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Religion in the Time of COVID.
Photo via Pikist. And on the eighth day God created Zoom. You might be tempted to believe that, talking to faith leaders in 2020. From Quakers to Muslims, Unitarians to…
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Citizenship test drops questions on freedom of press, religion
The new citizenship test, which immigrants began to use this month, no longer includes a question dealing specifically with the right to religious freedom, one of the Constitution’s defining liberties.…
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Pope advances causes for canonization with publication of Decrees
The Church recognizes the martyrdom of Rosario Angelo Livatino, killed “in odium fidei” (in hatred of the faith) by the Mafia in 1990; as well as the heroic virtues of…
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COMMENT | Can religion help save Malaysia? Tis the season – of year-end reflection. And as we usher in 2021, what role should religion play in politics? Andrew Sia 4 h ago 24
COMMENT | Many years ago, I spoke to Baru Bian, then of PKR, about the role of his religion, Christianity, in his “perjuangan” (mission). I recalled him saying that the…
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Gen Z is lukewarm about religion, but open to relationships, study shows
Josh Packard, executive director of Springtide. Courtesy photo (RNS) — More than half of teens and young adults who say they are affiliated with an organized religion also say they…
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Quiet Bethlehem Christmas means ‘less business, more religion’
Deprived of its usual tourist influx by the pandemic, Bethlehem will celebrate a quiet Christmas this year that is less about commerce and more about religion, says its parish priest.…
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NSS urges even-handed approach to freedom of religion or belief
The National Secular Society has urged the UK's new envoy on freedom of religion or belief, Fiona Bruce, to take an even-handed rather than selective approach to promoting the principle.…
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Fiona Bruce appointed as new Freedom of Religion or Belief Envoy
Fiona Bruce has been appointed as the UK Government's new Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB). Bruce, a committed Christian, said the plight of young Christian girls…
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Buddhist Times News – Bodh Gaya Global Dialogue on ‘Sustainable Development, Heritage & Enlightenment’
By — Shyamal Sinha The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today addressed the valedictory session of Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA) and Deshkal Society on 3rd Edition of Bodh…
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British PM appoints new envoy for freedom of religion or belief –
Fiona Bruce poses for a photograph. Twitter photo <span>British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has appointed Fiona Bruce, MP for Congleton, as his Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief.</span>…