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A tribunal of inquiry could bring justice for the crimes of religious orders
I had, shall we say, a mixed reaction. And the article opened up a flood of personal correspondence that I spent a good part ... -
Faith versus rationalism: please don’t insult faith by calling it irrational
Are faith and rationalism mutually exclusive entities? The line of thought that insists on this makes it adamant that the two do not mix. ... -
Chronicle: When did God become president? (11/19/22)
During this year’s midterm elections, the Christian religion was a key point in the campaigns of many candidates. With candidates like Republican Doug Mastriano ... -
Nigeria: 2023 – Beware of Peter Obi, Christian Youth Group Tells Nigerians
The United Christian Youth Forum of Nigeria (UCYFN) has warned Nigerians to beware of the antics of Labor Party presidential candidate Mr Peter Obi, ... -
Commonwealth’s inequitable distribution fuels insecurity – Okowa
Delta State Governor and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) vice-presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Ifeanyi Okowa, has said that it is this nation’s ... -
From Atheist to Believer, JoeliD’s Theatrical Story Album Features His Conversion to a Christian Rapper on “Revered”
After more than 15 years in the music industry, JoeliD has produced an album that he considers the “real him”. Freshly sculpted and assembled ... -
Former Khamenei adviser: Canada and Germany cannot preach to us
Mohammad-Javad Larijani, an Iranian official who previously served as an adviser to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister, said in a ... -
Barriers to Succession Planning and How to Overcome Them
It’s extremely important to resolve common issues before embarking on succession planning. Addressing these challenges proactively and positively will increase a family-owned agribusiness’s chances ... -
“Under the Banner of Heaven” and Mormonism/LDS
“Under the Banner of Heaven” and Mormonism/LDS *Note: If you choose to comment, remember my rules. This is not a discussion forum; no commenter ... -
a Clint Eastwood in Clerics
“Prophet” is in theaters on November 15 and 17: a fine introduction to the man who guided Poland through decades of communist rule and ... -
As democrats/progressives, how much respect should we show to religion.
Is there a general rule of respect for others that we should follow? I respect the lives and belief structures of others as long ... -
Islam in Qatar explained ahead of FIFA World Cup
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Qatar is a Muslim nation, with laws, customs and practices rooted in Islam. The country is neither as ... -
American journalism has been immune to growth and criticism
Image courtesy of The Guardian, thanks. I’m an atheist, but I don’t mind being an atheist, you know what I mean? So, as always, ... -
Why do Christian Nationalists look so much like the KKK?
It is becoming more and more obvious: Christian nationalists are suspiciously similar to the Ku Klux Klan. In a video compilation, The daily show ... -
When Freethinkers Agreed to Disagree on Politics
Two groups held separate events in Kozhikode on Sunday, and what set them apart was their stance on some current political issues Two groups ... -
Imran’s attacker is a drug addict, inquest reveals
Lahore: The police investigation into the attack on former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan during his long walk has revealed that the suspect Naveed ... -
Don’t miss the off-Broadway piece about the disbelieving clergy
A new off-Broadway play about clergy who stopped believing in God is currently playing in New York City to applause from the “official newspaper.” ... -
Book Review: “Ripe for Revolution” by Jeremy Friedman
Many developing countries that had broken free from Western capitalist rulers in the 20th century were naturally drawn to socialism. Friedman’s impressive study, which ... -
4 Ways to Explain Death to Your Kids When You’re an Atheist Parent
Where are we going when we die? What happens to our bodies, our souls or our essence? Almost every religion has an answer to ... -
R20, global change and transformation of religions – Academia
Ahmad Suaedy (The Jakarta Post) Jakarta ● Tue, November 1, 2022 2022-11-01 02:58 2 8bbe8b56fac1a92f2de4c67cfb61fde8 4 Academia R20-Summit, religion, doctrine, war, solution, tension, polarization, ... -
Farmers, associations are working to make cultural food accessible
GREEN BAY – It might not be the first thing they think of when Somali refugees first arrive in Green Bay, but the lack ... -
“People are penalized in the name of Urban Naxals”
Staff reporter RAIPUR, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has denounced Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his “Urban Naxals” remark. It can be mentioned that ... -
