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Montreal is Removing the Crucifix from City Chambers
The move reflects the Canadian city’s modern secular ethos. Members of the executive committee of the council chambers of Montreal have decided to take down the…
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Tom Cruise’s Daughter Isabella Says Scientology Was the “Missing Piece” in Her Life
The daughter of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, Isabella Cruise, touts the benefits of practicing Scientology in a new promo for the religion. Isabella Cruise recently…
Christianity
The Rise of White Supremacy
Violent bigots were quick to take advantage of the shortcomings of mainstream politics. When President Donald Trump was asked about his views on white nationalism after…
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Michigan’s State Funded Adoption Agencies Are Barred from Discriminating Against Same-Sex Couples
Religious charities have protested the decision. Faith-centric Michigan adoption agencies who accept public funding will not be allowed from now on to legally reject LGBTQ individuals…
Catholicism
Survey Says Religious ‘Nones’ Now Outnumber Evangelicals
They are yet to wield electoral influence though As per newly published 2018 data collected and analyzed by the General Social Survey (GSS), a biennial project…
Christianity
Azusa Pacific University Again Tries to End Ban on LGBTQ Relationships
The university previously tried to end the ban in August 2018. Azusa Pacific University, a Christian educational institution, has lifted its ban on LGBTQ relationships.[/tweetit] This…
Christianity
All South Dakota Public Schools to Put Up “In God We Trust” Signs
The ACLU is yet to receive any feedback about this development. Governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota signed Senate Bill 55 on March 19 requiring all…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Has Refused the Resignation of a Convicted Cardinal
Cardinal Barbarin was convicted of a child sexual abuse cover-up. Pope Francis has rejected the offer of resignation by Cardinal Philippe Barbarin.[/tweetit] The former was convicted…
Judaism
Historic Jewish Cemetery Defaced with Anti-Semitic Graffiti
Over 20 gravestones were desecrated. A Jewish cemetery in Massachusetts has been left defaced, continuing a horrible trend of anti-Semitic attacks on grave sites.[/tweetit] In this…
Islam
New Zealand School Bans Hijab
School faces backlash for the ban that comes on the heels of last week’s terror attacks at two mosques. An elite all girls school in Auckland,…
Catholicism
List of Hundreds of Illinois Catholic Clergy Accused of Sexual Abuse is Released
Priests, nuns, and a few laypeople find their names included in the latest sexual abuse report. A 182-page report authored by Jeff Anderson and Associates, a…
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Sikhs Celebrate Hola Mohalla
Hola Mohalla is a three-day festival of bravery. The Sikh holiday of Hola Mohalla (Hola) takes place during the first month of the lunar calendar, Chet.…