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May 12, 2022
ELLIS HEASLEY
London, UK
“If they find a Bible, they evict the family. Those who want to hear the Word travel on foot for three days, or by car for about four hours. There is no church. There is no Bible…
Save Historic Churches and Religious Buildings on the South Coast
What is the public value of restoring historic SouthCoast religious buildings?A short answer is that in most past cultures, churches, synagogues, and mosques were the most architecturally expressive buildings and the most influential…
Obscene dance performed at religious festival in India, investigation opened
A woman is seen dancing on the stage in Shamgarh, Madhya Pradesh.
A lewd dance performed by a woman at a government-sponsored event in Madhya Pradesh…
COMMENT: Is freedom of religion free?
On June 25, 1962, the Supreme Court ruled that prayer in schools violated the First Amendment by constituting a religious establishment. The following year, the Court banned Bible readings in public schools for similar reasons.
By…
Historic bell returns to St. Augustine Parish as icon of religious liberty – Catholic Philly
By Gina Christian • Published on May 9, 2022 An emblematic bell symbolizing religious freedom has returned to its native parish, inviting everyone to safeguard the "sacred right" to worship.
Philadelphia Auxiliary Bishop…
Mumbai mosques lower volume of calls to prayer for religious harmony
Police stand guard at the gate of Jama Masjid in Mumbai on Friday. Reuters
Sitting in a desk lined with books overlooking a giant prayer hall, Mohammed…
Abortion: a major religious divide that also unites loyal opponents and sympathizers in Colorado |…
When someone seeks abortion advice from Rabbi Jay Sherwood, head of Temple Shalom, the largest Jewish…
The Sikh community of Shediac celebrates the religious holiday with a celebratory parade
The Sikh community of Shediac gathered on Sunday to celebrate the religious festival of Vaisakhi. Vaisakhi marks the establishment of Sikhism in 1699 and the start of the harvest season. Prabhjot Singh took part in what he says is the…
City Responds to Request for Religious Exemption from Civil Rights Ordinance
nullHOLLAND — The Netherlands' non-discrimination ordinance already protects the ability of religious organizations to exercise their beliefs, Holland's city prosecutor said on Wednesday.The lawyer was asked to address concerns that the…
Pakistani police arrest 8 men for allegedly religious murder
Pakistani police said they arrested eight men from the Ahmadi sect of Islam on Saturday who opened fire on a group of Sunni Muslims the previous night, killing one and injuring another.ByThe Associated PressMay 7, 2022, 1:10 p.m.• 1 minute…
Pakistani Police Arrest 8 Men for Apparently Religious Murder | app
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani police said they arrested eight men from the Islamic Ahmadi sect on…
Krishnapura Chattris: Road Widening: Another Religious Structure Removed | Indore News
Indore: Another place of worship was removed on Friday to clear the way for ongoing road widening works between Bada Ganpati Square and Krishnapura Chattris. Indore Smart City Development Limited (ISCDL) now hopes to complete the project…
Church groups ‘make joyful noise’ with outdoor instruments
(RNS) - After a beloved Texas church choirmaster died in 2020, his congregation wanted to honor him in a unique way.
The committee of Cross Tracks Church, a United Methodist congregation in the Austin suburb of Liberty Hill, has dedicated a…
Ghana: “My religious faith, an integral part of my legal and political vocation” –…
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo said his faith in God as a Christian shaped his professional life as a lawyer and politician, which greatly influenced his vision for the transformation of Ghana and of Africa.…
Religious superiors see realism as an important part of the synod process
Sister María Rita Calvo Sanz, Superior General of the Sisters of the Company of Mary, Notre Dame, welcomed Sister Monica Joseph, Superior of the Congregation of the Religious of Jesus and Mary, during a coffee break…
Abortion: a major religious divide that also unites faithful opponents and sympathizers | Content…
When someone seeks abortion advice from Rabbi Jay Sherwood, head of Temple Shalom, the largest Jewish…
The religious harmony behind the growth of the UAE
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Oakwood Academy Files Lawsuit Against AHSAA, Claiming Religious Freedom
Oakwood Academy has filed a lawsuit against the Alabama High School Athletic Association, saying the school's religious rights were violated when it was barred from participating in the regional men's basketball tournament from AHSAA…
Mumbai on high alert after calls to play Hindu religious hymns outside mosques
Extra police have been stationed in Mumbai amid fears of unrest after a right-wing leader called on Hindus to play religious hymns outside mosques to protest Azaan (call to prayer) over loudspeakers.Raj Thackeray, politician and founder of…
Leak of Roe vs. Wade decision a victory for religious fervor – The Forward
Protesters gather outside the U.S. Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health, a case involving a Mississippi law that bans most abortions after 15 weeks, December 1, 2021 in…
Religious leaders receive safety training after recent hate crimes
Religious leaders receive safety training after recent hate crimes
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RELIGIOUS COLUMN: Walk a mile in someone else’s shoes | Columnists
It's easy to scoff and be critical, and unfortunately, our human nature…
RELIGIOUS CHRONICLE: Jonah found a ship | Columnists
“But Jonah arose to flee to Tarshish, from the presence of the LORD, and…
Hamas’ Sinwar threatens ‘regional religious war’ if Al-Aqsa is ‘raped’…
In a Saturday night speech filled with deadly threats and denunciations of Israel, Hamas leader in Gaza Yahya Sinwar said the terror group "will not hesitate to take action" if Israel "violates" the Al Mosque. -Aqsa.
