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Iceland recognizes Judaism as a religion
Iceland has finally recognized Judaism as a religion. The process took over a year and, despite being home to a small Jewish community, Iceland has never before acknowledged the religion.…
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Music emanates from soul, not religion: Pt Hariprasad
Lucknow: “As artists, singers, flautists, we never see any differences due to religion with our counterparts,” said Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia on being asked about the Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb and his experience…
Christianity
First ancient Bible texts found in 60 years in Dead Sea Scrolls discoveries
Israeli researchers have unveiled dozens of newly discovered Dead Sea Scroll fragments of biblical texts dating back nearly 2,000 years, the first such find in 60 years.
America
With motive still disputed, some point to shooting suspect’s religion, shame
The Georgia man accused of killing eight people at three Atlanta-area spas was, on the surface, like legions of other young men spread out across the South — involved in…
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R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe Reflects On Audience Reaction To ‘Losing My Religion’
R.E.M's Michael Stipe recalls that the audience's response to the band's cult hit "Losing My Religion" was the "most powerful feeling" of his life. "You felt it before you saw…
Buddhism
an environmental crisis in waiting
By — Staff Reporter Representative Sonam Tsering Frasi, Office of Tibet, London speaking at the discussion titled ‘Tibet: an environmental crisis in waiting’ organised by the Democracy Forum. London: Representative Mr.…
Christianity
Carrie Underwood announces Gospel album release
When Carrie Underwood turned 38, she said she wants to give a gift to her fans, the release of a song from her upcoming album, "My Savior."
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The decision of the Court of Ghent against Jehovah’s Witnesses is dangerous for the Catholic Church
The decision of the Court of Ghent against Jehovah’s Witnesses is dangerous for the Catholic Church
America
Jana Riess: ‘Allergic to religion’ — Conservative politics can push people out of the pews
There’s a massive religious shift occurring in America as one of the world’s most religious nations becomes more secular every year. In “Secular Surge: A New Fault Line in American…
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Don Lemon says God is not about judging people and religion is a ‘barrier’ that keeps people from ‘actually getting to know each other’
CNN host Don Lemon said that Christians need to re-examine their beliefs and claimed that God doesn't judge people when responding to a statement from the Vatican on same-sex unions.…