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Hospital ministry service courses in Moscow
With the blessing of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill, on April 19, 2021, at the Hospital of St. Alexis, a 5-day course for clergy began on organizing spiritual assistance to the…
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Pupils who follow a religion do better in class… even if they are not studying at a faith school – Daily Mail
Religious children aged 14 typically go on to pass more GCSEs than their peers The difference amounts to more than a third of an extra GCSE on average The advantage…
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Meteorologist Sven Sundgaard sues KARE 11, claiming he was fired over his sexual orientation, religion
Filed Thursday, April 15, the lawsuit includes additional claims of a hostile work environment, defamation and violation of the Minnesota Human Rights Act. Sundgaard is suing for back pay since…
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Both the local and national press could do better on religion coverage
The vital role played by local newspapers and radio in encouraging greater understanding of faith has been highlighted by a newly-published parliamentary report. I say Amen to that. 'Learning to…
Christianity
Scottish church, Billy Graham group sue charity over venue cancelations said due to same-sex marriage views
An evangelical church and an association founded by the late Billy Graham has launched legal action against Scotland's largest charitable trust after it canceled a rental agreement over the church's…
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Ireland’s new hate crime legislation to protect gender, ethnicity, religion, and more
Ireland's Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD, this week secured Government approval to publish the General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Hate Crime) Bill 2021. The Bill will create new, aggravated…
Buddhism
India launches first of its kind app that teaches Sanskrit
By — Shyamal Sinha Indian government has launched first-ever app that enables the user to learn Sanskrit, the ancient language of the country. The app created by Indian Council for Cultural…
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Religion events in the San Fernando Valley area, April 17-24
St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church on Coldwater Canyon Avenue in Studio City. (Google Street View) Here is a sampling of indoor, outdoor and online religious services…
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Christopher Keller Accused Of Terrorizing People On Long Island Based On His Perception Of Their Religion, Sexual Orientation
MANORVILLE, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — A Long Island man is facing hate crime charges, accused of terrorizing people based on his perception of their religion and sexual orientation. Christopher Keller, of…
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On Religion: Pandemic was an ‘acid test’ for giving in Catholic parishes
Catholic leaders often whisper about “Christmas and Easter Catholics”: people whose names are found on parish membership rolls, but who are rarely seen in the pews – except during crowded…