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‘But, Where Are You Really From?’ Reflections of a Maltese Muslim on Belonging and Identity

February 23, 2019 · Ibtisam Sadegh ·

Reflections of a Maltese Muslim on belonging, ‘halfies’ and ‘oxymoron’ identities.

Tagged With: Christianity, Islam, national identity, religion

Christian Religion, Identity and Marxism: Can They Be Compatible? An interview with Giovanni Franzoni, progressive dissident theologian

July 16, 2018 · Michael Grech ·

Dom Franzoni died on the 13th of July 2017. He had founded the San Paolo Base Community in Rome. This interview commemorates his thoughts and achievements.

Tagged With: activism, religion, social justice

Good Friday, Imperialism and Emancipation

March 28, 2018 · Michael Grech & Peter Mayo ·

Christ’s Passion should encourage us to be more compassionate to each other and to challenge the status quo.

Tagged With: democracy, emancipation, imperialism, religion

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