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A petition to make the Hindu Diwali festival and Muslim Eid celebration national bank holidays in Britain is sparking debate. A recent e-petition requesting that politicians…
Christianity
Listening in our conversations and in our prayers can develop a healthy body and mind. Admit it. You’re a lousy listener. Don’t fret. I used to…
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Photo: Sara May Photography A university study group in Holland was researching the Scientology religion, and wanted to get some direct answers about what Scientologists –…
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America’s first Muslim fraternity provides nurturing community and opportunities to celebrate Islamic culture across the nation. Alif Laam Meem (also Alpha Lambda Mu or ALM) is America’s…
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The IDF is starting a program to train the ultra-Orthodox Haredim to fight against cyber terrorism. The Israeli army has introduced a new program comprising of…
Catholicism
Last Sunday, Pope Francis, Mahmoud Abbas and Shimon Peres joined in an historic meeting at the Vatican for a united commitment for peace in the Middle…
Islam
That’s right, Ireland is the truly most Muslim country in the world! And another shocker? Israel is more compliant with ideals of the Koran than any…
Atheism
China and North Korea arrest and condemn believers and violate the fundamental human right of religious freedom. In the US, we argue about religious freedom in…
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Cynthia Simpson will use the recent Supreme Court ruling in Greece v Galloway to re-ignite her case to allow her Wiccan prayers before local meetings. In…
Catholicism
Christians celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit 50 days after Easter on the Pentecost. “They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated…
Christianity
Justin Bieber has used the Bible as a way to apologize for the racist comments he made when he was younger. A series of videos have…
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Slipstream, a sculpture by Richard Wilson, is suspended in the entryway of Terminal 2 in Britain’s Heathrow Airport. The Hindu community is displeased with the just…