May 2022

A 28-year-old woman who was raised in an ultra-religious Christian 'sect' shares her story on ICT Tac. Elizabeth Hunter was raised by her adoptive parents in Texas in an organization called the Institute in Basic Life…

In Scotland today most people, especially young people, are non-religious (Photo: Chris Ware/Keystone Features/Getty Images)Currently, the law in Scotland means that all primary and secondary schools must hold regular acts of religious…

TEHRAN (IQNA) – A political science professor believes that the failure of the Indian government's economic plans has forced the ruling BJP party to increase pressure on religious minorities, including Muslims. “The BJP seeks to…

Some Long Island faith leaders say they are going beyond a "thoughts and prayers" approach after the Texas elementary school massacre and are calling on their flock to take direct action to end gun violence. The bishop of the…

San Francisco, Calif., July 27, 2018 / 3:01 a.m. (CNA/EWTN News).- An Archdiocese of San Francisco initiative to shape the Catholic imagination through beauty will host a workshop next month on how to teach the "singing". camps”, where…

This May marks the 20th anniversary of the Eritrean dictatorship's closure of most Christian churches. The only religions allowed are Sunni Islam, Eritrean Orthodox Church, Roman Catholicism and Lutheran…

Iran's clerical establishment is promoting a new religious song in what critics say is an attempt to indoctrinate children.In recent weeks, Iranian state media have published videos and images of children performing the song, titled Salute…

NEW DELHI – For nearly three centuries, Muslims and Hindus in the northern Indian city of Varanasi prayed to their gods in a mosque and temple separated by a wall. Many see it as an example of religious coexistence in a country where…

Massachusetts state senators — some wearing orange ribbons to show support for gun safety in the wake of the Texas elementary school shooting — voted unanimously on Wednesday for a budget amendment to to double security funding for places…

(The Conversation) - In September 2021, a 3-year-old child was killed during an exorcism at a small Pentecostal church in San Jose, California. The child's throat was reportedly constricted and her head held down during the ceremony, which…

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Apparently, the illegal religion has infiltrated Guangxi from Vietnam. In fact, popular religion is also targeted as "superstition."by Liang ChangpuFangchenggang police ready for the crackdown operation. Source: Fangcheng Border Police.In…

The Akal Takht wants the harmonium removed of the Golden Temple over the next three years. Giani Harpreet Singh, Jathedar of Akal Takht, recently asked the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) to ensure that the deadline is met.…

An empirical approach to the study of religion and religiosity has yet to take root in Kenya. This is why the study we conducted to explore the association between religious fundamentalism and attitudes towards sexual and gender…

New Delhi: A complaint has been filed against All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Chairman and MP for Hyderabad, Asaduddin Owaisi for allegedly inciting religious feelings in the Gyanvapi Mosque row. The case which was filed in…

Zoom services have been of great importance to many of us in maintaining our business during the two years of the Motion Control Order (MCO). I think zoom!-->…

I never thought minding my own business would provoke such animosity from others.It was the summer of 1996…

Mayiladuthurai (Tamil Nadu), May 23 (UNI) 'Pattina Pravesam', an age-old customary practice of carrying the Pontiff of Dharmapuram Adheenam (Mutt) on a palanquin by devotees on their shoulders took place with religious fervor here late on…

In the Old City of Jerusalem is a 187-foot-long “Western Wall,” built by Herod on the western side of the Temple Mount. While the wall was considered Muslim property as an integral part of Haram esh-Sharif and waqf property, the Jews'…

How Egypt can become a hub for spiritual and religious tourism Mosaic of the Holy Mother in the dome of the Coptic Orthodox Church of St. Mary in Zeitun, Cairo, Egypt.!--hide-title-->…

Highlighting the "complexity of the issues involved in the civil suit" pending before the Civil Judge (Main Division), Varanasi, over the Gyanvapi dispute "and their sensitivity", the Supreme Court ordered transfer of the pending procedure…

With “Nazareno,” Farruko returns to making dance beats, and this time he brings God with him. Farruko made headlines earlier this year when he gave up his old music and started preaching about Christianity at…

I never thought minding my own business would provoke such animosity from others.It was the summer of 1996…

The 2020 Supreme Court decision in Bostock v. County of Clayton, which (wrongly, in my view) expanded the coverage of a federal law - Title VII - that prohibits sex discrimination in employment to include discrimination based on sexual…

When Guinea-Conakry's religious affairs minister visited Jeddah last week, his Saudi counterpart offered him 50,000 Korans. Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs Abdullatif Bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh donated the holy books as part of his…

In a 2016 file photo, students at a Catholic school in the United States take part in a classroom exercise. CNS Photo/Jaclyn Lippelmann, Catholic Standard A review of school data found a significant increase in the number of…

NEW DELHI - In Varanasi, one of the world's oldest living cities, Hindus and Muslims prayed side by side in an adjoining temple and mosque.The heavily guarded complex underscores its difficult history. The Gyanvapi Mosque is!--mobileAd-->…

May 19The AJFC Community Action Agency will be hosting a Community Action Awareness Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 19, at Cooper's Ferry Park in Monticello. For more information, contact Ms. Eloise Tucker at 601-587-4370. May 21The…

From its earliest days, faith has inspired followers of Jesus Christ to work for healing, to promote equal dignity for all, and to care for the vulnerable. Jesus brought healing and underscored the great truth of biblical religion: all…

Religious Worship Act 1991: With a furore of petitions calling for an investigation into places of worship to determine their true religious character, the focus is again on the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act 1991. The Religious…

Curry is committed to highlighting overlooked incidents of global religious persecution asmember of an influential committee WASHINGTON — CEO of Open Doors Dr David Curry was appointed to the United States Commission on International…

Near my house there is a small shallow canal in a very rural area. Next…

The separation of church and state is a foundation of the American Constitution. And perhaps because of this, many religions have flourished in the country and contribute to discussions in the public square. More recently, the May 2 leak…

In the words of Martin Luther King Jr., a social activist and Baptist minister who played a key role in the American civil rights movement from the mid-1950s until his assassination in 1968: "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he…

The streets of Udupi town in Karnataka experienced a carnival-like atmosphere on Saturday, where thousands of people staged a march for harmony to rekindle the idea of ​​"unity in diversity". The purpose of the march was to share a message…

More than a thousand people of all faiths attended the harmony convention organized by the citizen group Sahabalve aimed at rekindling inter-religious dialogue amid recent communal tensions. There was a carnival atmosphere in…

BY ALABA ABDULRAZAK The gruesome murder of Deborah Samuel, a student at Shehu Shagari College of Education in Sokoto State, is one of those senseless and callous acts that make one wonder if these bloodthirsty religious…

Spring cleaningWest Gloucester Trinitarian Congregational Church, UCC, 488 Essex Ave. in Gloucester,…

The Imminent Overthrow of Roe c. Wade is a disaster for women. It is also a disaster for the Catholic Church, whose hierarchy in America has placed opposition to abortion at the heart of its mission.The American Catholic Church is deeply…

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…

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…

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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…

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…

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…

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…

When someone seeks abortion advice from Rabbi Jay Sherwood, head of Temple Shalom, the largest Jewish…

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…

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 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…

LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani police said they arrested eight men from the Islamic Ahmadi sect on…

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…

(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…

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.…

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…

When someone seeks abortion advice from Rabbi Jay Sherwood, head of Temple Shalom, the largest Jewish…

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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…

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…

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…

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“But Jonah arose to flee to Tarshish, from the presence of the LORD, and…