Turks Examine Their Muslim Devotion After Poll Says Faith Could Be Waning

Source:NPR Date:12Feb2019

Erdogan has said he aims to create a “pious generation” that will “work for the construction of a new civilization.” That, Cagaptay says, is generating a backlash among

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Turkey’s religious authority surrenders to political Islam

Source:The Economist Date:19Jan2018

Diyanet has a knack for odd and outrageous pronouncements. The body had already made it known that celebrating the new year, playing the lottery, feeding dogs at home, and purchasing Bitcoin were

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Turkish youth overwhelmingly against ‘other,’ study says

Source:Hurriyet Daily News Date:23Dec2017

Bad news is that young Turks are increasigly prejudiced againts the “other”, goos news is secularism and Kemalism is back in vague.

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