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German Police Raid Homes Suspected of Internet Hate Speech
German police are sending a clear message against racism and xenophobic content on the internet. German police did house raids all over Germany on July 13,…
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LDS Church has Spent 1.2 Billion on Welfare and Humanitarian Efforts
In 2015 alone the Church responded to 177 emergency situations in 56 countries. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) is widely known…
Christianity
Pakistani Christian on the Run Charged with Blasphemy Over WhatsApp Poem
Christian man whose WhatsApp poem insulted Muhammad is charged with blasphemy, punishable by death. In Pakistan, insulting Islam is punishable by death. Last week, Yasir Bashir,…
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Many Europeans Fear Increase in Refugees Will Bring Terrorism
Growing fear among Europeans that refugees will bring more terrorism and less jobs. The steady flow of refugees into their countries has Europeans increasingly concerned about…
Issues
New GOP Religious Freedom Bill Would Protect Those Who Oppose Gay Marriage
First Amendment Defense Act triggers a new battle over same-sex marriage. The First Amendment Defense Act is a bill that would protect those people who believe…
Christianity
Evangelicals Leaning Towards Trump As Clinton Sees Support from Religious ‘Nones’
A declining share of the U.S. public says it is important for the president to have strong religious beliefs. WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 13, 2016) – Evangelical…
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Islam
Chicago Muslim Group Combats Islamophobia with Billboards
Muslim group sets up anti-terrorism billboards in Chicago A local Chicago Muslim group has purchased ad space to combat both terrorism and Islamophobia, reports the Chicago…
Christianity
Mama Dragons Try to Prevent Mormon-LGBT Youth Suicides
Mormon “Mama Dragons” are creating a safe space for their LGBT “children.” Mama Dragons are doing everything they can to eliminate the suicides of LGBTs in…
Issues
Jewish Leaders Demand Right to Pray at Western Wall
Leaders are demanding Netanyahu allow a prayer space for the non-Orthodox Jews at Western Wall. The Western Wall is located in the Old City of Jerusalem.…
Buddhism
The Japanese Festival of the Dead: Obon
Rituals and traditions of the Buddhist Obon Festival. Obon or Bon is the Japanese festival celebrated to honor the dead and spirits of their ancestors. It…
Catholicism
Ex-Fox News Reporter Appointed as Vatican Spokesman
Former Fox News and Opus Dei appointed as Vatican Spokesman It has been the practice of the Catholic Church for centuries to choose Italians to staff…
Atheism
Richard Dawkins Still Says Religion is a “Force of Evil,” Even After Stroke
Richard Dawkins says religion is a ‘force of evil’ on BBC’s Sunday Morning Live. It is believed that religion was established for the betterment of humanity,…