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Sudanese Woman Faced Death Penalty – Was Freed – Detained Again
Meriam Ibrahim, a young Sudanese woman who had been living under a death sentence, was released from jail earlier this week, but has been detained again.…
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Hindu mantras open Maryland’s Laurel City Council 1st time in 144 years
Just before the Laurel City Council Hindu invocation, from left to right, are — Council member Valerie Nicholas, Council member Michael Leszcz, Council president Frederick Smalls,…
Shinto
This Japanese Vacation Spot Features a Man Who Conducts Both Trains and Shinto Holy Rites
One man can both drive your train up to this popular Japanese vacation spot then conduct your religious ceremonies. On a forested mountain near Tokyo, there sits…
Islam
Who Is ISIS (aka ISIL) and Why You Should Care
With their recent rise to power in Iraq, we should all know: who is ISIS? A new holy war has emerged on the Middle Eastern stage.…
Ethics
Blasphemy and Apostasy Laws: Islam or Hislam?
In January 2011, the governor of Punjab, Salman Taseer, was gunned down by one of his own security guards over a controversial move — opposing the…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Excommunicated the Mafia
Last Saturday, Pope Francis visited Calabria, an area in southern Italy with a significant organized crime presence, where he excommunicated the mafia. During the homily of his mass, the…
Eastern Orthodoxy
Greek Orthodox and Presbyterian Churches Collaborate on Habitat for Humanity Project
Habitat For Humanity Project Brings More Than 100 Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church Volunteers To St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church RANDOLPH, N.J./EWORLDWIRE/June 20, 2014 — Months before…
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What are Micro Churches and How Can You Start One Yourself?
photo: Neighborhood Church Micro churches are sprouting up and giving small, local communities a cozier place of worship. If there is one thing that puts many…
Buddhism
Buddhism and Meditation: Finding Value in the Journey and the Goal
“The more we try to control things,” writes mindfulness teacher Michael Stone, “the more disorder is created.” Before I meditated, I was much like a compulsive…
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Laverne Cox of “Orange is the New Black” Proclaims Her Love for Jewish Men on “Chelsea Lately”
In an interview with Chelsea Handler Wednesday night, Orange is the New Black‘s Laverne Cox dished on her preference in men. “I dated a lot of…
Christianity
Implications of Corporate Personhood in Hobby Lobby Religious Freedom Case
The Hobby Lobby case regarding religious freedom has roots in the much broader issue of corporate personhood. The US Supreme Court is preparing to release a…
Christianity
Teen in Foster Care Finds Guidance from Methodist Father Figure
Quinton Lee seeks guidance from his Methodist father figure, Jarvis Adside. As another Father’s Day has come and gone, it is important to remember that fathers can come…