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Muslim Leaders in New Jersey Condemn Bombings
Religious leaders in the city of Elizabeth gather to offer their support to authorities in putting an end to radicalism. The recent bombing attempts in New…
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Education and Segregation: From Public Universities to Private Christian Schools
The African-American community is self-segregating at a Los Angeles university, but is segregation still happening elsewhere? The Halisi Scholars program of California State University Los Angeles…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Says Indifference to Human Suffering, Not Religion, Is to Blame for War
Pope Francis assembles religious leaders to combat “Paganism of Indifference.” In a powerful statement made at Assisi on Tuesday, Pope Francis declared that the world today…
Buddhism
In Japan You Can Order A Priest on Amazon
Rent a Buddhist monk online through Amazon in Japan. The days when technology and religion were at odds with each other are in the past now.…
Islam
More Refugees from Myanmar are Entering the U.S. Than Syrian Refugees
Rohingya Muslim refugees coming to America are outnumbering those from Syria. If you thought the situation of Syrian refugees is bad, think again. Another set of…
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Rosh Hashanah: The Sweet and Not-So-Sweet Side of Honey
Honey is significant during Rosh Hashanah, but honeybees are increasingly more threatened by both natural and manmade causes. Rosh Hashanah is a two-day event that is…
Christianity
Program Helps Special Needs Mormons Complete Missionary Service
Young Church Service Missionary Program makes it possible for Mormons with special needs to serve others while staying close to home. In 2010, the Church of…
Atheism
Facebook Founder’s Harvard Roommate is Now A Rabbi
[thefacebook] Account #4: Zuckerberg’s college roommate is an ordained Rabbi. The fourth person to open a Facebook account is now a Jewish rabbi. Arie Hasit, Facebook…
Catholicism
Catholic Priest Who Performed 160,000 Exorcisms Has Died
Exorcist of the Diocese of Rome, Father Amorth, passes at age 91. The Catholic Church's world-renowned exorcist, Father Gabriele Amorth, passed away September 16, 2016. Father…
Christianity
Experiencing the Assumption of Mary in Greece
Featured Contributor Georgia Gleoudi tells of a small Easter in the middle of the summer. August 14, 2003: I remember myself stepping up the stairs of…
Christianity
Trump Swears to Cut Planned Parenthood Funding
Trumps says if Planned Parenthood doesn’t stop conducting abortions, its government funding will end. Affirming his firm stand against abortion, Republican nominee in the U.S. presidential…
Catholicism
Go Behind the Scenes in Vatican City with this Photo Series
Inside the City of God: Photo essay reveals the unseen inner workings of Vatican City. While Vatican City is well-known as the city-state which houses the…