Hundreds of anti-fascists march through Mussolini’s birthplace
PREDAPPIO, Italy (AP) — About 1,000 anti-fascists marked the anniversary of the 1944 liberation of Benito Mussolini’s birthplace on Friday, as scattered fascist nostalgia ... -
The parties will live with the consequences of their choices – Kukah
The Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Msgr. Matthew Hassan Kukah, has urged Nigerians, especially the Christian community, not to worry about the choices made by ... -
Akshay Kumar and Logic Go to Sea – The New Indian Express
Express press service “What can be said without proof can also be rejected without proof,” wrote Christopher Hitchens in God Is Not Great. It’s ... -
Why strong institutions are necessary for economic growth
In 2007, on a freezing morning, Professor Mansoob Murshed was giving a lecture on “the long-term determinants of economic growth” at the International Institute ... -
CCP ‘lacks confidence in its position’: former Ambassador Brownback
Former U.S. Goodwill Ambassador for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback said the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) treatment of its people “reveals a lack of ... -
Editorial: Iran should end crackdown on protests over woman’s death after hijab arrest
Protests against the Iranian government and authorities have been going on for more than a month ... -
Growing post-Islamic trend in the MENA region
Middle East/North Africa (MNN) — Gospel workers face significant challenges in the Middle East/North Africa region: illiteracy, unemployment, honor killings, war, mass displacement, food ... -
UFC fighter says he wants to debate Joe Rogan and can prove his flat earth theory in bizarre rant
UFC’s Bryce Mitchell went on a bizarre rant in which he criticized Joe Rogan for making fun of people who don’t believe the earth ... -
Bolsonaro and Lula trade fierce verbal criticism during presidential debate — MercoPress
Bolsonaro and Lula trade fierce verbal criticism during presidential debate Monday, October 17, 2022 – 09:34 UTC Lula admitted there had been ... -
Religious Polarization in India Seeps into American Diaspora
In Edison, New Jersey, a bulldozer that has become a symbol of the oppression of India’s Muslim minority rumbles down the street during a ... -
Is this America’s Mussolini moment?
NAPLES, Italy — At a massive fascist rally on October 24, 1922, a black-shirted Benito Mussolini promised to drain the swamp of the political ... -
🏈 ‘You can’t help but be dizzy’
Happy Friday. Expect clear, sunny skies with highs of 68 degrees. We are about to enter an epic sports weekend in Philadelphia. I’m not ... -
BCL University | The star of the day
Thu Oct 13 2022 4:47 PM Last updated on: Thu Oct 13 2022 5:09 PM On October 8, BCL men attacked a memorial program ... -
Abbotsford woman leads social media charge for Iranian protests – Coast Mountain News
A little over two years ago, Sharareh H. of Abbotsford visited her hometown of Masshad, Iran. Traveling with her father, Sharareh attempted to enter ... -
Abbotsford woman leads social media charge for Iranian protests – Agassiz Harrison Observer
A little over two years ago, Sharareh H. of Abbotsford visited her hometown of Masshad, Iran. Traveling with her father, Sharareh attempted to enter ... -
How Iran’s protests over dress codes stoked public anger
The September death of a young woman in police custody after being arrested for violating Iran’s strict dress code sparked violent protests across the ... -
There is a secular need for high holy days. This is why | Bruce Ledewitz
In 2009, humanist thinker Greg Epstein wrote an influential book on secular people titled good without god. The book was a response to the ... -
Anti-Protestantism | Gene Veith
Christian historian Philip Jenkins, now a professor at Baylor, is one of my favorite scholars. Perhaps best known for his book The New Christendom: ... -
Understanding the ICC provisions relating to religion-related offenses
FEROZ PATHAN & NANCY GARG A India is a secular democratic republic as stated in the preamble of the Indian Constitution. The right to ... -
You Need To Watch The Best Vampire Thriller Of The Decade On Netflix ASAP
The Midnight Club is not a sequel, despite what you might think. Mike Flanagan’s upcoming spooky anthology series for teens based on a novel ... -
Indian syncretism “developed” by Gandhi, Bose, Nehru; it’s pre-british
By Osman Sher* According to Dr. Ram Puniyani, the three great rulers of modern India, Gandhi, Bose and Nehru believed in an independent India ... -
Sub Lights Announces New EP “Half-Life”
NYC’s Sub Lights just announced their new EP half life, an album that describes how if you only live in the past or for ... -
Religion: Rituals Touch Our Lives – Morgan Hill Times
Rituals are a series of actions or types of behavior followed regularly and invariably by someone. Rituals are part of every person’s daily life. ... -
