Catholicism
Pope Francis Excommunicated the Mafia
Last Saturday, Pope Francis visited Calabria, an area in southern Italy with a significant organized crime presence, where he excommunicated the mafia. During the homily of his mass, the…
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Greek Orthodox and Presbyterian Churches Collaborate on Habitat for Humanity Project
Habitat For Humanity Project Brings More Than 100 Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church Volunteers To St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church RANDOLPH, N.J./EWORLDWIRE/June 20, 2014 — Months before…
Christianity
Implications of Corporate Personhood in Hobby Lobby Religious Freedom Case
The Hobby Lobby case regarding religious freedom has roots in the much broader issue of corporate personhood. The US Supreme Court is preparing to release a…
Christianity
Teen in Foster Care Finds Guidance from Methodist Father Figure
Quinton Lee seeks guidance from his Methodist father figure, Jarvis Adside. As another Father’s Day has come and gone, it is important to remember that fathers can come…
Christianity
Christians Gear Up to Celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi
Christians celebrate Christ’s body and blood on this Feast of Corpus Christi. The Body and Blood of Christ, or Corpus Christi, refers to the Christian holy sacrament…
Christianity
Christian College Clubs Face Scrutiny for Wanting Christian Leaders
College clubs centered on religions are being accused of discrimination for excluding non-believers from leadership roles. Over the last ten years there have been a variety of cases…
Christianity
John Meis Heroically Tackles Gunman and Ends Seattle Shooting
John Meis, a student of Seattle Pacific University, heroically intervened in last week’s shooting at his campus. Witnesses of the shooting claim that John Meis pepper…
Christianity
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s Victory Celebrated by Egypt’s Religious Minorities
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s presidency is a positive sign for religious minorities in Egypt. After many months of preparation and speculation, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has won his bid…
Christianity
Jesus Hates Religion: How to Lead the Conversation on God with Love
Jesus hates religion? Dr. Alex Himaya thinks so. A Senior Pastor in Oklahoma, Himaya defends a faith first approach as salvation toward Jesus Christ. When he…
Catholicism
“Morality Clause” Has Cincinnati Teachers Reconsider Their Jobs
Cincinnati Catholic Schoolteachers Stunned by Restrictive “Morality Clause” in New Employment Contract Catholic schoolteachers in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati are facing some tough decisions with the…
Christianity
David Brat’s Win Kicks Off Conversation on Religion And Economics
Tea party challenger David Brat stunned the nation when he defeated Rep. Eric Cantor. Brat is involved in a group of “overtly religious economists,” specifically a…
Christianity
How Good Health Requires Good Listening: The Positive Relationship Between Spirituality and Health
Listening in our conversations and in our prayers can develop a healthy body and mind. Admit it. You’re a lousy listener. Don’t fret. I used to…