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World 7 years ago

S. Korean court allows conscientious objection to military service

South Korea's supreme court ruled Thursday that moral and religious beliefs are valid reasons to refuse the country's mandatory military service, in a case that has implications for hundreds of conscientious objectors.

Opinion 7 years ago

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Separating religion, politics: Voters beware

The more politics is kept away from religious teachings, the larger its potential for friction.

Opinion 7 years ago

'Devout' posture a must in campaigns

The religiosity of the candidates was like chili or sambal (chili paste) in an Indonesian dish, an obligatory ingredient that candidates flaunted shamelessly on a variety of social media platforms.

Opinion 7 years ago

Commentary: Rise women leaders of faith, to save 'reformasi'

Leading interfaith women have the authority to voice what is religious, and what is religious misunderstanding and abuse.

Editorial 8 years ago

EDITORIAL: Don't let the worst win

Vice President Jusuf Kalla admits such politicization of religion is difficult to avoid in the regional elections as the world has started to accept it as a norm.