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Restaurant discount for customers who pray before meals sparks controversy
A North Carolina diner instituted a controversial policy to get a discount on your food, but it’s since been reversed due to complaints. At Mary's Gourmet…
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World Protests Against the ISIS Genocide of Christians
As the ISIS continues its jihadist rampage across the Middle East, a possible genocide is unfolding that few in the West seem to notice. With all eyes…
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Sikhs Seeking Political Asylum Still Detained by Immigration in El Paso
In El Paso, Texas, 2 Sikh men are being held indefinitely as their trial to determine their claim to political asylum is delayed again. The immigration…
Atheism
Atheist TV Launches on Roku – Atheists Love It, Ken Ham Doesn’t
American Atheists launch first television channel dedicated to non-believers, Atheist TV, on Roku. Atheists are excited; creationist Ken Ham, not so much. Christians and other faith…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Honors Virginia Church with Esteemed Basilica Title
St. Mary’s in Virginia becomes the first African American Church to have the title “Basilica” bestowed upon it. The Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate…
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Remembering Wiccan priestess and NPR Correspondent Margot Adler
Pagan Journalist Margot Adler, famous for her public association with Wicca and reporting with NPR, passed away July 28. Margot Adler passed away on July 28 from endometrial cancer…
Christianity
Unknown Secret Serum Used to Treat American Christian Missionaries with Deadly Ebola Virus
Dr. Kent Brantly and Nancy Writebol have been treated with unknown secret serum to fight Ebola virus are reported to be improving. The outbreak of the…
Entertainment
Obama Nominates Rabbi David Saperstein for Religious Freedom Ambassador
Rabbi David Saperstein becomes the first non-Christian and Jewish American to be the U.S. Ambassador for Religious Freedom. The position for the U.S. Ambassador for Religious…
Christianity
Christians of Iraq threatened by ISIS
Facing fines, conversion or death, Christian families flee Mosul under threat from ISIS. CNN’s Arwa Damon reports. Resources Search this topic on Google ISIS on Wikipedia…
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Aug 5, 2014
Bahá'í Faith
Indonesia to Officially Recognize Baha’i in Increasing Tolerance
Lukman Saifuddin, the new Religious Affairs Minister of Indonesia, has called for the Baha’i Faith to become the next state-recognized religion. In a response to a query from…
Entertainment
Satanic Temple Cites Hobby Lobby Case for Religious Exemption
Satanic Temple members look to use SCOTUS’ Hobby Lobby decision to claim exemption from state mandated anti-abortion materials. A decision by the Supreme Court to protect…
Catholicism
Pope Francis begs “Please Stop!” in Emotional Cry for Peace
On WWI’s 100th anniversary, Pope Francis addressed the crowd at St. Peter’s Square and appealed to them emotionally to stop war and follow the path of…