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Scientology Opens Its First Ideal Church in Georgia
Interfaith leaders and state senator welcome the Scientology church and its community outreach as a resource “to transform tomorrow for the better.” On April 2, the…
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Bishop Says It’s Wrong to Award Vice President Biden Because He’s Pro-Choice
Bishop Roades: Wrong to Honor “Pro-Choice” and “Pro-Gay Marriage” VP Joe Biden. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, the 9th Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, whose diocese encompasses…
Christianity
The Puzzle of the Trump Evangelical Vote
Some are baffled that Evangelicals are voting for thrice-married, formerly pro-choice Donald Trump. As the race to the Republican and Democratic presidential nominations heats up, the…
Judaism
Israelis Segregate Themselves By Religion For Marriage, Friendships
Survey says friendships and relationships in Israel are often confined to one’s own religion. Jews constitute about 75% of Israel's population, followed by Muslims at 20%,…
Buddhism
Japanese Buddhist and Lutheran Pastors Spreading God Through Rock ‘n’ Roll
Japanese Pastors spread “the good word” while headbanging. In Japan, religion does not play a big role in the everyday life of its citizens. For many…
Islam
What Muslim Would Think Terrorism in the Name of Islam is OK?
An Ahmadi Muslim denounces the Brussels attacks and backs the “True Islam and the Extremists” campaign. Like many of us, I woke up reading about the…
Christianity
Louisiana Senator Wants to Keep Creationism in Schools
Louisiana Senator believes teaching evolution leads to immoral behavior in students. In the year 1987, the Supreme Court of the United States of America ruled that…
Celebrity
L.A. KISS WR Donovan Morgan thanks God for his 250th Career Touchdown
L.A. KISS WR Donovan Morgan in-game interview thanks God after scoring his 250th touchdown. Arena Football League's L.A. KISS Wide Receiver Donovan Morgan gave praise to…
Buddhism
Oxford Theology Students Are No Longer Extensively Required to Study Christianity
Theology students at Oxford now have the option to explore other world religions instead of a strong focus on Christianity. For the past 800 years, the…
Issues
Reluctance to Intermarry Puts Zoroastrians on the Brink of Extinction
Reluctance to Accept Interfaith Marriages May Bring the End to Zoroastrianism Over ten centuries after coming to India, the Zorastrians are facing the challenge of assimilation…
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Morgan Freeman Travels the World for ‘Story of God’ [Video]
Morgan Freeman stars in six-part show, Story of God, aiming to understand faith and world religions. Morgan Freeman is in a new series on National Geographic…
Christianity
Mormon Transgender Man Risking Excommunication Shares his Story on YouTube
Emmett Claren is a Mormon transgender documenting his transition from female to male on YouTube. Emmett Claren's family got baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ…