February 2022

President Biden has nominated Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to fill Justice Breyer's seat on the Supreme Court. The nomination is undoubtedly historic: if confirmed, Justice Jackson would be the third black Supreme Court justice and the…

ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS, Associated pressFebruary 28, 2022Updated: February 28, 2022 1:56 p.m. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Schools and school sports regulators would no longer be able to require!-->!-->!-->!-->…

The Bible says, “The heart is deceitful above all things, and hopelessly sick; who can understand it? (Jeremiah 17:9). There are many things we don't know about our own hearts. So many are the idols there, and how little do we…

PESHAWAR: Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby attended Sunday Mass at All Saints Church here and delivered a message of peace and religious harmony to the people, particularly in the context of the war between Russia and the 'Ukraine.…

Good day. Here are the Manila Times stories for Monday, February 28, 2022, brought to you by Wilcon Depot, the nation's leading home improvement and building supplies…

"Remember that you are dust and to dust you will return." These are the words used in many churches celebrating Ash Wednesday later this week. Ash Wednesday inaugurates the season of Lent. Lent, in Old English, means spring or spring -…

Different churches tend to have different views, on things like…

Congress Secretary General Priyanka Gandhi Vadra urges voters to rise above the quagmire of religion and caste that allows politicians of all parties to get away with not providing even development work of base in their constituencies. She…

The discussion and debate around banning the hijab in schools because it is "religious clothing" that cannot be allowed in secular educational institutions compels Muslim women wearing the hijab to explain their piety to a public that…

Sir, - The Religious Sisters of Charity argue that the disposal of the former St Mary's Nursing Home land and the Caritas Convalescent Home land on Merrion Road opens up an opportunity to provide…

RELIGIOUS SERVICESBAPTISTHARBOR CHURCHWater StreetReverend Peter Preiser(401) 466-5940harbourchurchblockisland.netSunday 10 a.m.:Live in-person services in the sanctuary.Also streamed live on our Facebook page(Harbour Church - Block…

The vast majority of self-identified young Catholics describe themselves as at least slightly spiritual and religious. But disagreement with the church on several issues, combined with an openness to other forms of spirituality, means they…

The last glimpse of humanity from the James Webb Space Telescope as it heads into deep space on Boxing Day; this image was captured by a camera on board the rocket from which the telescope separatedIn a statement released Jan. 8, NASA said…

U.S. Representative Bill Pascrell, Jr., Assemblyman Gary Schaer, former Congressman Herb Klein, Passaic County Commissioners Bruce James and Pat Lepore joined clergy and community representatives on Wednesday Jew at the Jewish…

As the Karnataka High Court considers whether women should be allowed to attend class wearing the hijab, it is instructive to place the issue in the broader context of court rulings on the wearing of religious symbols. From a…

In West Africa, secret societies have played a very important role in many countries in the region. From mystical and religious to subversive, these secret societies feature various aspects and activities, such as organization, officials,…

Attacks against people because of their faith are increasing in France, according to the first conclusions of the investigation carried out by two deputies, ordered by French Prime Minister Jean Castex. The…

Imagine if the very conservative Christian schools had said something like that. "We are concerned about transgender and gay students and want to make sure they are not humiliated or excluded by our schools, so we want to make sure their…

Mehjabi Siddiqui (Instagram) Bombay: Actress Mehjabi Siddiqui, who participated in Bigg Boss 11, hosted by Salman Khan, recently announced that she has left the entertainment industry. Take from instagram, she said she was…

By Tim Taylor Missouri Representative from the 48th District Several "hot" topics were discussed this week during our three days at the Capitol. The weekday session was canceled for Thursday due to the impending…

New Delhi: Home Minister Amit Shah said he preferred students to wear school uniforms rather than religious attire, but his view may change after a court ruled on the merits of a hijab ban in Karnataka schools. Karnataka's ban, which…

A watercolor painted in 1839 depicts a revival of the New England tent. Wikimedia Commons Vermont erupted in religious fervor in the early 19th century. Fall for the weather. Historians link Vermonters' rekindling of faith - in some…

Various religious traditions are prevalent but all work for the welfare of all February 20, 2022, 5:29 p.m. Puri, Feb 20…

New Delhi: Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today opened the Fifth World Bhagavad Gita Convention virtually from Chennai and stressed the need to translate the universal message of the Bhagavad Gita into as many!-->!-->…

Kingdom Story Company and Lionsgate announced Friday that Kelsey Grammer, Anna Grace Barlow, Jonathan Roumie and more have joined the cast of jesus revolutiona film inspired by the true story of a national spiritual awakening in the early…