"Our people must…
Weekday Religious Education Schedules Spring Student Programs
Weekday religious education children work on their spring programs. They are excited to share with their family and friends what they have learned this year. The programs are open to the public, so come watch the kids play. You will enjoy…
Iftar hosted under the banyan tree for religious harmony | Mangaluru News
Mangaluru: Sahakara Nyaya Koota, an organization of secular thinkers, held an iftar under a banyan tree in the city, to convey the message of peace and harmony Friday. The 'Iftar Mussanje' program attended by thinkers, speakers and…
“I thought about religious life, but I was afraid of not getting there”
Fear of making a mistake holds more people back in life than we realize. If they try to ride a bike, they could hurt themselves. If they walk into a crowd, they may not know what to say. If they move to another…
Can scientists be religious? – The science of yarn
'Praying Hands', a 30-ton, 60-foot-tall bronze statue at Oral Roberts University, Oklahoma. Photo: C.Jill Reed, CC BY-SA 2.0
Science and religion in India is based on an ethnographic study of faith and…
India Religious and Spiritual Market 2022 – Size, Share, Trends and Opportunities 2027 –…
The latest research report from IMARC Group, titled “Religious and Spiritual Market in India: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunities and Forecast 2022-2027”,the Indian religious and spiritual market is expected to grow…
Over 6,000 speakers removed from religious sites in UP; 30,000 volume reduced
Following a government order to control the use of loudspeakers in religious places in Uttar Pradesh, authorities removed more than 6,000 and another 30,000 were set to volume limits.“As part of this exercise, a total of 6,031 loudspeakers…
Supreme Court rejects plea seeking inquiry into religious clashes in states
The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a plea calling for the establishment of a Judicial Inquiry Commission chaired by the former Chief Justice of India to investigate the religious clashes and Bull Dozer justice that took place in…
McMaster signs bill to make religious groups essential during states of emergency
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WBTW) — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster on Tuesday signed a bill that protects religious organizations during states of emergency.
The religious freedom bill means designated religious organizations are now…
Muslim scholar urges religious bodies to take note of SC to reduce speaker volume
Muslim scholar Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi has urged religious bodies to take note of the Supreme Court and reduce the decibel of loudspeakers to a "permissible" level."There is a need to give thought to the issue of loudspeaker…
US commission says religious freedom still worst in North Korea
Nadine Maenza, chair of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom, answers a question during a webinar the commission held on Monday to mark the release of its annual report on religious freedom. (Yonhap)WASHINGTON —…
UP government orders removal of illegal loudspeakers from religious places
The Uttar Pradesh government has ordered the removal of illegal loudspeakers from religious places in the state, a senior official said on Monday.
The move comes days…
Religious Studies Joy Bostic discusses emerging sex positivity in the Christian faith
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Play the taar in the oldest religious building in Iran
Farajnezhad created "Dasht-e Majnoon" based on a poem by Hooshang Ebtehaj. The avaz was performed by Roham Khorshidvand and Alireza Nasirifard played the Daf and the Bendir.
The music video was also recorded at the old Chogha Zanbil…
Anti-Religious Messages: A Man Will Serve Eight Years
A man has been sentenced to eight years in prison and fined Tk3,000,000 for hacking into another's Facebook account and posting anti-religious messages on the social media platform.
