Why Salman Rushdie’s ‘The Satanic Verses’ Remains So Controversial Decades After Its Publication

(ANALYSIS) One of the most controversial books in recent literary history, Salman Rushdie’s “The Satanic Verses,” was published three decades ago this month and almost immediately set off angry demonstrations all over the world, some of them violent. The book, “Satanic Verses,” goes to the heart of Muslim religious beliefs when Salman Rushdie, in dream sequences, challenges and sometimes seems to mock some of its most sensitive tenets.

AnalysisMyriam RenaudAugust 23, 2022Satanic Verses, Salman Rushdie, Prophet Muhammed, Attacks, Secondary FeatureComment

South Africa’s Faith Groups Counter Rising Xenophobic Attacks On Migrants

Amid increased attacks against migrants, faith-based groups around South Africa are launching several projects to counter xenophobia. The interfaith community has developed a national Hate Crimes Working group that is speaking out against violent attacks and providing practical help to victims.

Africa, NewsKim LawtonAugust 16, 2022South Africa, xenophobia, migrants, Attacks, asylum seeker, Cape Town, Operation Dudula, primary feature, Primary Feature, Zenger News, Zenger, Secondary FeatureComment

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