Independent World Report
Look: here is Independent World Report. It’s a new bimonthly reader-supported magazine covering the forgotten and untold stories of the world. It just launched. Subscribe to it if you can!
The editor is Tasneem Khalil. You know Tasneem – he used to report on corruption and police misconduct in Bangladesh, until one midnight he was arrested and his computer was seized and he was beaten up. He’s in Sweden now and he’s started this terrific magazine. I’m proud to say I have an article in the first issue. There’s one on the Moroccan occupation of Western Sahara. There’s a lot.
OB: “The problem is that religious law is sacred law and as such is above mere human needs and wishes. Attempts to change laws and customs are often countered by claims that they were ordained by God and that it is human impertinence and blasphemy to attempt to improve them.”
I believe that this occurs in Islam, but does it happen re Catholicism? I ask this because the Catholic Church has long interpreted Matthew 16:18 as an open cheque, giving the Pope the right to order things as he pleases here below, in the name of God and on his behalf.
A good article and a very welcome site. Bookmarked.
It looks like a very interesting publication, deserving support. I have subscribed.
Ian – note the “often” – that’s to anticipate questions like yours!
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You’re a prince, Eric.
Well, so long as I’m not fated to spend a lifetime as a useless decoration, opening the Ascot races or the latest public building. I wouldn’t mind being included on the Civil List, however.
This looks great; I’ve subscribed also.