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Atheism
Each year in Chicago’s Daley Plaza, displays are erected for religious holidays occurring in December. This year, the usual Hanukkah menorah and Christmas Nativity scene are…
Catholicism
Last week marked the 50th anniversary of the assassination of American President John F. Kennedy. His assassination shocked the world and left a nation bereft. However,…
Catholicism
Last week, the Vatican showed the public the first glimpse of its newly restored frescoes, which are situated in the Catacombs of Priscilla. The Catacombs of…
Christianity
A United Methodist pastor from Pennsylvania who presided over his son’s marriage to another man was stripped of his authority for thirty days this week and…
Christianity
The History Channel, having received massive viewership by airing The Bible, a 10-part miniseries produced by reality TV mogul Mark Burnett, has debuted another religious series…
Christianity
George Nathaniel III, an elementary school bus driver, was fired from his job for inviting children within the bus to pray with him every morning on…
Christianity
This past weekend, November 9 and 10, marked the 75th anniversary of the attacks of Nazi troops on Jews in Hitler’s Germany and areas of Austria.…
Christianity
For most people going to church is a time of reflection and sobering thought. On the other hand, there are quite a few American Christians that…
Christianity
Once prominent Billy Graham will return to the spotlight on November 7 during a special TV event called “The Cross.” It’s a culminating message of his…
Catholicism
Kanye West has cancelled a string of dates for his Yeezus tour. So far he’s cancelled just as many concerts as he’s actually performed. This latest…
Catholicism
An Italian magazine is claiming that the US National Security Agency (NSA) had eavesdropped on Vatican phone calls when the successor of Pope Benedict, Pope Francis,…
Christianity
Kenyan students view a display of ancient skeletons found in the area; the bone findings are controversial because they contradict traditional religious views. Teachers and students…