Reginald the Vampire Season One Recap
Vampires are hitting the small screen with a vengeance, and one of them is unlike any of the others. SYFY’s latest original series, Reginald ... -
Darwin and the “new atheists”
Photo credit: Fronteiras do Pensamento [CC BY-SA 2.0]via Wikimedia Commons. The somewhat antiquated 19th century “conflict model” once used to define beleaguered evolutionary and ... -
Transgender Rights – Journal – DAWN.COM
FOUR years after the epic and surprising (given our right-wing leanings) multiparty approval of a transgender law, right-wing forces are now saying it is ... -
Nigeria: Independence Day – Buhari, Jonathan, Osinbajo and others celebrate at Eagle Square
Like Ganduje, Sanwo-Olu, Wike, Zulum, others mark the day President Muhammadu Buhari celebrated Nigeria’s 62nd Independence Day on Saturday at Eagle Square, Abuja. The ... -
America’s Bitcoin Revival Takes Root – Bitcoin Magazine
This is an op-ed by Evan Price, a 15-year-old software engineer and privacy rights advocate. Americans love a good the comeback. A revival is ... -
Israel: natalism and nationalism | MercatorNet
Scrolling through imperial media the other day, a clickbait headline popped up in The Economist: In Israel, birth rates converge between Jews and MuslimsReligious ... -
As Pride Club Attacks Yeshiva University, LGBTQ Students From Other Religious Colleges Take Notice
The campus of Yeshiva University in New York. Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images By Louis Keene September 28, 2022 Yeshiva University’s decision to suspend ... -
Planning of the Sauk center Renovation of the old creamery
SAUK CENTER (WJON – News) — There’s a plan in the works at Sauk Center to take a vacant old creamery and turn it ... -
The 10 most religious countries | Top countries
Saudi Arabia edged out Israel as the country perceived to be the most religious, according to data from US News’ Best Countries 2022 ranking, ... -
Born of Osiris guitarist at home after 27 days in coma, band quits tour
Born of Osiris have pulled out of their planned fall tour with In Flames, citing a recent “unfortunate medical situation” which left guitarist Lee ... -
The Denver Post clowns around with Boebert’s hatchet work – Complete Colorado – Page Two
The Denver Post is a shadow of itself. Its news pages are largely a bulletin board for the Liberal’s digital copy The New York ... -
Who Was Who – Jammu and Kashmir Latest News | Tourism
CL GuptaIt is my debt to the print media in general, but to the highly esteemed Daily Excelsior newspaper in particular, since it is ... -
Attacks on Jews Could Come to Your House of Worship
The war on religion has reached my front door. My Hasidic Jewish community in Brooklyn is facing an unprecedented level of hostility. Hate crimes ... -
On UN stage, Lapid voices support for two-state solution, denounces Iran
Addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Prime Minister Yair Lapid voiced support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and ... -
Share of Croats in Croatia increases as census results are released
by croatiaweek September 22, 2022 in New The Croatian Bureau of Statistics has published the final data of the recent census The Croatian Bureau ... -
Nasarawa’s PDP swells as over 2,000 APC and APGA supporters join party – The Sun Nigeria
By Abel Leonard, lafia Keana local government area in Nasarawa state was in turmoil as more than 2,000 supporters of the All Progressive Congress ... -
Funding for SC religious schools unconstitutional, charges new FFRF lawsuit
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is today filing a major lawsuit against South Carolina officials on behalf of four Palmetto State citizens challenging the ... -
September 19 – // MELODIC Magazine
Every week, the Melodic team puts together a weekly playlist of songs we can’t stop listening to. Here are some important points: 1. “Hold ... -
Lovecraft: An Atheist Horror Story in Contrast to Islam
HP Lovecraft (1890-1937) is generally considered the most influential writer of modern horror fiction. Those who continued this genre after him, like Stephen King, ... -
Quotas: the government will set up a panel to study the status of scheduled castes converted to Christianity and Islam
In a move with far-reaching implications, the Center is set to set up a national commission to study the social, economic and educational status ... -
Despite Supreme Court victory, Bremerton’s praying football coach is long gone
Reading time: 4 minutes Joseph Kennedy, the Christian showboating coach who led performative midfield prayers after Bremerton High School football games, spent years claiming ... -
Gorbachev, Jean-Paul spoke the same language
I read Cary Clack’s column with interest. One of his sentences, “…a barren life of grandparents…”, was poignant. Such was my life. As a ... -
Does a painless death justify assisted suicide?
