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Spring 4th Productions is back with “Nothing Sacred: It’s Sacrilege!”
It is an important and popular fact (as Douglas Adams would say) that Spring 4th Productions’ Tobin Gollihar and Ian Paul Sieren are two of Portland’s ... -
Supreme Court scores a touchdown for religious freedom
Jhe Supreme Court scored another huge victory for religious freedom today, further closing the lid on the garbage on the misguided notion that government must be ... -
Will they get away with it? – OpEd – Eurasia Review
Religion is a system of faith or worship that influences the way a person thinks, sees, and interacts with the world. A person’s religion is often ... -
An Evening with Richard Dawkins
The controversial evolutionary biologist – who coined the term ‘meme’ – is touring Australia and New Zealand for a series of unscripted conversations about religion, science ... -
Firearms and Abortion: Contradictory or Consistent Decisions?
These are the most polarizing issues in American life: abortion and guns. And two landmark Supreme Court rulings in two days did anything but resolve them, ... -
Organized atheism also at fault
I’m quick enough to point out that the terves largely share the blame for recent losses on women’s rights. Transphobia has been one of the levers ... -
Ulysses as a sacred text? by Declan Kiberd
On Joyce’s faith, Bloomsday as a holy day, and an intriguing alternative setting for the novel… For sunday miscellaneous on RTÉ Radio 1, listen Ulysses as ... -
Biden will have his man at the ATF. But what will Steve Dettelbach do?
“I think there’s a feeling that people on all sides need to be more engaged, that’s number one. Secondly, I think Dettelbach is a lot less ... -
Brotherhood | The whirlwind
You are not logged in as a Premium user; you are viewing the free version of this program. Premium users have access to full programs with ... -
A helicopter rained bullets on the natives of southern Kaduna, giving the rampaging bandits the advantage – SOKAPU spokesperson
In this interview with GODWIN ISENYO, the spokesman of the Union of Peoples of Southern Kaduna, an umbrella organization of the people of the southern part ... -
Is America ditching religion – or just remixing it?
June 22, 2022 June 22, 2022 A new Gallup poll shows that belief in God is at an all-time low in America. Here’s everything you need ... -
‘How Long Gone’ Co-Host Chris Black on Sobriety and Fitness
GETTY PICTURES; ALEXANDER BORTZ; ILLUSTRATION BY CHLOE KRAMEL/MH LATELY, CHRIS BLACK and Jason Stewart, co-hosts of the hit podcast Since when, have made a habit of ... -
CFC signs Supreme Court brief defending wedding website designer’s religious freedom
The California Family Council, along with 15 other family policy councils, has signed a amicus briefurging the United States Supreme Court to preserve conscience rights and ... -
15 great summer reads that will have you turning the pages | UB today
Our fiction and non-fiction list has something for everyone Today is the official start of summer (known as the time to kick back, sit outside with ... -
Properly Subversive: Democrats Don’t Own Nevada’s Hispanic Voters
Sherman R. Frederick/ Correctly subversive Sherman R. Frederick Nevada is Nevada and Texas is Texas. Has always been; will always be. But in 2022, may I ... -
West Virginia AG Leads Coalition Calling on SCOTUS to Correct Lower Court’s Anti-Religious Ruling | New
CHARLESTON— West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey leads a 24-state coalition in filing an amicus brief, asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse an ‘anti-religion’ ruling ... -
Islamic State says Gurdwara attack in Kabul is response to Prophet’s insult
The Islamic State of Khorasan Province (ISKP) claimed responsibility for the attack on Karte Parwan Gurdwara in Kabul on Sunday. ISKP released a statement claiming responsibility ... -
Letters to the Editor: June 17, 2022
don’t pay I am surprised that a member of the city council complains that measures 5 and 50 exhaust the financial reserves of the city. ... -
China appoints new Religious Affairs Bureau chief who considers ‘erasing religion’
The Chinese regime has announced a new director of religious affairs. Cui Maohu was appointed on June 7 to succeed Wang Zuoan, who had been director ... -
Pilgrimage in different religions – IslamOnline
The pilgrimage is an allegory of human life on earth. It is the externalization of an inner journey towards truth, or an adventure of spiritual discovery. ... -
We take the ramp – Chabad Lubavitch World Headquarters
There are seventy “faces” in the Torah, says the Midrash. Like a prism refracting disparate colors of light, the Torah illuminates the entire spectrum of humanity ... -
LETTER: The decline of Christianity in Canada and around the world is not surprising