The American satirist and libertarian commentator PJ O'Rourke, who died this week, once said: "At the heart of liberalism is the spoiled child - miserable, as all spoiled children are, dissatisfied, demanding, undisciplined,…

Reading time: 4 minutesA disfigured portrait of Jesus hangs on the wall of a house demolished after a mob attack in the village of Barakhama in the Indian state of Orissa in 2008. Thousands of people, mostly Christians, sought refuge…

In a major religious freedom case, the 5th United States Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans ruled reversed a lower court and ruled that religious employees of United Airlines may be eligible for an injunction blocking the company's…

Should Ontario Cut Funding for Catholic Separate Schools? This age-old question is at the forefront of a legal challenge launched in Hamilton.The plaintiffs claim that funding Catholic schools is unconstitutional, violates the separation…

The Karnataka government has stated categorically before the High Court that 'hijab' is not a core religious practice of Islam. Preventing its use did not violate Article 25 of the Indian Constitution, which guarantees religious…

By Leonard Blairsenior reporter | Friday, February 18, 2022Unsplash Weddings / Jeremy WongFifty years ago, religious wedding ceremonies were the norm. Most people married someone who shared their faith, and only a small fraction of…

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday said it was the duty of the courts to protect and safeguard the properties of religious and charitable institutions from wrongful claims or misappropriation. Noting thus, a bench of division of Judge Anil…

"Arabic Kuthu", the first single from the upcoming film "Beast" starring Thalapathy Vijay, was released on Valentine's Day to a thunderous response from fans. The song has garnered $41 million on YouTube and has also found its way into the…

Frank Griffel Frank Griffel, one of the world's foremost scholars of Islamic intellectual history and philosophy, has been named the Louis M. Rabinowitz Professor of Religious Studies, effective immediately. He is a member of the…

A rights activist, Idris Usman, has criticized the US government for blacklisting Russia, China and eight other countries as religious violators. Usman accused America of manipulating weakened countries and creating favorable…

A family is pictured sitting near a damaged house after an attack by suspected members of the Islamist insurgency Boko Haram in Bulabulin, Nigeria. The US State Department recently chose not to include Nigeria on its list of countries…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Finnish MPs Päivi Räsänen and Lutheran Bishop Juhana Pohjola were in court on Monday, facing up to two years in prison. Their crime: expressing religious opinions. Räsänen faces three charges…

(RNS) - Perhaps one of the most important legal terms of the 21st century is “religious freedom.” As my fellow University of Cincinnati political scientist, Andrew Lewis, explains in his most recent book, "The Rights Turn in Conservative…

The Rutan-Rams (and six others) have now filed a lawsuit against the Tennessee Department of Children's Services and its commissioner. According to court documents cited by The Washington Post, the Holston United Methodist Home for…

(AP) - Americans by the thousands have sought religious exemptions to circumvent COVID-19 vaccine mandates, but they generally do so without the encouragement of major denominations and prominent religious leaders. From the…

The older sister of an alleged murder victim says her family's religious beliefs became stricter as she grew up.Jayde Struhs' little sister Elizabeth died in January after her parents, Kerrie and Jason, allegedly refused her diabetes…

Farruko is officially on the road with her La 167 tour launched last fall in San Diego. With seven concerts remaining in the trek, as well as festival performances to be announced soon, the Puerto Rican singer opened up about his…

Mail news service Jamshedpur, February 12: The 33rd Sri-Sri Shyam Mahotsav organized under the joint aegis of Sri-Sri Sakchi Shiv Mandir and Shri Shyam Parivar was cheerfully celebrated amid religious fervor on Saturday 12th February.…

The International Labor Organization has criticized China for racial and religious discrimination in the Xinjiang region. "The Committee expresses its deep concern about the policy directions expressed in many national and…

But amid the debate over the controversial Religious Discrimination Bill, she feels just as vulnerable as when she lived in Malaysia.“I fled my country to avoid being persecuted because I am a trans woman. But now I see no difference…

Through Jorge Gomez and Lauren MosesEditorial contributor | Friday, February 11, 2022Scott Olson/Getty ImagesAccording to a recent survey conducted by the Freedom Forum, fewer people in our country regard religious freedom as the first…

All Catholics in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston are encouraged to join Filipino Catholics in embracing a special period of Jubilee Indulgence celebrating the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Christianity in the Philippines.It is…

02/10/2022 Sri Lanka (International Christian Concern) - In a well-conceived speech delivered to commemorate the 74th anniversary of Sri Lanka's independence, the President of Sri Lanka said “Every Sri Lankan citizen, regardless of…

