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Christianity
Four years ago I set out with my colleague Susan Palmer to collect data on government raids targeting new or nontraditional religious movements (NRMs). After the…
Christianity
Christian leaders, including Rick Warren, have announced plans to rent out every screen in a number of multiscreen theaters in the States.
Christianity
Marietta, Georgia resident Valerie Winchell started Project Bravo with her son 8 years ago. It would later end up putting the word of God into the…
Judaism
Two apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) visited AJC in New York today. The extraordinary visit marked the first time that…
Catholicism
Rolling Stone’s Latest Model is a First for the Publication Rolling Stone has finally featured a pope on their front cover for the first time ever,…
Catholicism
Queen Elizabeth II will meet Pope Francis for the first time when she visits Rome in April as a guest of the Italian president, Buckingham Palace…
Christianity
Whether you follow the teachings of the Bible or not, you will most likely agree the stories described in it are a rollercoaster. There are all…
Catholicism
Pope Francis approves of the Internet as a precious “gift from God,” for its efficiency in facilitating communication, in a released statement yesterday. With this statement,…
Christianity
Christmas is a holiday that is celebrated as part of the Christian religion and is the celebration of Jesus Christ’s birthday. This holiday falls at the…
Ethics
Mormons share their experiences when the ban on African Americans in the priesthood was lifted. Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continue…
Catholicism
Pope Francis has established a Vatican committee to protect children from child abuse, it has been reported. The announcement was made in a statement by the…
Bahá'í Faith
Last week the passing of Nelson Mandela was announced. Aged 95, he had come from being a prisoner for 27 years to President of his own…