Catholicism
LGBTQ Support Group Formed at a Kansas Catholic University
Newman University students form a group to support the Catholic school’s LGBTQ community. Newman University student Ruben Lerma has spoken out on the complex difficulties of…
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Christianity
Franklin Graham Fires Against New Bill Banning Gay-Conversion Therapy
Rev. Franklin Graham supports conversion therapy, declaring “homosexuality is defined by God as sin.” Franklin Graham made his displeasure known as democratic lawmakers introduced the Therapeutic…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Gives Surprise TED Talk, Emphasizes Inclusion
Pope Francis surprised a TED Talk audience last week. The TED Talk experience is something many people hope to experience. Some people want to reach that…
Christianity
First Black Female Episcopal Bishop Installed on Saturday
Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows replaces Right Reverend Catherine M. Waynick. Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows was elected in 2016 at the diocesan convention to be the first female bishop[/tweetit] in Episcopal…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Makes Historic Visit to Egypt
Main focus of Pope Francis’s visit was violence against Christians; trip included visit to Cairo’s 1,000 year old Al- Azhar mosque. Pope Francis made his much-awaited…
Christianity
Today’s Top 5 Most Shared Religion News Stories 05/01/17
Today’s Top 5 Most Shared Religion News Stories 05/01/17 #1, 13,500 shares: “UP CM Yogi Adityanath warned Hindu Yuva Vahini in closed dore meeting said- check…
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May 1, 2017
Christianity
United Methodist Council Says LGBT Bishop’s Consecration is Invalid
United Methodist Church members divided over the issue of LGBT clergy, but Judicial Council votes against lesbian bishop. “I’m in deep prayer, reminding myself of what…
Christianity
United Methodist Church Sets Special Session to Discuss LGBT Inclusion
United Methodist Church session in 2019 will focus on LGBT inclusion. Evolution in sexuality has led some churches to question whether to include or exclude people…
Christianity
Philosopher Who Legitimized Theism in Academic Philosophy Named Templeton Prize Laureate
Professor Alvin Plantinga awarded 2017 Templeton Prize for his philosophy work. Alvin Plantinga, who worked at the Calvin College between 1963 and 1982, and at the…
Christianity
Mormon Scholars File Brief Over Trump’s Travel Ban
To Mormons, the anti-immigration stance which causes Muslims to suffer can bring up racial memories. Mormon history has become a surprise ally of Muslims fearful of…
Agnosticism
USCIRF Adds Russia to list of Worst Religious Freedom Violators in 2017 Report
Banning of Jehovah’s Witnesses catapulted Russia to the list of shame. The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) declared in its yearly report that the…
Christianity
New Jehovah’s Witness Headquarters Hosts First Open Houses
Jehovah’s Witnesses are conducting a series of open houses at their new headquarters outside New York City. The Jehovah's Witness denomination is among the most popular…