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Christianity
United Methodist Church members divided over the issue of LGBT clergy, but Judicial Council votes against lesbian bishop. “I’m in deep prayer, reminding myself of what…
Islam
San Diego school district proposes steps to combating Islamophobia. Islamophobia is the fear expressed by a community or an individual towards anyone who practices the Islam…
Christianity
United Methodist Church session in 2019 will focus on LGBT inclusion. Evolution in sexuality has led some churches to question whether to include or exclude people…
Christianity
Professor Alvin Plantinga awarded 2017 Templeton Prize for his philosophy work. Alvin Plantinga, who worked at the Calvin College between 1963 and 1982, and at the…
Christianity
To Mormons, the anti-immigration stance which causes Muslims to suffer can bring up racial memories. Mormon history has become a surprise ally of Muslims fearful of…
Judaism
Yom HaZikaron is a memorial day for fallen Israeli soldiers. Yom HaZikaron is a Memorial Day for fallen Israeli soldiers.[/tweetit] It comes on the eve of…
Agnosticism
Banning of Jehovah’s Witnesses catapulted Russia to the list of shame. The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) declared in its yearly report that the…
Christianity
Jehovah’s Witnesses are conducting a series of open houses at their new headquarters outside New York City. The Jehovah's Witness denomination is among the most popular…
Religion News
Beltane is an occasion that marks the changing seasons. Beltane, also known as May Eve and Walpurgis, Beltane is a special day celebrated on the first…
Buddhism
Vatican calls on Catholics and Buddhists to promote peace On May 10, the Buddhist community will be celebrating a religious festival known as the Vesakh. The…
Christianity
“The Pews of Safety Harbor Church” by Drew Coffman is licensed under CC BY 2.0 Research findings indicate that churchgoing may have an influence on the…
Issues
Bill in Alabama can deny gay couples from adopting children. Gay couples in Alabama may just find it harder to adopt[/tweetit] as a new bill protecting…