That religion and reason have to clash is a fallacy which has plagued the intellectual sphere since the middle ages. Referring to Pope Benedict’s speech at the British parliament, sociologist Randy Davis reiterates the possibility of the two getting along, more importantly working hand in hand to help mankind in its quest to find the truth.

A Turkish provincial police chief decided to write a book on the Gulen Movement and its alleged ties to Turkey’s government circles. The book is full of slander and unfounded claims according to renowned journalist Samil Tayyar.

Today’s Zaman columnist Huseyin Gulerce answer criticisms that Gulen Movement gave up its apathetic approach by his inspirer’s call for a “yes” vote on Turkey’s constitutional change referendum. Gulerce argues that this move by Fethullah Gulen does not mean a politicization of the movement.

Fethullah Gulen’s ideas of tolerance and peaceful coexistence among adherents of different religions and cultures catch on quickly.

A former US ambassador has said he wishes Turkish intellectual Fethullah Gülen’s ideas will spread to the Arab world. David Newton, former US ambassador to Iraq and Yemen, said last week at an iftar (fast-breaking dinner) hosted by Maryland Turkish-American Inhabitants (MARTI), a non-profit organization established in December 2003, that “the mother of all values is tolerance.”

Abdulhamit Bilici, in his article that appeared in Today’s Zaman, talks about how disinformation can harm a large group of people whether intentionally or inadvertently. He is very disappointed professionally by a report that’s been published by the Stratfor Global Intelligence. Bilici points out the lack of sufficient information and prejudices in the report.

Today’s Zaman columnist and academician Dr. Ihsan Yilmaz talked about a recently published report on Turkey by the US-based think tank Stratfor. According to Yilmaz the reports “shows once again that it is not easy to comprehend and analyze the complex, sophisticated and multilayered transformations taking place in Turkey.”

Australia's education system is considered to have some of the highest standards in the world and enjoys international recognition.

Over the past decades, Australia has emerged as one of the top five providers of international education services, after the US, the UK, Germany and France.

Turkish intellectual and scholar Fethullah Gulen, who recently called for Turkish public to vote to approve a constitutional amendment package, said that the reform package has changes critical for the future of Turkey and that his call is not related to any political party.