According to the latest Gallup poll, Christianity continues to decline in Europe, North America and other “Western” countries. Their latest poll found that only 47% of ... -
New US rules for charter school funding face pushback
President Joe Biden’s administration is considering new rules on federal funding for public charter schools. Charter schools are different from traditional public schools. They operate in ... -
Mother insisting on baptism of children against wishes of atheist father sparks debate
A married mother-of-two has sparked heated discussions online after revealing her plans to baptize her two children despite vociferous opposition from her atheist husband. Religion can ... -
W.Va. AG leads coalition of states asking SCOTUS to fix lower court’s anti-religious ruling
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a 24-state coalition in filing an amicus brief, asking the U.S. Supreme Court to ... -
Russian Jews have long been forced to sacrifice one freedom for another
(June 12, 2022 / Jewish newspaper) In early 1917, shortly after the deposition of the last Russian Tsar, the Provisional Government of the Russian Empire abolished ... -
Efforts to divide society, says Akhilesh
LUCKNOW Samajwadi (SP) National Chairman Akhilesh Yadav, in an apparent reference to Friday’s clashes in various UP districts and elsewhere in the country, said the administration ... -
Vatican archives of Pius XII begin to shed light on WWII pope – Daily Ardmoreite
Nicole Winfield Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican has long defended its World War II pope, Pius XII, against criticism that he remained silent ... -
The rise and fall of Aamir Liaquat
I won’t call him a freak but rather a Machiavellian operator who exploited problematic attitudes in society. Aamir Liaquat, politician and famous television (TV) personality, left ... -
June is supposed to celebrate Pride, but it’s also leading to an increase in hate crimes in Utah
At the start of Pride Month, tens of thousands of Utahns took to the streets of Salt Lake City over the weekend to participate in the ... -
Latest Chennai News, Latest Tamil Nadu News, Covid-19 Cases, MK Stalin News
Chennai, Tamil Nadu News Live Updates Today: Tamil Nadu registered 195 new cases of Covid-19 on Wednesday although 21 of the 38 districts have not recorded ... -
Political Corruption and Injustice Threaten US National Security, by Austin Bay
The United States must take seriously its own survival as a republic dedicated to protecting individual life and liberty. If this strikes readers as a pessimistic ... -
The simple things in life
Dr. Chris Luke isn’t wacky but has an appreciation for the simple things in life – and sees similarities in some of the health issues Jhe ... -
Arab Parliament denounces BJP’s remarks against the Prophet Muhammad
Cairo: The Cairo-based Arab Parliament has strongly condemned and rejected the “irresponsible remarks” made by two former spokespersons for India’s ruling party against the Prophet Muhammad. ... -
Minister – The New Indian Express
Express press service CUDDALORE: The state government will act as a bridge between the Dikshithars of the Nataraja Temple and the devotees, and resolve the issues ... -
Jabe Nicholson: House of the Happy God
Jabe Nicholson Do you think God is happy? The Bible calls him thus: the happy God. (1 Tim 1:11, lit.) He is infinitely happy! But how ... -
RAY’S PICKS: ‘Kimi’ Thriller Takes a Page From ‘Back Window’ | Ray’s Picks
RAY IVEY Do you like old or unusual films, but you never know when they will be on? Here are several that I recommend. “Kimi” (2022): ... -
Christian leader, Father Paul Thelakat
Also during the campaign, the CPI-M had openly tried to project that the Church supported Joseph. The BJP had used PC George, who was booked for ... -
Congress discusses privacy bill
Three of the top four congressional negotiators working on privacy have released a bill that would require companies to collect the least amount of data necessary ... -
McGinley is proud of the ‘liar’ label | Jackson Star and Herald – Ripley and Ravenswood
RIPLEY, W.Va. (WV News) — If someone is called a liar, a response from West Virginia would typically fall under the words “the fights.” When Suzy ... -
Find Saint Carlin | Jordan Hatcock
We all have our opinions. Our current culture in the American landscape is saturated with polarized groupthink. We all think we’re right and if your opinion ... -
Caste-based census in Bihar as soon as multi-party meeting gives nod to exercise – The New Indian Express
Express press service PATNA: Bridges have been cleared for the caste-based census in Bihar following an all-party political meeting on Wednesday. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said ... -
We are the only identity that matters (Non-fiction)
Robyn E. Blumner, CEO of the Center for Inquiry, writes click bait– I mean is now concerned about “identitarianism”. Just when it is essential that we ... -
