Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan

Japan’s Aim to Disband Unification Church Obscures Longtime Political Rivalries

As the Unification Church defends itself in response to an October 13 request by the Japanese government for a court order to strip the

Boring sermon

Boring Sermons—Is There A Cure?

Our Rabbi was a good man, a wise man, a sterling moral example to the community. He was also boring as. To put it

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Embracing Spirituality Can Enhance Mental Wellbeing According the Gallop Poll

A 10-year Gallup study offers new perspectives on the connection between religion and one’s well-being, providing the latest evidence that a commitment to religious

Unity in the Community at the Hollywood Faith and Blue Festival 2023

Unity in the Hollywood Community Under the Banner of ‘Faith and Blue’

The Los Angeles Police Department, local churches, and scores of community partners joined forces in an afternoon and evening of camaraderie and fun for Hollywood’s

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Pakistan’s Debut in the Miss Universe Contest Sparks Outrage

A Pakistani contender for next month’s Miss Universe beauty pageant has ignited a controversy in her traditionally conservative Muslim-majority homeland. Not only is she

Jerusalem

U.S. State Department Report Explores Global Efforts in the Fight Against Antisemitism

Ten days before Palestinian militants attacked Israel on October 7, threatening a Middle East conflict all but certain to further stoke anti-Jewish sentiment, the

Protestant Sermon

Despite The Plummeting Importance of Religion in the Lives of Americans, There Is a Silver Lining, According to Study

The answer to the question, “Is religion the most important thing in your life?” is meeting with an increasingly negative response, according to a

Gavin Newsom

California Governor Vetoes Legislation Targeting Caste Discrimination

Governor Gavin Newsom of California has vetoed Senate Bill 403, a bill aimed at being the first in the U.S. to prohibit discrimination based

Pope Francis

Pope Opens Vatican Summit on Future of Catholicism

The Vatican has initiated a highly awaited summit focused on renewing the Catholic Church—a monthlong event in which both bishops and laypeople are likely

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Survey Reveals More Americans Remain Spiritual Yet Religiously Unaffiliated

The number of individuals in the United States who do not identify with any religious group is on the rise, indicating that they exhibit