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New Hindu Temple in Texas Sets Guinness World Record with 24-hour Chant
A newly opened Hindu Temple in Texas, Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple, set a Guinness World Record when over 500 people chanted for 24 hours. The Karya…
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Salma Hayek’s New Animated Film ‘The Prophet’ Brings All Religions Together
Based on Kahlil Gibran’s volume of poetry, Salma Hayek’s film The Prophet cuts across religious boundaries with views on marriage, freedom, love, and more. Salma Hayek’s…
Buddhism
Dalai Lama Will Visit Philadelphia in October to Teach and Accept Liberty Medal
The Dalai Lama, a man held in the highest esteem by his followers, will be visiting Philadelphia in the not too distant future. Yes, Pope Francis…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Will Likely Confront U.S. Congress On These 6 Issues
The political Pope Francis is expected to speak on Mexican immigration, economics, capitalism, and the environment in front of Congress during is visit to America. Pope…
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Pennsylvania Presbyterian Churches Want to Split from PC(USA) Over Support for Same-Sex Marriage
Lehigh Valley, PA churches petition to break away from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) due to liberal thinking on LGBT community. The Supreme Court ruling that legalized…
Christianity
Professor Says Mormons are Obsessed with Christ, Are “More Christian than Many Mainstream Christians”
Non-Mormon professor Stephen H. Webb details his analysis of Mormonism, focusing on how Christ-centered their beliefs are. Yes, Mormons are Christians but they have entirely different…
Atheism
Atheist Minister Refuses to Leave the Christian United Church of Canada
Rev. Gretta Vosper, who has become atheist, is resisting efforts of those trying to fire her from the United Church of Canada. Rev. Gretta Vosper, who…
Christianity
These are the Top 10 Cities With the Most Evangelical Christians in America
The American Values Atlas project has determined the metro areas with the largest percentage of Evangelical Christians in America. The Public Religion Research Institute’s American Values…
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Turkish Bride and Groom Skip Wedding Reception, Feed 4,000 Syrian Refugees Instead
A Turkish couple inspired by a modern Islam movement spends their wedding day helping Syrian refugees in need. Instead of hosting a lavish party for family…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Declares Japan Nuclear Bombings a “Lasting Warning to Humanity”
Genbaku Dome, the only building let standing after the nuclear bomb was dropped on Hiroshima in 1945. The building remains as it was found to this…
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Laura Prepon Talks Scientology and Career at ‘Orange is the New Black’ Screening [Video]
View image | gettyimages.com Actress Laura Prepon was interviewed about Scientology at special screening of Orange is the New Black hosted by Netflix in New York…
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A Catholic Nun “Didn’t Know She was Pregnant,” Gives Birth in Italy to Baby Boy
Despite vows of chastity, two Catholic pregnant nuns have given birth since 2014. In January 2015, a South American nun gave birth to a baby boy…