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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...

Shvetambar and Digambar Jains Unite For the First Time To Celebrate The Festival Of Paryushan

20 Sep 2013
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Alison Lesley

Jains visit a Temple while observing the Paryushan festival The followers of the two most prominent sects of the Jain religion came together to celebrate the holy festival of Paryushan. The Shvetambar...

Pope Francis calls out Catholic Church for Focus on Gay Marriage, Abortion and Contraception Issues

20 Sep 2013
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Alison Lesley

Pope Francis, elected in March, called out the Catholic Church's focus on Gay Marriage, Abortion and Contraception Issues, saying, "The teaching of the church, for that matter, is clear and I am a son of the church,...

Quebec Residents Speak Out Against Freedom Of Religion Violations

19 Sep 2013
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Alison Lesley

Quebec is rumored to be proprosing legislation that would ban state workers from wearing religious garb, such as the hijab. The Canadian media is suggesting that in the fall Quebec’s government...

Google Invites Buddhist Monk To Speak At Full-Day Training Session

18 Sep 2013
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Alison Lesley

Celebrated Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh will speak at Google this month Google has taken a vested interest in an 87-year-old Vietnamese Zen Buddhist Monk, Thich Nhat Hanh or "Thay", to understand his teachings...

Bahá’í Faith’s Stance on Homosexuality

18 Sep 2013
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Alison Lesley

Homosexuality is a very common topic in all faiths -- the Bahá'í Faith is no different. Unlike many other religions, however homosexuality is not prevented nor advocated against because it would...