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By jorge gomezEditorial contributor | Thursday, March 17, 2022Anti-vaccine protesters block the road at the Ambassador Bridge border crossing in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, February 11, 2022. Protesters supporting the 'Freedom Convoy' in…

As the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution proclaiming March 15 as the International Day Against Islamophobia, India has expressed concern that phobia of a religion is being elevated to the rank of international…

Virginia State Capitol By Tyler Arnold (The Center Square) — Virginia legislation that would have protected freedom of worship during health emergencies has been defeated by a Senate committee after seven Democrats banded together to block…

The beauty of art lies in its ability to impact us. To make us think, feel, see, touch, smell, taste and experience things from a new perspective. Art can also be unexpected; a trip to an art exhibition can be an amazing, disappointing,…

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“It is time for the Prime Minister's cronies… to implement the spirit of change, reconciliation and tolerance”On Friday, leaders of the Reform and Conservative Jewish movements in North America and Israel were denied entry to Jerusalem's…

This is another presentation by Imam Fuad A Adeyemi during a workshop on the protection of holy sites organized by Interfaith Dialogue for Peace IDFP on February 15, 2022 at Ajuji Greenwich Hotels Gudu District- Abuja: This article…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

(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…

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…

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,…

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…

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

LAHORE: The Lahore Walled City Authority (WCLA) was established in 2012 and is known for the restoration and preservation of some of the historical monuments in the capital city of Punjab. These…

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The federal government has concluded a plan to begin inspecting centers of religious worship for the issuance of licenses to perform statutory marriages and the renewal of existing marriages. Naija News reports that the development is…

Taipei, Jan 22 (CNA) The Taiwan government announced on Saturday that eating on public transport will be banned nationwide from Sunday, while large religious gatherings without social distancing are to be halted with immediate effect and…

Immaculate Conception - Wexford, is located in rural northeast Iowa in the hills of Allamakee County. The parish was founded in 1851. (Marion Patterson)…

Such a drop also occurred among other religions, but it was highest among Muslims - 6%, according to the survey. Indian Muslims have become "less religious" in 2021. They have become pessimistic about any improvement in religious…

BARAMULLA: In view of the resurgence of Covid-19 cases in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Bhupinder Kumar today convened a joint meeting of Aimah Masajid/Imams, religious leaders and other…

Gurugram is now a bubbling satellite town that continually stays in the news for refusing Muslims to offer Friday prayers in an open space there. There are several layers of this problem that need to be understood as well as the changing…

ROSARIO, Argentina - More than 18,000 people supported a proposal to include a debate on religious freedom and rights of conscience in the process of drafting Chile's new constitution, a task given to 155 people elected for this task.…

Each year, the President declares January 16 Religious Freedom Day and calls on Americans to "observe this day through appropriate events and activities in homes, schools and places of worship." Today is the anniversary of…

KARAK - Hundreds of Hindu yatrees visited Shri Paramhans Ji Maharaj's Samadi and Teri Karak Temple on Sunday and performed religious rituals on the first day of the New Year. According to officials, as many as 215 Hindu Yatrees, including…

The proportion of devout Muslims has declined since 2016, according to a survey titled “Indian Youth: Aspirations and Vision for the Future”. The report of the survey, conducted by the Center for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS)…

New Delhi: Young Muslims "stand out somewhat" from their Hindu, Sikh and Christian cohorts, as they are the only community to have recorded a significant decline in religious activities over the past five years, according to an…

People attend Easter Sunday Mass while following social distancing guidelines at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC on April 4. (Saul Loeb / AFP / Getty Images) (CNN) - If you're wondering…

Inspector General of Police Usman Alkali Baba has ordered Police Commissioners (PCs) and their Assistant Supervisory Inspectors General (AIGs) to initiate and implement well-coordinated crime prevention strategies. According to PM News,…

(CNN) - If you're wondering if you should attend in-person church services over the winter break this year, CNN medical analyst Dr. Leana Wen recommends thinking about it like your finances.Just like a financial budget…

Buddhist monks, nuns and devotees at a ceremony to mark United Nations Vesak Day in 2019 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Religious activities on social networks became increasingly diverse in the midst of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.…

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The Cypriot conflict is not religious but political. And yet, religion is instrumentalized and misused in this context. This is underlined in an interview with Vatican Radio by Salpy Eskidijan, the founder of "Religious Track", an…

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December 15, 2021 ELLIS HEASLEY As always, 2021 has been both a year of setbacks and advances in freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) around the world. Many challenges remain as the year draws to a close, but there are…

Photos from Sewa Diwali annual report and data collage. Photo: Courtesy organizers / Sewa DiwaliThis Diwali season, 315 “Dharmic-American” organizations and communities have come together to collect more than 590,000 pounds of food,…

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NORWALK - A new Sikh religious center has been proposed for West Norwalk, and while many have expressed enthusiasm for a suitable place of worship, some residents are concerned the plan does not fit with the neighborhood.The application for…

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for new measures to strengthen state control over religious affairs in the country, including the "sinization" of faiths, which largely means aligning them with the policies of the ruling Communist Party…

Representatives of religious minorities in Yemen have agreed to form a coordinating council that would defend their rights to freedom of belief and equal citizenship as Iranian-backed Houthi militias continue to abuse…

Srinagar, December 3 Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid, the body that looks after Srinagar's historic mosque, protested Friday against the Jammu and Kashmir administration's decision to ban the…

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BC's top doctor has said anyone attending a church service in the province must wear a mask to reduce the transmission of COVID-19. The province previously exempted worshipers from the mask mandate, which requires people to wear face…

Critics, however, call Blinken's move a policy, designed to appease an important African partner. A former diplomat called it a "revenge of the bureaucracy" at the State Department. Others wondered how this matched the Biden…

The Build Back Better Act will not only fundamentally change the scope and size of the US government. It will also promote the progressive campaign against religion. Buried in the fine print of a bill largely designed to support families…

As many criticisms that I have made against churches of all stripes, I have never understood the desire of some people to vandalize these buildings. (About a decade ago, when a few churches in Oregon were tagged with adjacent atheist…

In an age plagued by growing incivility in public discourse, Americans still want religious voices to participate in conversations about solutions to the problems facing the country. Increasingly, Americans seem to see people of faith in…

China on Thursday criticized the United States for naming it along with Pakistan and others as "countries of particular concern" for the violation of religious freedom and accused Washington of frequently using religious matters…

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11/17/2021 Washington, DC (International Christian Concern) - On Sunday morning, October 10, Vijendra Prasad played the Dolluck, an Indian leather instrument, as he joined 70 other Christians to sing songs of praise in the Indian state…

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has tamed his kingdom's ultra-conservative religious establishment and made hyper-nationalism rather than religion a pillar of a new 21st century Saudi identity. But the first beneficiaries of a…

Anyone who finds religion fascinating and cares about the subject can pursue a university degree in this field. Enthusiastic followers of a well-known world religion like Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Islam and Taoism or of an…

(The Center Square) - The U.S. Supreme Court has once again sided with California houses of worship in their…

The United States Supreme Court ruled Tuesday in favor of a Catholic priest from North Caldwell and a rabbi from Lakewood who sued Governor Phil Murphy over coronavirus restrictions on religious services as the court overturned a lower…

What you will learnDepending on the course, you will learn about the traditions of the major world religions: Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism. You will study their historical, theological, anthropological and…