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Belief in the devil linked to epidemics – perhaps in vain
A society where the devil or other evil forces are associated with disease is more effective at preventing its spread, new research suggests. Let's try to show why in real…
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COMECE releases the first report of its Interfaith Youth Convention
COMECE releases the first report of its Interfaith Youth Convention The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) releases on Wednesday 10 December 2021 the first report of its Interfaith Youth Convention, which gathers young Europeans sharing…
Health
Aton against anti-vaxers: It smells like death, they don’t smell it
The voice of God! It smells of death around us, but they don't feel it, the abbot of the Mount Athos monastery Esfigmen Bartholomew told the Greek television Mega in…
News
EVENT: Interfaith Week in the UK – 20 Nov 2021
Interfaith Week in the UK: All Faiths Network is holding its annual interfaith concert with music, song, prayer and short talks focusing on faith and improving the environment in coordination…
Christianity
The Greek Church wants a COVID test to enter the temple
The Holy Synod of the Greek Orthodox Church has urged unvaccinated believers to test negative for COVID-19 so they can enter temples as infections begin to rise again. According to…
Hinduism
How Hinduism incorporated Buddha and then distanced the religion
Buddha as the 9th Avatar of Vishnu. Keshava Temple, Somnathpur | Wikimedia Commons Text Size: A- A+ The absorptive capacity of Hinduism is displayed in the Puranas, which created pantheons that brought…
Christianity
Vatican: A woman at the top of the administration
Pope Francis has for the first time appointed a woman to a high position in the Vatican administration, German Press Agency (DPA) reported. Sister Raphael Petrini has been appointed Secretary…
America
The Most Reluctant Convert depicts CS Lewis dragging his feet to Christianity
The Most Reluctant Convert: The Untold Story of C.S. Lewis, who converted from atheism to Christianity, grossed $1.2 million on Nov. 3 at special showings in more than 400 theaters…
Europe
Religious equality in employment: Where is Europe heading to?
More than two decades ago, the European Union committed itself to protect workers' equality by adopting Directive 2000/78 of 27 November 2000, which prohibits direct and indirect discrimination on many…
News
‘Sad’ situation in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado needs international response
The northern Mozambique province of Cabo Delgado was described Rev. Arnold Temple, bishop emeritus in the Methodist Church of Sierra Leone, as "a sad story."