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The Gifts of Shintoism
Life is everywhere, say the followers of Shinto. The sanctified and blessed may be found in animals, in plants, as well as in things that appear…
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The Gifts of Jainism
Buddha was not the only holy man teaching in India around the 5th century B.C.E. At the same time, one called Mahavira was also accumulating disciples…
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The Gifts of Hinduism
On July 16, 1945, in a desert in New Mexico, American theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer witnessed the culmination of the project he had led for…
Christianity
The Gifts of Christianity
If you live on this planet, the odds are about one in three that you are a Christian. The most populous religion on earth, Christianity is…
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“Operation Do Something About It” – Scientology Documentary Chronicles Church’s Largest Humanitarian Response In Its History
We all have our Covid stories. If you’re old enough to read this, chances are that you remember—along with the other 8 billion witnesses—the single event…
Ethics
“Incurring the Wrath of a Holy God?” – Alabama Frozen Embryo Ruling DOES Incur the Wrath of Religious Groups
Human life cannot be wrongfully destroyed without incurring the wrath of a holy God—Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Tom Parker (concurring that frozen embryos are children)…
Christianity
Alleged Conversion of Muslim Girl to Christianity by Her Public School Teacher Unleashes Legal Tempest
Referred to as “B.D.” in court filings to protect her identity, a teenage Muslim girl converted to Christianity allegedly due to her teacher’s active proselytization during…
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Oklahoma: Both Sides Cite Religious Freedom in Ongoing Legal Dispute Over America’s First Religious Public School
It began in May of this year when Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill into law that gave a tax incentive to parents who send…
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According to Gallup, Religion Is Good For You
A recent Gallup study, based on 10 years of data, indicates that religious people globally are more positive, have more social safety nets and are more…
Catholicism
A “Sea Change For American Democracy?” – Battle Lines Drawn Over America’s First Religious Public School
It violates Oklahoma state law and Oklahoma’s constitution which forbids the use of taxpayer funds or property from being used, directly or indirectly for the use…
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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 Faith and…
Christianity
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 study released…