The predictions of the past are coming true before our eyes | Columns
In 1965, Paul Harvey delivered a commentary titled “If I Were the Devil” that predicted the future spiritual condition of the United States. In 2020, The ... -
Spiritual Nothingness: Eastern Consciousness – The Economic Times
A rather recent word ‘apatheist’, one that has gone beyond theism and atheism, in English makes one wonder whether Sanskrit or Eastern consciousness also has a ... -
Ask an Apostle: My Atheist Friends Think I’m Weird
Have a burning question? Click on here ask an apostle. Q: I have friends who are atheists and I am a faithful believer. It seems like ... -
Bonnie Garmus: “I was the queen of rejection”
Most aspiring authors would give up the will to write after 98 rejections, but not BONNIE GARMUS. The first novelist tells Lynn Barber on the female ... -
Letters: Prime Minister’s job done – time to let someone else take over
UNTIL now, I thought Partygate should take second place to big national and global events, especially since Boris Johnson seemed to handle them well. But I ... -
MK Stalin: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin walks a tightrope on Hindutva to counter his rivals | Chennai News
Dravidian politics, with changing dynamics, is increasingly tied to religion. Unlike his staunchly atheist father M Karunanidhi, Chief Minister MK Stalin strives to prove that his ... -
French justice blocks “burkinis” in municipal swimming pools
Published on: 05/25/2022 – 23:08Amended: 05/25/2022 – 23:07 Grenoble (France) (AFP) – A French court has intervened in a dispute over the wearing of burkinis in ... -
When the law is the balance between rituals and rights | Chennai News
By RS RaveendhrenThe Tamil Nadu government’s recent dramatic ban on Dharmapuram Adheenam pattina pravesam and its subsequent about-face has raised many questions in people’s minds. One ... -
American Airlines Dubbed Most Faith-Friendly Fortune 500 Company
(RNS) – American Airlines is not a religious company, but if you walk around their corporate buildings you might come across an ablution station for Muslim ... -
Louisiana College Professors’ Tenure to Be Studied by Legislative Task Force | Legislature
The tenure, which protects college and university professors from firing, will be studied by a legislative task force set to report on changes recommended under a ... -
Religion flourishes better without government help
The U.S. Supreme Court will soon rule on Kennedy v. Bremerton. At issue is whether Joseph Kennedy, a Washington state high school football coach, was exercising ... -
“Zyada secular ho gaye ho”: Indian idea of secularism boils the pot for Hindus and Muslims
A A series of reflections by public intellectuals over the past few years suggest that Indian secularism is slowly dying, or at least has ceased to ... -
Martha Karua is not one of us, Society of Atheists in Kenya tells Alfred Mutua
AIK leader Harrison Mumia. [Pkemoi Ng’enoh, Standard] A group that does not believe in the existence of God has condemned the Governor of Machakos, Alfred Mutua, ... -
India slams Pak for unwarranted remarks after FM Bilawal scours Kashmir at UNSC
India exercised its right of reply during the Security Council Open Debate on the Maintenance of International Peace and Security – Conflict and Food Security hosted ... -
“Why the Child Rights Act still does not apply across Nigeria”
Nigeria passed the Child Rights Act in 2003, giving legal assent to both the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and the African Charter ... -
Is Satanism Dangerous? 1. The origins of Satanism
Is Satanism Dangerous? Should legal measures be taken against it? Or is Satanism even protected by freedom of religion or belief? by Massimo Introvigné Item 1 ... -
Crikey readers share their thoughts as Election Day approaches
Ute Mueller writes: We are in the last week of the election campaign, and throughout it it has been shown how desperately we need legislation to ... -
‘Don’t indulge in hate speech…’, SC grants bail to Jitender Tyagi
The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted three months’ interim bail to Jitender Tyagi – formerly known as Waseem Rizvi – arrested in connection with hate speeches ... -
What do we mean by the notion of “Truth”? – I
There are mainly three main theories/ways of defining Truth. The most famous one that largely informs the scientific method and also championed by some atheists is ... -
Cambodia’s harmonizing role highlighted at world meeting of Muslims
At an international conference in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Othsman Hassan, Cambodian Minister for Special Mission, hailed the religious harmonization initiated by the government which ... -
Is the Declaration of Independence a Christian document?
