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Happy Vaisakhi! The History and Celebration of the Khalsa Panth
Sikhs celebrate the formation of the Khalsa The Vaisakhi is a monumental celebration among those who practice the Sikh faith. Vaisakhi is an annual commemoration of…
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Israel’s Jewish Marriage Database is a Red Flag
Ultra-Orthodox Jews propose international Jewish database. A plan by the ultra-Orthodox Jewish authorities to create a Jewish database[/tweetit] has caused a stir among Jews worldwide. Although…
Christianity
Coptic Churches Bombed on Palm Sunday by ISIS
State of emergency declared in Alexandria and Tanta, Egypt. Around 44 people were killed in Egypt after explosions occurred at the Cathedral of the Coptic Pope…
Christianity
LDS Church Responding to the Needs of the Homeless
LDS statement outlines efforts to help the homeless. Utah’s present crisis involving homelessness has been the topic of discussion among civic groups, business entities, and governments.…
Islam
Women Building New Mosque in CA That’s Open to All Genders
The mosque will be the second women’s mosque in the US and the first to be “all-inclusive.” A group of young Muslim women has taken the…
Christianity
LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson Hospitalized
LDS President Thomas S. Monson admitted to hospital Monday The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints president, Apostle Thomas S. Monson, has been admitted to…
Christianity
LDS Leaders Encourage Baptisms for the Dead
Mormons encouraged to baptize their dead ancestors. Last Saturday, during a Mormon conference held in Salt Lake City, Utah, the First Counselor in the First Presidency…
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White House Still Looking for Faith Partnership Director
When will Trump appoint a leader for the White House faith partnership office? The White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships was founded as the…
Atheism
FFRF Commercial Exposes Noah’s Ark Theme Park
FFRF attorney films commercial at Ark Encounter. Creationist leader Ken Ham had to go to court to secure taxpayer-funded subsidies to fund the construction of Ark…
Judaism
US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman Confirmed by Senate Committee
Friedman’s confirmation as US ambassador to Israel is a controversial move. Last Thursday, David Friedman was approved as the new ambassador to Israel[/tweetit] during a confirmation…
Atheism
Is There Life After Death? Some Atheists Hope So
Even some atheists believe in an afterlife. Despite the fact that the number of atheists has continued to increase globally, a recent survey indicated many atheists…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Says an Exorcist Needs to Be on Call
“A good confessor has to be very discerning, particularly when he has to deal with ‘real spiritual disorders,’ ” Pope Francis told priests during a Vatican…