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

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


clock icon 25 Sep 2013
author icon 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,...

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

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


clock icon 23 Sep 2013
author icon 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...

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

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


clock icon 23 Sep 2013
author icon 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...

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

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


clock icon 20 Sep 2013
author icon 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...

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

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


clock icon 20 Sep 2013
author icon 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,...

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Quebec Residents Speak Out Against Freedom Of Religion Violations

Quebec Residents Speak Out Against Freedom Of Religion Violations


clock icon 19 Sep 2013
author icon 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...

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

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


clock icon 18 Sep 2013
author icon 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...

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Bahá’í Faith’s Stance on Homosexuality

Bahá’í Faith’s Stance on Homosexuality


clock icon 18 Sep 2013
author icon 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...

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Atheists Announce Plans To Create Godless Churches Around The World

Atheists Announce Plans To Create Godless Churches Around The World


clock icon 18 Sep 2013
author icon Alison Lesley


Pippa Evans and Sanderson Jones, founders of The Sunday Assembly plan to expand their churches across the globe The need for environments for non-believers to have a place to "worship" is continuing...

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Tibetan Buddhist Monks Attempt to Help Save Dwindling Snow Leopard Population

Tibetan Buddhist Monks Attempt to Help Save Dwindling Snow Leopard Population


clock icon 17 Sep 2013
author icon Alison Lesley


Tibetan Buddhist Monks are doing their part to help save the endangered Snow Leopard species The love and respect of all living creatures is a basic part of Buddhism. Some monks understand this deeply...

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