in Ankara, ask for the pastor and leave after throwing threats. The association of Kurtuluş Churches ask for protection.

Heinrich Böll Foundation Publication

Turkish Feminists Discuss Effects of Religion on Women

The Heinrich Böll Foundation publication "Gender Discussions in Turkey" offers a timely contribution to the discussion on feminism and religion.

21 September 2007 Gökçe Gündüç

"Secularists' Fears Exaggerated" Say Feminists

Feminist Hidayet Tuksal, with Islamic beliefs, reacts to Turkey's major national daily Hürriyet's editor in chief Ertugrul Özkök for fanning fears of Islamic take over.

19 September 2007 Hidayet Tuksal