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New facility in Sydney is the largest Scientology church outside of the United States. Church of Scientology ecclesiastical leader David Miscavige cut the ribbon and opened…
Catholicism
Catholics honor the birth of Mary September 8 The birth or nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated annually on September 8. Though there is…
Entertainment
Burning Man event concludes with the burning of a temple as attendees reflect, chant and pray. The 2016 Burning Man Festival concluded on Sunday evening with…
Catholicism
Pope Francis canonized Mother Teresa on Sunday, only 19 years after her death. Sunday, September 4, was a historic day for the Catholic Church, especially in…
Atheism
Openly black atheist campaigns for U.S. Senate. A black atheist has stepped up to contest in the elections for the U.S. Senate from Oklahoma. While the…
Catholicism
Brahmachari Vrajvihari Sharan is the first Hindu Priest appointed as Chaplain by an American university. With the appointment of Brahmachari Vrajvihari Sharan as the first Chaplain…
Christianity
A novel-like bible called Pierced: The New Testament is aimed at teens with busy schedules. Research conducted by Barna research group, commissioned by the American Bible…
Issues
Religious groups believe the use of synthetic blood amounts to “playing God.” Religious doctrines are yet again at odds with scientific developments with the recent invention…
Hinduism
Exploring the meaning behind the Hindu tradition of wearing sindoor. Hinduism is not just a religion but a set of common cultural ways of life. Though…
Christianity
Woman quotes book of Corinthians to defend her right to have her head covered. Even as the incidents of Muslim women being told to remove their…
Issues
The resolution seeks to recognize the massacre of Sikhs in India in 1984 as a “genocide;” gets approved despite all opposition. The city of Fresno has…
Catholicism
The Supreme Pontiff urges Christians to beg for God’s forgiveness for destroying the environment. In what can be called a very drastic and radical departure from…