‘Such racist treatment for his religious beliefs is unacceptable’ – Erdogan wades in on Ozil affair

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has hit out at the “unacceptable treatment” of Mesut Ozil, which he believes stems from prejudice towards the former Germany midfielder’s religious beliefs. Read more Ozil walked out on his international career after what he saw as “racism and disrespect” for his Turkish roots and claiming he had been made […]

Swedish Left Party politician ‘raped for his beliefs’ at knifepoint

Sweden’s Left Party leader in Falun, Patrik Liljeglod, has revealed that an armed man brutally attacked and raped him at knifepoint, allegedly for his political stance. Walking home at the end of July from a bus stop in Falun, he was suddenly attacked, threatened with a weapon and raped, Liljeglod disclosed on Facebook. Read more […]

Superstitions aren't the only beliefs driving Canada's Little League team

Baseball is famous for its superstitions. Some players and coaches have to wear certain clothes, eat the same pre-game meals and shake the same hands, the same way before every game. Canada’s entry in this year’s Little League World Series is no different. For the team from White Rock, B.C., everything revolves around what has come […]

A therapist explains why one of the most traditional beliefs about marriage is also the most damaging

Prayitno/Flickr Imagine accepting a job you had to stay in forever. Even if the pay stagnated, or there turned out to be no room for advancement, or your coworkers consistently brought in smelly lunches, you’d be legally obligated to stick it out. The thing about marriage is that you’re essentially taking the same leap of […]

Piers and Susanna TAKE DOWN 'repulsed' former DUP minister over shocking anti-gay beliefs

Nelson McCausland appeared on the ITV show to shed light on the party since Theresa May announced the Conservatives would be joining forces with the DUP to form a “stable” government.  However, the DUP’s strict opposition to gay marriage and abortion have become a cause of concern for both those who voted for and against […]

19 Questions I Have For Filipino “Medical” Practices And Beliefs Now That I'm A Adult

1. OK, so, I know soft drinks are bad, but why am I especially not allowed to drink it when I’m on my period? Does the carbonated shit mess with my uterus, is that it? View this image › 2. And speaking of, what’s the science behind washing my face with my first menstruation to […]