The role of religion in the founding of America is more controversial today than ever. The riot at the United States Capitol in January 2021 unleashed ... -
Buffalo in top 10 New York counties with most hate crimes
On Saturday, May 14, 2022, Buffalo suffered a horrific tragedy. A white supremacist killed 10 innocent people at Tops Friendly Market, located at 1275 Jefferson Avenue. ... -
The Rise of “Atheism” and What It Means for Christians
Pastors say apathy is their biggest challenge amid ‘Gen Z’ indifference Empty church in this undated photo. | Unsplash The Scriptures are full of promises for ... -
Tambuwal cancels campaign tours and meets with Muslim leaders in Sokoto
Aminu Tambuwal, Governor of Sokoto State, has canceled his presidential campaign tour to meet with religious leaders in the state over the murder of a Christian ... -
Mangoush accuses Amnesty International of ‘promoting atheism’ after denouncing pro-Dbeibeh militia – Libya Update News
Outgoing Libyan Foreign Minister Najla Mangoush accused Amnesty International, a renowned humanitarian NGO, of “promoting atheism and homosexuality” after the latter reported on human rights violations ... -
Why Sabaton chose to avoid making political statements
While many rockers wear their political views on their sleeves (and on social media), you probably won’t find Sabaton adding fuel to the political fire. In ... -
A Muslim “bridge builder” has started interfaith work in his basement. Now it has programs on hundreds of campuses. – Chicago Tribune
Eboo Patel began his efforts to bring people of different faiths together for dialogue and service projects in a basement office on the northwest side. He ... -
Explainer: Religious freedom in Ukraine in the 20th and 21st centuries | Baptist life
In 1991, as the Soviet Union was nearing its official end, the Ukrainian people turned out in record numbers to officially declare their independence from the ... -
Was this drama series canceled by CBS?
God Friend Me Season 3: Steven Lilien and Bryan Wynbrandt created the American comedy-drama television series God Friended Me. Brandon Micheal Hall, Violett Beane, Suraj Sharma, ... -
MTG continues to run a troubling far-right Facebook group – Peach Pundit
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene continues to serve as the “administrator and moderator” of a far-right Facebook group known for posting content minimizing the Holocaust. Additionally, Greene ... -
Ulema and Mashaikh call for action against disbelievers who violate sanctity of Masjid-e-Nabvi (SAWW)
Ulema and Mashaikh call for action against disbelievers who violate sanctity of Masjid-e-Nabvi (SAWW) Ulemas and Mashaikhs from all schools of thought have urged those concerned ... -
Make appointments to minority institutions, says NMC member
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Member of the National Commission for Minorities, Syed Shehzadi, has expressed his displeasure that the state government has not appointed people to minority ... -
Atheist Dare Rachael Ruto After Borehole Miracle Claim
The Association of Atheists in Kenya has challenged the wife of Vice President William Ruto, Rachel Ruto, to perform water purification miracles across the country after ... -
Former justice officials ask Senate to confirm Biden’s ATF director to fight gun violence
Steve Dettelbach is President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. A bipartisan group of more than 140 former Justice ... -
Remarks by Ambassador Pyatt at the reception honoring “faith-based leadership in a turbulent world”
Piatt AmbassadorRemarks at the reception honoring “Faith-Based Leadership in a Turbulent World”with the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University,and the Athens Institute of Foreign ... -
Religious element added to sanctions targeting Russia
ROME — The European Union plans to sanction the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church in its next round of measures aimed at punishing the Russian ... -
Adding a religious element to sanctions targeting Russia
ROME — The European Union plans to sanction the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church in its next round of measures aimed at punishing the Russian ... -
Editorial roundup: Mississippi | Miami Herald
