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The Mormon Church Makes New Efforts on Race

26 Jul 2019
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Alison Lesley

LDS taking steps to move forward However, the leaders are trying to change that to include people from all races. The latest attempt to reach out to diverse crowds for support saw members...

How Writings in the Quran Supported Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Equality Movement

27 Jun 2019
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Anila Sadiq

Portions of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s goals to eradicate racial inequality were echoed in the Quran some 1,300 years prior. Martin Luther King, Jr. lived a life worth living. He worked diligently...

Comedy About Sikhs

26 Jun 2019
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C Barnett

Funny or Die's new video for Sikh children to be comfortable about their religious identity Funny or Die, a digital comedy brand, has released their latest video titled "Diversity Day." The video...

Louisiana ‘Fetal Heartbeat’ Abortion Ban Set to be Signed into Law

30 May 2019
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Kelly Frazier

Governor Edwards is the exception among Democrats The state of Louisiana stands out from the other pro-life states which want to restrict the rights of women to access abortion- the state has John...

Pence Weighs in on Buttigieg’s Attacks on His Christian Faith

15 Apr 2019
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C Barnett

Pence says Buttigieg 'knows better.' The response by the V.P. came after the mayor fiercely criticized Pence's record concerning LGBT equality. Pence made the comments during a television interview. Pence...

Mormon Women Are No Longer Required to Be Veiled for Burial

10 Feb 2019
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Gary Nguyen

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has made another move for gender equality. This change comes as one of the latest put forth by the church. The idea behind the change and others are to give...

Protestant Ministers Sign Dutch Anti-Gay Charter, Atheists Launch Popular Alternative

09 Jan 2019
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Nathan Glover

Atheists release The Declaration of Love to combat the anti-LGBT statement. About 250 fundamentalist , a document with American origins which critics allege promotes misogyny, homophobia, and transphobia....

New LDS Presidency Talks Growth, LGBTQ, & Women at Press Conference

18 Jan 2018
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Alison Lesley

He is all set to continue the status quo The newly minted 93-year-old First President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President . Reporters from various global media houses were...

How Quakers Celebrate Christmas

19 Dec 2017
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C Barnett

Celebrations if any, are subdued. This practice started from the 17th century. Quaker tradition says every day is sacred. Christmas is no different. Many Quakers nowadays do follow standard Christmas...

First Muslim Same-Sex Marriage Took Place in Britain Last Month

11 Jul 2017
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Nathan Glover

Love overcomes persecution in England. Recently Jahed Choudhury and Sean Rogan married in the town of Walsall, England. This is the first Muslim same-sex marriage. The couple wore traditional Muslim...