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‘Triple Talaq’ Islamic Instant Divorce Outlawed in India

01 Aug 2019
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Alison Lesley

Men were divorcing their wives through WhatsApp The move was put int place by the Indian government to empower women. However, many members of the Muslim community in India are unhappy with the new law and are criticizing...

Christian Relationship Guide Author Has Renounced His Faith

31 Jul 2019
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Alison Lesley

Joshua Harris announced his divorce and apologizes to the LGBT+ community Joshua Harris released his book I Kissed Dating Goodbye, in 1997 which served as a sort of Christian guide to relationships....

British Court Recognizes Sharia Law in Historic Ruling

05 Aug 2018
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Kelly Frazier

Divorces are now easier for wives trapped in Islamic marriages A British High Court has given recognition to some aspects of sharia law in a maiden decision when a Judge ruled that any wife married...

Legal Case Shows Trouble of Being LGBTQ in Orthodox Jew Community

03 Jun 2018
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Elisa Meyer

They lose the custody of their children and even visitation rights Even Judges in secular courts tend to side with the spouse who continues to remain in the Orthodoxy, asking the spouse who wants...

Beth Moore Slams Paige Patterson’s Comments on Spousal Abuse

02 May 2018
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Alison Lesley

Patterson was questioned about whether an abused woman should submit to her husband. related to spousal abuse and divorce. Patterson, President of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, has come...

India Bans Muslim Practice of Instant Divorce

03 Sep 2017
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Derek Welch

Cultural Custom was Viewed as Oppressive to Muslim Women In India, many Muslim men divorce their wives instantly by saying “talaq, talaq, talaq.” Talaq means divorce. This has victimised Muslim...

Children of Divorce Are More Likely to Become Religious ‘Nones’

15 Oct 2016
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Derek Welch

Study shows link between children of divorced parents and the loss of their religion. The number of Americans who are moving away from religion is on a steady rise, and divorce is a catalyst in speeding...

Pakistan Assembly Finally Passes Bill to Protect Rights of Hindu Women

28 Sep 2016
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Gary Nguyen

Landmark bill passed by Pakistani assembly recognizes Hindu marriages and protects women's rights. After decades of delays, Hindu couples in Pakistan will finally have their marriages officially recognized....

Trump Working to “Give Our Churches Their Voice Back”

15 Sep 2016
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Elisa Meyer

Trump vows to cut Johnson Amendment. Donald Trump has his sights set on a prize bigger than the presidency of the United States, he hinted to a group of social and religious conservatives recently,...

Tom Hanks’ Childhood and Religious Journey

09 Sep 2016
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C Barnett

The religion and beliefs of actor Tom Hanks. Popular Hollywood actor Tom Hanks has enjoyed a tremendous career. His ability to adapt and take on diverse roles has been proven in movies like Forrest...