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‘Star Wars’ Princess Carrie Fisher’s Religion
Carrie Fisher, who identified herself as a Jew, was raised a Protestant. Carrie Frances Fisher, the American actress, producer, writer, and humorist better known for her…
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Only 26% of Americans are Not Christian
Religion is losing its footing in the United States Gallup's ongoing research on religion shows that the influence of religion in the U.S. society is on…
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George Michael’s “Faith” and Religious Beliefs
Examining George Michael’s religious beliefs after his death on Christmas morning. Pop idol George Michael has died at the age of 53. A statement from his…
Anglicanism
Pro-LGBT Lutheran Pastor Susan Wolfe-Devol Dies at 61
Orange County, CA LGBT Voice and first female Lutheran pastor dies at 61 Susan Wolfe-Devol, who made history as the first woman to hold the post…
Judaism
Yeshiva University Museum’s Textile and Jewelry Exhibit Showcases Jewish Life
Uncommon Threads: Clothing & Textiles from the YU Museum collection. The Yeshiva University Museum is featuring an exhibit until April 29, 2017 titled Uncommon Threads: Clothing…
Judaism
Marion Pritchard, Woman Who Saved 150 Jews During the Holocaust, Dies at 96
Marion Pritchard risked her own life to rescue Jews from the Nazis. Marion Pritchard died on December 11 from cerebral arteriosclerosis. She was 96. A heroic…
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Christian ‘Daily Show’ Host Trevor Noah had a Bar Mitzvah
Christian boy Trevor Noah looks to his Jewish mother as his hero. Trevor Noah is one of the most outspoken Christian celebrities. Current host of The…
Buddhism
Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh Moves to Thailand
Two years after suffering a stroke, Thich Nhat Hanh travels to Thailand to be closer to his homeland of Vietnam. Thich Nhat Hanh, popularly referred to…
Christianity
This Event is Making it Easier for Mormons to Date in India
How India’s Mormons are looking for love. With only 12,700 members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in India, Mormons have a hard…
Entertainment
Meet the Shinto Priest and Philanthropist Who’s Now Investing in New Zealand Football: Dr. Haruhisa Handa
Who is Dr. Haruhisa Handa? Shinto Priest, Businessman, Artist, Philanthropist, Opera singer, Poet, Golfer, Calligrapher…. Dr. Haruhisa Handa, the Japanese millionaire, philanthropist and Shinto priest, has…
Islam
Kellyanne Conway Explains Trump’s ‘Extreme Vetting’ of Muslims
White House Counselor Kellyanne Conway discusses Trump’s “extreme vetting” for Muslims. Incoming White House Counselor Kellyanne Conway shot back at Trump critics that the Trump Administration…
Islam
Obama Puts an End to 9/11 Terrorist Program NSEERS
The end of the program will make it more difficult for a Trump-led government to create a Muslim registry. The Obama administration delivered a masterstroke against…