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Mormon Leaders Open Up About Hawaii’s Proposed Same-Sex Marriage Legislation

30 Sep 2013
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Alison Lesley

Mormon leaders, after staying quiet for so long on the marriage issue that many states have already approved legislation on, are finally talking about it with new importance. Hawaii is currently...

Georgia Baptist Churches Reach an Agreement in NFL Property Buyout

30 Sep 2013
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Alison Lesley

The Atlanta Falcons NFL Team has agreed to purchase two Baptist churches for $19.5 million dollars. Atlanta Baptist churchgoers are surprised by the decision to sell their property to the National...

Church of Scientology Building New Church and Community Center in Harlem

27 Sep 2013
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Alison Lesley

A new Church of Scientology in East Harlem, NY, is set to open in 2014 and will also include a community center. The future Church of Scientology of Harlem, which will reside at 220 E. 125th St.,...

Church of Ireland Elects First Female to Serve as Anglican Bishop

27 Sep 2013
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Alison Lesley

Newly appointed bishop, Pat Storey, is given a book about the history of St. Augustine's Church, where she was a reverend. In a meeting on Thursday, September 19, the Church of Ireland appointed rector...

Russian Cleric Expresses Outrage Over the Banning of Qur’an Translation

27 Sep 2013
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Alison Lesley

A district court in Russia has made a ruling that has caused an outcry among the Muslim population in Russia, a decision that will lead to the destruction of a translation of the Qur’an. A Russian...

Conservative Christians Flock to Kansas Conference to Discuss Homosexuality and the Bible

26 Sep 2013
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Alison Lesley

Approximately 50 Christians from around the nation have come to Kansas for a conference on the Bible and same-sex relationships, prompted by a Wichita man's Internet lectures about the same. The discussion...

Series of Videos from National Park Service Praise Islam

25 Sep 2013
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Alison Lesley

Children detail the hateful remarks they receive due to their choice of religion Several National Park Service videos have been produced showing how American Muslim students blame hatred directed...

Ancient Jewish Mausoleums Destroyed by al-Qaeda-Linked Group in Syria

25 Sep 2013
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Alison Lesley

Syria has been in religious unrest since 2011, and militants are continuing to destroy religious sites. The latest attack has been on ancient Jewish mausoleums that are located just north of Syria,...

Young Generation of Jains in USA Shoulder The Responsibility of Evolving Their Religion

23 Sep 2013
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Alison Lesley

Young American Jains dance during a youth activity at the 2013 JAINA Conference. Photo: Young Jains of America The young people of the Jain religion in the United States are trying to find a new meaning...

Unstoppable: A Live Event With Kirk Cameron On 9/24

23 Sep 2013
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Alison Lesley

UNSTOPPABLE, a new film project and a live event by actor Kirk Cameron will take place on September 24, at The Vines Centre at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. It will be broadcast live to over...