Judge Golam Farooq of the Barishal Divisional Cyber…
RELIGIOUS CHRONICLE: A tamed heart | Columnists
Many years ago when I was a K-9 handler in the US Air Force, I was…
Palestinian Muslim groups denounce Israel’s ‘racist nature’ and defend Christian…
Palestinian resistance groups have spoken out in favor of religious freedom for Christians, condemning the Israeli regime's new restrictions on the number of Christians wishing to visit the Church of the Holy…
Religious fanaticism must not monopolize the truth: BNPT boss
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The head of the National Counterterrorism Agency (BNPT), Boy Rafli Amar, has reminded the public not to use religious fanaticism as a tool to monopolize the…
Young people are more faithful, less likely to attend religious services
Faith has grown stronger among the nation's teens and young adults during COVID-19 — even though they attend church services less frequently now than at the start of the pandemic.They also trust their religious communities more and agree…
Farruko Releases Intense Video For ‘My Lova’ About Religious Beliefs
Farruko has been candid about her embrace of religion following the wild success of her 2021 hit, "Pepas." "Me, being number one, having the best cars, having everything, I couldn't see my kids," he said at a concert in Miami in…
An Ungodly Deal: Courting Religious Voters Cheaply
It may be something in the air during the Easter period (or a coincidence…?) but in the past two weeks, one in two politicians is suddenly religious. At least, that's how they want to appear.
Labor and Liberal candidates are…
Shaquille O’Neal Reveals His Religious Beliefs and Pilgrimage Plans in Discovery Video
Shaquille O'Neal has gone public with every one of his opinions and views. He is someone who keeps his heart on his sleeve. Shaq likes to show his true personality at all times and is never shy about having his say on social…
School prayer case could harm students’ religious freedom
It is an accepted truth in sports circles that the two most powerful words in the English language are "Coach said". Now consider how children in Florida public schools should react when their coach says, "Let's pray."This religious…
Nashik police commissioner transferred after order on use of loudspeakers at religious sites
The Maharashtra government on Wednesday transferred Nashik Police Commissioner Deepak Pandey days after issuing a directive banning bhajans or songs on loudspeakers 15 minutes before and after azaan prayers within 100 meters from…
Navy veteran and State Department employee wins Dean’s Medal in Religious Studies
April 20, 2022
Editor's note: This story is part of a series of profiles of notable Spring 2022 graduates.Langston "Languini" Tillman was born in California, but moved to Taiwan with his parents when…
Beauty & Harmony – World Religious Leaders Set to Lead Dialogue at Boao Forum for Asia |…
HAIKOU, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 20, 2022--Under the theme "The…
Religious processions would have had women, elderly people and devotees
It was also found that the boys marching in the processions shouted abusive, even vulgar, slogans against Muslims and sang offensive songs. I can't imagine those boys were smart enough to come up with these abusive slogans and compose…
Religious studies professor John Leonard is retiring
Religious studies professor John Leonard is retiring
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Plot to smear Osinbajo as an exposed religious fanatic ― Media Council
A plot to smear Vice President and presidential candidate under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) party, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, as a religious fanatic has come to light.
It comes just as the media office of former Lagos…
No religious procession in UP should be taken out without permission: Adityanath
Amid incidents of violence at festivals in some states, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered that no religious processions be carried out without permission and that the use of loudspeakers should not not disturb…
Does Scotland still need religious schools? –Cameron Wyllie
Legislation on religious schools dates back to another era when many more people went to church (Photo: Laister/Express/Getty Images)We had a very interesting conversation, especially when we each explained the basis of the selection of…
Oyo has no room for religious crisis – Makinde’s assistant
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde said there could never be a religious crisis in the state.
The Governor, who was represented by his Special Assistant for Interfaith Affairs, Rev. Zacheaus Ibikunle, said this during the Easter picnic…
No religious conversion in Goa, CM comment to please bosses: Congress
Opposition leader Michael Lobo said on Monday that there was no religious conversion in Goa, adding that Chief Minister Pramod Sawant's recent comment in which the latter…
Dozens arrested after religious violence erupts in India over weekend
Dozens of people have been arrested after religious violence engulfed parts of India, including the capital Delhi, over the Easter weekend. Violent clashes erupted after a procession celebrating the Hindu festival of Hanuman Jayanti - the…
Europeans beg Russia not to hit religious sites in Ukraine
Such places "are vital for the country's diverse religious communities, more than ever in times of crisis".Religious representatives from two European organizations have expressed dismay at the wartime destruction of religious sites and…
Why religious violence forces us to consider our own traditions
A the sweltering Saturday night brought news of the nation's capital being put on red alert. Parts of Jahangirpuri northwest of Delhi reported acute violence between two communities; the genesis being attributed to communal insults…
Religious perspective: where is the hope?