Dispatch Columbus. May 3, 2022. Editorial: Dropped pants and campaign finance Some laws and ordinances are never enforced. For example, in Oxford there is a local ... -
From oligarchs to patriarchs: EU considers sanctions against Orthodox leader
European Union diplomats say EU plans to sanction Russian Orthodox Church leader in next round of measures to punish Russian invasion of Ukraine By NICOLE WINFIELD ... -
Leak shows SCOTUS could overthrow Roe
You are not logged in as a Premium user; we rely on Premium users to support our reporting. Login or register today! WASHINGTON (ChurchMilitant.com) – All ... -
Cacophony of Religion – The Statesman
Let me start with a disclaimer, I am neither an Islamophobe nor a Hindutvawadi, nor do I sympathize with any toxic religious outfit like AIMPLB, Bajrang ... -
Ms. Frances Depeel | paNOW
Frances Clara Depeel November 11, 1931 – April 17, 2022 It is with great sadness that we announce that our dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Frances ... -
Alaafin d’Oyo: 8 days later, the great Islamic preacher Sheikh Faruq organizes a special prayer for Oba Lamidi Adeyemi
Eight days have passed since the news of the death of the prominent monarch Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, the Alaafin of Oyo Alaafin reigned over his ancestor’s ... -
DARPA-CIA Whistleblower Confirms Pre-Identified Future US Presidents in 1971 by Top Secret Time Travel Unit
THE CHRONOGARCHY New Chronogarchy Book – DARPA-CIA Whistleblower: US Presidents Bush I & II, Clinton, Obama, Trump & Biden Pre-Identified in 1971 by Top Secret Time ... -
The Faith of the Atheist – aish.com
There are a lot of atheists out there. Is it really necessary faith to maintain this position? I may be an academic philosopher, but I’m also ... -
New Bedford man shot and killed early Friday morning
Updated 10:40 a.m. – This story has been updated to include details from a press release from the Bristol County District Attorney. NEW BEDFORD – A ... -
Read the English translation of the lyrics of “Angst” by Rammstein
Rammstein’s new album, Weatheris out now, and on the day of its release, industry legends shared a music video for the third single, “Angst,” and you ... -
School officials baffled by Club Satan dilemma
Just about everyone in Guilford County now knows that an elementary school “Satan Club” may be held by Satanists at Joyner Elementary School beginning Friday, April ... -
where good is wrong
A World After Liberalism: Philosophers of the Radical Right, by Matthew Rose (Yale University Press, £20.00/€25.00) Frank Litton Samuel Francis was a highly respected voice in ... -
Creationism versus evolution has rocked education for a century. What can we learn from the debate?
From Oxford Press Oxford Press Adam Laats is a teaching historian at Binghamton University, specializing in the intersection of culture wars and education. He has a ... -
Hindus Call for Diwali Celebration in All NJ Schools
New Jersey Welcoming 23 New Jersey public school districts closing their schools on Diwali this year, Hindus are urging all public school districts and private independent ... -
REVIEW | Knoxville struggles with the past and the prose of James Agee | arts and entertainment
After a two-year delay, “Knoxville” is finally on stage in a first production by Asolo Rep. The musical is an adaptation of James Agee’s “A Death ... -
Jason Newsted Wasn’t Impressed With ‘Enter Sandman’ At First
Jason Newsted has shared in a new interview his first thoughts on “Enter Sandman” as he thinks back to Metallica’s classic 1991 self-titled album. Asked by ... -
Analysis: Defeat is the victory of the far right in the French elections
A supporter of French President Emmanuel Macron holds a sign reading “Emmanuel Macron with you” and others wave flags as they watch the first election screenings ... -
Ukrainian Orthodox worshipers turn away from Moscow as they celebrate the first Easter of the war
But if Putin wants to unite “old Rus” around a strengthened Orthodox communion, the way he went about it has backfired horribly. In recent weeks, hundreds ... -
AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi on the Alwar demolition line
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Asaduddin Owaisi said on Saturday that the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) were also responsible for the demolition ...
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