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Canadian Astronaut Reflects on Life in Space, Spirituality

18 Nov 2013
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Alison Lesley

During an interview with Terry Gross of NPR, Chris Hadfield, Canadian Astronaut, expressed his viewpoints regarding space, the universe, and faith. To answer if being in space affected his views on spirituality,...

Bus Driver’s Struggle for the Right to Religious Freedom

15 Nov 2013
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Alison Lesley

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 his routes. This activity was continued, despite...

Winter Holiday Series: Day of Ashura, November 14

14 Nov 2013
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Alison Lesley

Muslims perform mourning rituals in the street to mark martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad's son The Day of Ashura is an important day for Muslims. This ancient holiday has been recognized in several different...

Westminster Abbey Remembers Kristallnacht With Emotional 75th Anniversary Worship Service

13 Nov 2013
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Alison Lesley

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. The 1938 attacks destroying Jewish synagogues,...

Scientology Volunteer Ministers Online Courses Provide Tools for Life

12 Nov 2013
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Robert Adams

Celebrating three years of free online training in 17 languages through the Scientology website and the Volunteer Ministers website: since launch of the program in October 2010, thousands have improved...

Winter Holiday Series: The Birth of Bahá’u’lláh, November 12

12 Nov 2013
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Alison Lesley

Shrine of Bahá'u'lláh in Bahá'í Gardens, Acre The prophet Mírzá Ḥusayn-`Alí Núrí was born in Tehran on November 12, 1817. This holiday is very important to the Bahá'í faith. He was a member...

Paula Abdul Changes Plans for Her Belated Bat Mitzvah, Holds Small Ceremony Instead

11 Nov 2013
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Alison Lesley

Former pop star Paula Abdul made a change of plans this week and decided against the high-prolife Bat Mitzvah that was scheduled to be held at the Western Wall. However, Ms Abdul did opt for a smaller,...

“Real Housewives” Pagan Witch Casting Spells Trouble Ahead

08 Nov 2013
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Alison Lesley

The latest addition to Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is not your typical cookie-cutter television wife: She’s actually a practicing Wiccan. Carlton Gebbia is a 40-year-old interior...

An Unlikely Pair: Craft Beer and Church Join to Create Relaxed Religious Services

07 Nov 2013
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Alison Lesley

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 are using this time for relaxation and as such, partaking...

Billy Graham Hopes to Revive His Image and Attract Young Americans With New TV Special, “The Cross”

06 Nov 2013
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Alison Lesley

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 My Hope America campaign. For years, Billy...