Christianity
Minnesota Christians wish Muslims a “Blessed Ramadan”
Churches in Minnesota display “Blessed Ramadan” signs in support of their Muslim neighbors. Minnesota is one of the states that saw a lot of hate crimes…
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Pope Francis Will Address Crowd at D.C.’s National Mall During “Together 2016”
Pope Francis to address crowd during the Together 2016 Event at National Mall in D.C. with video message. Together 2016 is an event organized by Nick…
Catholicism
Bishop Donates A Kidney to Save the Life of a Hindu Man
Catholic Bishop Jacob Muricken will donate his kidney to help a man with kidney failure. A bishop in India is leading by example during the Year…
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Buddhism
Ceremonial Use of Lights Around the World [Infographic]
Light ceremonies and rituals in a variety of religions and cultures are explained in this infographic from Solar Centre UK. Light is ubiquitous in religious celebrations,…
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Jun 8, 2016
Christianity
Swedish Nun Who Saved Jews during WWII Canonized by Pope Francis
Pope canonized Mary Elizabeth Hesselblad who saved the lives of 12 Jewish people. Last Sunday, Pope Francis canonized two new saints, Swedish-born Maria Elizabeth Hesselblad, and…
Christianity
Donald Trump is “Lost and Needs Christ” says Southern Baptist Russell Moore
Russell Moore’s prayer for The Trump: “repent.” Russell D. Moore is an American evangelical theologian and preacher. He is the president of the Ethics & Religious…
Catholicism
Patriarch Bartholomew Asks for Unity to Heal 1,000 Year Rift
The Holy and Great Council of the Orthodox Church meeting hopes to mend the almost 1,000-year divide with the Roman Catholic Church. Preparations for The Holy…
Christianity
Methodist Lesbian Tara Morrow Denied Deacon Position
United Methodist Church clergy voted against commissioning Tara Morrow as a deacon. Last month, more than a hundred United Methodist Church clergy members and candidates, ahead…
Christianity
America’s New Moral Code: Self-Fulfillment
Christianity as the American culture’s moral norm is over according to a Barna Group study. The Barna Group is an evangelical Christian polling firm based in…
Christianity
The Rainbow Mormon Initiative Offers Support for LGBT Mormons
via Rainbow Mormon Initiative The Rainbow Mormon Initiative is an attempt to bring attention to LGBT issues in the Mormon Community. After completing her dissertation on…
Christianity
Hillsong Church Launches Their Own TV Channel
Hillsong Church will continue to spread their worldwide message with their new TV channel. Hillsong Church, a prominent name in Christian worship music, has teamed up…
Christianity
Gay Christian Rocker Trey Pearson Says Coming Out is “Freeing”
Trey Pearson of Every Sunday publicly comes out as gay and describes his struggle. Trey Pearson, a Christian rock star, in a letter to Ohio magazine…