Christianity
Does Living Through the Trauma of War Make People More Religious?
Study shows connection with war and religiosity In a world where religion is often at the center of conflict, it is interesting to consider whether there…
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Islam
‘Triple Talaq’ Islamic Instant Divorce Outlawed in India
Men were divorcing their wives through WhatsApp A bill was passed by India’s parliament, which makes the Islamic instant divorce “triple talaq” illegal in the country.[/tweetit]…
Christianity
Bomb Defused at Joseph’s Tomb
1,200 worshippers were visiting the holy site A pipe bomb was discovered near Joseph’s Tomb by Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).[/tweetit] IDF found the pipe as preparations…
Bahá'í Faith
Twitter Suspends Several Iranian State-run News Accounts
Iran news outlets blocked for harassing followers of the Baha’i Faith The social networking site Twitter has responded to the harassment of Baha’is by suspending the…
Islam
Canadian Jews are the Most Targeted Minority in the Country for the Third Consecutive Year
345 incidents against Jews in 2018 For the third year in a row Canadian Jews have been the most targeted minority group in the country.[/tweetit] However,…
Christianity
Religious Restrictions Around the World
Christians have reported being harassed in 143 countries The Pew Research Center released data about religious hostilities around the world[/tweetit]. The data looks at which religions…
Christianity
Jewish, Muslim, and Christian faith leaders Disrupt CUFI Summit
Faith leaders interrupted the U.S. vice president by chanting the phrase, “Israel kills children. Jews and Christians say no to Zionism.” Christians United for Israel (CUFI)…
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The Quranic Conception of Divine Unity and 7 Lessons We Learn
[Adapted from chapter 3 of Toward A Quranic Understanding of the Divine: Perspectives from Three Thinkers] Divine Unity The Quran’s central message – the most important…
Islam
Pressure Cooker Left Outside Islamic Center Of Northridge Detonated by Bomb Squad
Suspicious package was discovered after YouTuber Furry Potato was harassing worshippers On Sunday, the Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA)…
Islam
Iranian Metal Band Member Sentenced 12 ½ Years and 74 Lashes Granted Asylum in Norway
In 2015, two members of Confess, an Iranian metal band were arrested for performing metal music in their country and were sentenced to a combined 14…
Hinduism
Hindus, Buddhists and Jains Observe Chaturmas
The significance of Chaturmas Chaturmas is a holiday period that lasts for four months. It starts in July and culminates in October. The holiday period is…
Islam
Plea to Allow Muslim Women to Pray in Mosques Rejected by India Supreme Court
Chief Justice said “Let a Muslim woman challenge it” India’s Supreme Court rejected Akhil Bharatha Hindu Mahasabha plea to allow Muslim women to pray in mosques[/tweetit]…