Franco-Swiss Franco-Swiss director Jean-Luc Godard, who pushed the boundaries of post-war European cinema, breathed his last tuesday. While his life revolutionized French New Wave ... -
Fergus Butler-Gallie’s Fantastic Dinner: Nina Simone, Jonathan Swift and Czech author Jaroslav Hašek
Saint Thomas Aquinas is ill almost as soon as he arrives at Polar Adventure Soft Play and Ice Slides at Maidstone Leisure Centre. I ... -
3 Reasons Why ‘Gospel of Self’ and Moral Chaos Might Trigger a Rejection of Secular Chaos
OPINION: Given the undeniable liberal and secular dominance in Hollywood, the media, academia, and Big Tech, it is clearly not surprising to see the ... -
Supreme Court Rules Yeshiva University Must Host LBGT Group, For Now
The Supreme Court on Wednesday voted 5-4 for Yeshiva University in New York to recognize an LGBT student organization, YU Pride Alliance, as it ... -
‘We are atheists and we vote,’ proud Arkansans say on Constitution Day billboards
“We are atheists and we vote” is the bold message from Arkansans Chris Sweeny and Megan McGuire appearing on two billboards that went up ... -
The Wonder Review – Florence Pugh Is Miraculously Good At A Weird Drama | Toronto Film Festival 2022
Jhere’s a puzzling first image in Sebastián Lelio’s weird and unusual period drama The Wonder, taking us somewhere we really didn’t expect, a leap ... -
Kat Leigh Announces Debut EP + Releases New Song, “Criminal”
21-year-old singer/songwriter Kat Leigh has just announced the details of her self-titled debut EP. The release was executive produced by Erik Ron (Panic! At ... -
Shedding Our Eurocentric Bias: The Gains of a Broad History of Global Christianity
Today we welcome Dr. Thomas Carlson to the anxious bench. Dr. Carlson is an associate professor of history at Oklahoma State University. His areas ... -
Movie Review: Simchas and Sorrows
Thomas McDonell and Genevieve Adams in Simchas and Sorrows. The film about an atheist actress who tries to convert to Judaism fails. How far ... -
Atiku will be defeated in the Northeast – Gombe gov
Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Yahaya has said Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has no chance of winning in the North East. “Our ... -
Our daily manna September 10, 2022 THE ATHEIST WHO RESIGNED!
