Ron Csillag

Ron Csillag writes for Religion News Service.

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Group puts Christian spin on Titanic disaster, anniversary

Apr 12, 2012 by Ron Csillag

(ENInews)--Capitalizing on the April 15 centenary of the RMS Titanic's sinking are a spate of books, films, educational and TV programs, and commemorative events around the world. Center-stage is the much-hyped 3-D version of James Cameron's 1997 epic movie "Titanic."

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Survey finds deep mistrust for Muslims in Canada

Mar 27, 2012 by Ron Csillag

c. 2012 Religion News Service TORONTO (RNS) A new poll shows that more than half of all Canadians distrust Muslims.

The nationwide survey indicates that as many as 52 percent of Canadians feel Muslims can be trusted "a little" or "not trusted at all." The poll showed that 48 percent of respondents said Muslims can be trusted "a lot" or "somewhat."

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Canadian imams declare fatwa against ‘honor killings’

Feb 06, 2012 by Ron Csillag

Muslim clerics in Canada issued a fatwa against so-called honor killings a week after three members of an Afghan family in Montreal were convicted of the murders of four relatives.

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Anglican network starts campaign for birth registrations

Jan 24, 2012 by Ron Csillag

January 24 (ENInews)--In industrialized nations, a birth certificate is taken for granted, even regarded as a bit of tedious bureaucracy. But in the developing world, the existence of such a record can mean the difference between full participation in citizenship, or barely living.

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