Religious view: Noel ReeseIf you've been reading my columns for a while (it's been over 10 years now), you might think I'm the doomsday prophet, as I tend to talk about the hopeless, downward spiral of the direction the current events, and…
Lights, camera, action: Filming to begin Monday for ‘Grace Wins,’ a religious flick set…
The town of Vicksburg will be transformed into a stage for the next three weeks as filming begins on "Grace Wins," a religious film produced by Linda Sweezer Enterprises and Intrigue Films.
“We already have the…
Clashes in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri district during a religious procession; several people…
Members of two communities clashed in Delhi's Jahangirpuri area today after stones were allegedly thrown during a Hanuman Jayanti procession. Several people, including police officers, were injured in the ensuing chaos.Footage of the…
Religious belief is no guarantee of human decency – but it’s not gibberish either.
On Maundy Thursday evening, our village church held the ancient Tenebrae (“darkness” or “shadows”) service. It is a lamentation for the three days before Easter, the days when Jesus sat at the Last Supper with his disciples, was betrayed,…
The growing religious fervor on the right and the illusions shattered by Putin’s war: the week…
This weekend, listen to a collection of narrated articles from The New York Times, read aloud by the journalists who wrote them.The Christian right has been closely tied to American conservatism for decades, culminating in the Trump era.…
A bipartisan victory for religious freedom
In a remarkable show of bipartisan cooperation, the Senate last week unanimously reauthorized the Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act. The reauthorization, included in a bill to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus,…
Religious harmony at Vellaimarialyal Church in Illupur attracts attention – The New Indian…
Express press service
TIRUCHY: Amid the stories of communal hatred, you can also see places of worship where people from various religions congregate. Vellaimarialyal Church in Illupur, which celebrated its 327th…
Vaccine is a lifeline, Bangsamoro religious authority reminds Muslims
FIGHT COVID Bangsamoro officials are considering areas near mosques as vaccination sites to increase vaccination coverage in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region, Muslim Mindanao.—Divina M. Suson
ILIGAN CITY—The Bangsamoro Darul-Ifta, the Islamic…
7th Century Religious Sound Arts Restored in Saudi Arabia in International Competition | News
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Saudi Arabia attends an international competition…
Worldwide Passover Traditions: Passover celebrations embody many religious and local traditions
Sumptuous trays of sweets are presented in an Israeli mimouna.
Deborah Morosohk, education director of Temple Beth El, recently explained that customs and food evolved as Jews absorbed aspects of local cuisine,…
Indiana AG Todd Rokita says religious freedom is under attack in SCOTUS
April is a month of religious observances. Christians celebrate Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter when we give thanks for the risen Christ. During the Passover, our Jewish friends commemorate the liberation of the Israelites from…
Religious display stirs controversy on Long Island; officials denounce anti-Semitism
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY (PIX11) – A whirlwind of controversy has hit a Long Island village after a resident made remarks at a recent board meeting that some are calling anti-Semitic. Tonight, this woman is excused.
On April 4,…
Religious Tourism Market Size, Trends and Forecasts
New Jersey, United States – Verified Market Research provides an encyclopedic study of Religious tourism market with holistic information about important factors and aspects impacting the future growth of the market. The religious tourism…
To achieve equal education, we must remove religious instruction from school hours
THIS IS AN article about school patronage and religion. There will be lots of statistics, percentages and raw numbers. There will be references to legislation and policy.
But above all, you will hear…
Group urges Nigerians to avoid ethnic and religious sentiments
A non-governmental organization, One Nigeria Group (NGO), has called on Nigerians to shun ethnic and religious sentiments and vote for a patriotic Nigerian for president in the 2023 general elections.
The group's chairman, Alhaji Muhammad…
Noor-E-Ramazan: Jannat Zubair Rahmani and Sana Makbul share a special religious look, fans melt in…
Jannat Zubair and Sana Makbul Send Noor-E-Ramazan Wishes, Share Their Traditional Looks on Social Media, Find Out
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Jamshedpur: religious fervor grips the city, worshipers flock to akharas and temples
Jamshedpur, April 8: The city is gripped with religious fervor with Ram Navami and Navratra celebrations en route. Devotees flock to akharas and temples and hold kalash yatras to gain insight into the gods and goddesses.
Since morning,…
Echoes. Religious freedom, the basis of all freedom. Published on 08/04/2022
CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz
Religious freedom,…