Religious News Worth Reading, week ending Oct 12th 2019

Religious News Worth Reading, week ending Oct 12th 2019

Democratic Candidates Vow to Reverse Religious Protections Presidential candidates Pete Buttigieg and Elizabeth Warren announced similar plans to enhance LGBTQ protections including reversing the

5 Ways Social Media Connects Religion to Younger Generations

5 Ways Social Media Connects Religion to Younger Generations

Founder of Christian and Faith-Based Social Media Platform Offers Advice on how Social Media can Connect Younger Generations with Religion Social media is changing

Marching for Religious Interfaith

Marching for Religious Interfaith

On September 22nd, as part of a celebration of International Peace Day, marches were held around the world to celebrate Religious Peace and Justice.

Interfaith Council Takes Up Human Rights

Interfaith Council Takes Up Human Rights

Idi Amin “The Butcher of Uganda” seized power in 1971 and until he was ousted in 1979, his regime murdered an estimated 100,000 to

10 Biggest Controversial Religious Sites

10 Biggest Controversial Religious Sites

These religious locations around the world cause tension and conflict. 1. Western Wall This wall, located near the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, is historically

6 Types of Unique Garments Explained

6 Types of Unique Garments Explained

Six Religions that have distinguishing dress codes and the symbolism behind them. It is quite difficult to identify an individual’s faith based on appearance

Here We Are Again: Confronting the Rise of Religious Persecution

Here We Are Again: Confronting the Rise of Religious Persecution

On Sept. 23rd, President Trump convened a meeting on religious freedom at the UN, surrounded by survivors of religious persecution from around the globe,

Myths Debunked about Catholics, Latter-day Saints, and Muslims

Myths Debunked about Catholics, Latter-day Saints, and Muslims

Today, with social media and the Internet, rumors, misconceptions and outright lies often circulate amplified and unchecked about religions and religious belief. Most often,

China/Vatican Agreement May Signal Lessening of Religious Tension

China/Vatican Agreement May Signal Lessening of Religious Tension

The first Catholic Bishop to be consecrated in China since an agreement between China and the Holy See occurred recently in Inner Mongolia.[/tweetit] According

Pope Francis Hosts First Meeting of “Higher Committee of Human Fraternity”

Pope Francis Hosts First Meeting of “Higher Committee of Human Fraternity”

Pope Francis hosted the first meeting of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity (The Committee) on Sept. 16 at the Vatican. The Committee https://www.forhumanfraternity.org/