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Why is May 9th So Important To Scientology?
May 9th is an important day for Scientologists for the following five reasons: 5 Reasons Why May 9 is Important to Scientologists[/tweetthis] 1. May 9, 1950…
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The Core Elements of Jewish Identity: An Interview with ‘Typically Jewish’ Author Nancy Kalikow Maxwell
Jews have historically stood somewhat apart from others, while at the same time being part of the community. What does it feel like to be Jewish?…
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Grabbing a Cheeseburger: Enlightened Kashrut
An enlightened approach to Jewish education begins by teaching not from the standpoint of religion In my last article, we set basic educational guidelines for how…
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My Dad’s 20 Years as a Scientology Church Staff Member
My dad is a pretty amazing man, having re-invented himself a few times during my life. When I was a kid growing up in Maine, my…
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Educating Israel: The True Return of Our People by Rabbi Michael Shevack
In this, the final article on my series “Re-JEW-venating the Jew”, I would like to propose something very bold. Actually, it is not very bold. It…
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One Mother’s Calling as a Disaster Response Volunteer
How one Scientologist got started as a Volunteer Minister and how it’s improved her life and the lives of those around her. Kirstie is one of…
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Enlightened Judaism: A Spiritual Algorithm by Rabbi Michael Shevack
The spiritual insights that will merge out of this algorithm can be systematically taught and cultured to bring about a new Jewish Enlightenment. In my last…
Hindu
Protest Ensues After Two Women Under Age 50 Enter the Sabarimala Temple
Hindu nationalists are hell bent to scuttle the Supreme Court judgment. Two women devotees, Kanakadurga and Bindu, created history in Kerala, the south Indian state, when…
Anglicanism
An Ahmadi Muslim’s Message on Christmas
Christmas is a joyous time for Christians all around the world. People’s faces shine with excitement on Christmas. Decorations and adornments can be seen all around.…
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Aaradhya’s India: The Whole World Is Our Family
A 7-year-old girl shares her pride in her home country, India, in a video posted to Facebook. Scientologist Wayne Hanson, a regular contributor to the STAND…
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Video of Racist Bullying in Huddersfield is Not Shocking… It Happened to Me Too
There is ample evidence that media coverage of Muslims and Islam is disproportionately negative. I was deeply disturbed by viral footage of a young Syrian refugee…
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Celebrating Thanksgiving as an Ahmadi Muslim
Thanksgiving is an opportunity to reflect on the blessings bestowed upon us. Thanksgiving is a holiday celebrated here in North America. On this day people don’t…