Coalition sources told this masthead that the Prime Minister had raised the possibility of putting the Integrity Committee in Parliament in a bill and that this could help persuade some MPs to also support the Government on religious…

A new bill in Arizona would ban some discrimination against gays and transgender people, but includes an important compromise that would exempt churches and religious organizations. The law project, HB 2802,…

Melbourne synth-pop artist Simona Castricum has penned an impassioned open letter condemning the Religious Discrimination Bill, introduced in Parliament by Prime Minister Scott Morrison last year. While the bill ostensibly serves to protect…

Pitching the protection of religious freedom against the protection of LGBTIQ+ rights has become a mainstay of the 'culture war' conflict in contemporary Australia. The current debate over the federal government's religious discrimination…

Image courtesy of Michelle Henderson A more relaxed form of charity, sadaqah, represents how any act of kindness can be charitable. It allows anyone, rich or poor — even if they can only put on a happy face (al-Tirmidhi, 1970) — to be seen…

Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg will open a new school on the former campus of the closed Middleburg Academy,…

Published February 8, 2022 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said public service in Nigeria at any level should not be seen as synonymous with the accumulation of power, privilege and wealth. He said there is no point in having professionals…

Islamabad: A large number of people gathered outside the National Press Club at the call of Minorities Alliance Pakistan (MAP) on Sunday to condemn the terrorist attack against Christian pastors in Peshawar in which Pastor William…

Assistant Professor of Religious Studies and Theology Jessica Coblentz recently published a book called "Dust in the Blood: A Theology of Life with Depression" - which focused on the poignant realities of living with depression from a…

Patna: In light of declining coronavirus cases in Bihar, the government on Sunday lifted several statewide restrictions. After a review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday, the government decided to!-->…

There is a logical reason why Taliban forces have not been accused of destroying churches in Afghanistan."It's the dirty little secret: There were no churches before the Taliban returned to power," said Nina Shea, director of the Hudson…

Bengaluru: Renowned religious speaker and Padma Shri award winner Ibrahim Sutar, who had earned recognition from Kannada Kabir, died on Saturday from cardiac arrest in Bagalkote district. The government ordered that his last rites be…

The Basgo Gompa merges seamlessly with the sandstone cliffs, desolate mountains and starkly beautiful terrain of Leh. Ringed by the towering Himalayan and Karakoram ranges, this ruined citadel of temples harkens back to when the gompa and…

In 1999, IHR published a book titled We lived together, implying that we no longer live together in the era of religious nationalism, which has actively emerged in Indian politics since the early 1990s. Corresponding…

Churches…

The Rajasthan government issued new Covid guidelines on Friday, announcing further relaxations of Covid-induced restrictions in the state. The revised rules will come into effect from Saturday 5 February. From a nightly curfew to the…

Matthew Pereira felt lost. As a freshman at San Clemente High School in San Clemente, California, he had no…

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed his intention to make changes to the Sex Discrimination Act and the Religious Discrimination Bill at the same time. The statement is the latest in a public back-and-forth between the Prime…

I very much appreciate The Transcript's professional reporting, both its…

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Holy Spirit, not the need for recognition, must be the primary motivation for religious life, Pope Francis has told consecrated men and women. “Sometimes, even behind the appearance of good works, the canker of…

On January 13, 2022, more than 40 people from various faith traditions gathered for the third Religious Freedom Prayer Breakfast hosted by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America (NAD). The event recognized January 16 as National…

UC Riverside will host an unprecedented conference to launch the first academic journal devoted to queer and transgender scholarship in religious studies. The journal, “QTR: A Journal of Queer and Transgender Studies in Religion,” will be…

Stephen J. DavisStephen J. Davis, who studies ancient and medieval Christianity with a focus on the Eastern Mediterranean, has been named the Woolsey Professor of Religious Studies and Professor of History, effective immediately. Davis…

BEIJING (BP) — Ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics, China is set to impose new restrictions on online religious content that will essentially outlaw gospel scriptures just days after the games end, according to the Christian persecution…

As the second anniversary of the infiltration of COVID-19 approaches, some public spaces in Colorado Springs…

Recently quoted by Iran's government news agency, IRNA, Taghi Rostamvandi, the country's deputy interior minister, addressed a long-silenced subject: "People are going in a direction where the religious government does not more of their…

PESHAWAR - A group of Muslim scholars, including the Assistant Prime Minister for Religious Harmony, prayed at a church in the KP capital to show solidarity with the Christian community following the murder of Pastor William Siraj .…