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So When DOES Life Begin?
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor was honestly puzzled. Mississippi’s solicitor general, Scott Stewart, had insisted that his state be allowed to ban abortions on the ground…
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African American Religious Scholar to Become First Woman Dean of Harvard Divinity School
Marla Frederick, a prominent ethnographer and academic specializing in the African-American religious encounter, is set to become Dean of Harvard Divinity School—a historic appointment that marks…
Christianity
Ukrainian Churches, Asserting Freedom From Russian Influence Switch Calendars
The Russian Orthodox Church began centuries ago in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine; but now, with that capital, as well as Ukraine itself, under attack from…
Christianity
Anti-Christian Incidents Grow in Israel
Church leaders fear an increasing wave of anti-Christian incidents in the Holy Land, largely due to little or no attention given by law enforcement and government…
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The Importance of Interfaith Coalitions in Defending Freedom of Religion or Belief
The Parliament of the World’s Religions returned to Chicago this week to celebrate its 130th anniversary. It was here in 1893 at the Chicago World’s Fair…
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The Value of Friendship and Harmony in These Troubled Times
The eighth annual Friendship Day open house at the Church of Scientology brought together diverse religious cultural and ethnic communities in the vibrant and growing Nashville…
Christianity
Christian, Non-Christian and Secular Groups Join Forces Against White Christian Nationalism
“[W]hen we get to the point where the teachings of Jesus himself are seen as subversive to us, then we’re in a crisis.”—Russell Moore, former president,…
Christianity
How Opponents of Christian Nationalism are Mobilizing and Uniting Against its Rise
As Christian nationalism continues to gather momentum in the U.S., numerous Christian and secular groups are intensifying their endeavors to counter the ideology and its impact…
Christianity
United Methodist Pastors Are Worried, Sleepless And Overweight
It’s been a rough few years for the United Methodist Church (UMC). Since 2019 over 6200 congregations have departed over church teachings on sexuality. Mix in…
Religion News
Judge Orders Southwest Attorneys to Get “Religious Liberty Training” From Avowed Anti-LGBTQ Hate Group
In an unusual move August 8, a Texas judge ordered three Southwest Airlines attorneys to eight hours of training with Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), which the…
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Scientology Sea Organization Marks 56 Years of Service to the World
This Saturday, August 12, marks the 56th anniversary of the day Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard brought into existence the Sea Organization, elevating it from an…
Christianity
Have A Question About Scripture Or Life? Get Your Answer Directly From One Who Knows: “Text With Jesus”
“You have entered the conversation with Jesus Christ,” your text app reads. A praying hands emoji appears in the blue dialogue balloon, followed by, “Greetings, my…