Our daily windfall September 10, 2022 SUBJECT: THE ATHEIST WHO RESIGNED! YESTERDAY: Daily Manan ODM September 9, 2022 THE “CRISPR” TECHNIQUE: THE TIME OF ... -
Texas GOP backs state electoral college in age of polarization
Rising Star is a sleepy Texas town of 899 souls, surrounded by thousands of acres stretching to the horizon in a place that seems ... -
Aren’t the cold, harsh realities found in “Bridge to Terabithia” meant for innocent young minds? – The Word of Wood
image copyright/Jennifer Flynn “Bridge to Terabithia” won the John Newbery Medal for Children’s Literature despite parental backlash. Booklash is a column exploring the history ... -
Democrats Promote Fascist Policies – Santa Cruz Sentinel
President Biden’s assertion that people who oppose him (Republicans) are “semi-fascists” is completely retrograde. The policies of the German National Socialists and Italian Fascists ... -
Federal prison chaplain sentenced for sexually abusing inmates
Reading time: 3 minutes James Theodore Highhouse, a former Army chaplain who later took a job in a federal prison, was sentenced to seven ... -
Fresno writer on the United States Supreme Court and religion
OPINION AND COMMENT Editorials and other opinion content provide insights into issues important to our community and are independent of the work of our ... -
Life really is pointless unless – Red Bluff Daily News
“Futility of trivialities,” said the Preacher, “Futility of trivialities! It’s all futility…” Remember also your Creator in the time of your youth… The conclusion, ... -
September 3, 2022 – Monterey Herald
Grateful that dark skies can be seen again Many of us in New Monterey who live on the hill above the aquarium have wondered ... -
Police ticket man who spat racist rants outside Queens College |
A man spewing racist and anti-religion epithets outside the entrance to Queens College this week was silenced by police who confiscated his megaphone and ... -
India’s first Dalit cardinal no longer has a mission
By John Dayal, Catholic News Service India has just elected a tribal woman as president of the republic. Now it has its first cardinal ... -
For a Palestinian-American like me, Netflix’s sitcom Mo is game-changing television | Arwa Mahdawi
II’m an atheist, but I’m sure I just witnessed a miracle, thanks to Palestinian-American comic strip Mo Amer. His semi-autobiographical new Netflix sitcom Mo ... -
Karnataka Waqf Board urges SC not to allow Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Idgah Maidan in Bengaluru
According to the Waqf council, the land of Idgah is the property of the Waqf and not just a public space Supreme Court of ... -
Terror Texts and Damned Races
Jews and Christians have long struggled with passages in the Bible that order the annihilation of rival races, including the Canaanites and Amalekites. As ... -
Floods are the “beginning of rebirth”
A letter from Prometheus As I write this letter, Pakistan is already overwhelmed by massive floods and faces a far greater disaster than the ... -
Theology should be widely taught in Australian universities
It is no secret that the 2021 census represented an important moment for believers; those who identified as atheists fell from 30% to 38.9%, ... -
Congressman Says Appointment of Goa’s First Cardinal a Proud Moment for the State | Goa News
PANAJI: The elevation of Bishop Filipe Neri Ferrao to the cardinalate is a proud moment for Goa and India, said the Congressman for Aldona ... -
Left-wing political focus in Pakistan
Pakistan is a democratic Islamic country with 182 registered political parties. Since 1947, many ruling parties have been either right-wing or centrist. However, the ... -
In a US first, California will pilot solar-powered canopies over canals
In March 2021, Electrek reported that scientists have published a feasibility study on the benefits of installing solar panels above the canals. This study ... -
Livin’ Out Loud: 10 years of music and hope | New
It’s been a big year for the Livin’ Out Loud music festival in Gothenburg – the 10th anniversary. For 10 years, thousands of people ... -
Dave Mustaine Delayed Emergency Surgery Just Before ‘Big 4’ Show
As a guest on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Dave Mustaine recalled a critical moment in his career when Megadeth nearly pulled out of ... -
Biden does nothing as Nicaragua continues brutal crackdown on Catholics – AMAC
AMAC Exclusive – By Ben Solis Last Friday, Nicaraguan police conducted a pre-dawn raid on the home of Bishop ... -
Azan on loudspeakers does not violate human rights of people of other faiths: Karnataka HC
Photo: IENS Bengaluru: In a significant observation that may have ripple effects in many states, the Karnataka High Court refused to order mosques to ... -
Why do COVID hysterics persecute religious people?
Comment Religious leaders like Artur Pawlowski who question COVID-19 health restrictions are a “threat to public safety.” Or so the criticism goes. After giving ...
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