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Religious News From Around the Web September 13, 2021

Religious News From Around the Web September 13, 2021

Event: Gnosticism and New Religions

Event: Gnosticism and New Religions

The first woman with a headscarf graduated from the Turkish Military Academy

The first woman with a headscarf graduated from the Turkish Military Academy

Bishop fell in love with an author of erotic novels

When Spanish Bishop Javier Novel resigned last month, the Catholic Church said briefly that it was a matter of "personal reasons." It is now clear that Javier Novel has fallen in love with the author...

Armenia: Conference on international religious freedom and peace

“Places of worship are meant to be places of peace, wisdom, and spirituality,” says Rev. Christian Krieger, president of the Conference of European Churches. “All religions, and all political and civil institutions must act together in solidarity and cooperation to safeguard their purpose.”

Playing Jesus Christ “honor of my spiritual life, and a childhood dream realized”

The Actor Who Portrays Jesus in ‘The Chosen’ is Aware of the Honor and Responsibility He Now Bears Jonathan Roumie, a devout Roman Catholic, tells the Irish Times he was inspired in his portrayal of Jesus in the television series The...

World Summit against Forced Organ Harvesting: An Alarm to Humankind

More than 35 international experts will discuss the abusive practice from medical, legal, political, news media, civil society and policy-making perspectives to elaborate on the impact of the atrocity of forced organ harvesting on humankind. The event organizers also announce the launch of a declaration that will be presented to the public at the end of the World Summit.

Viewing Taliban threat, Pakistan churches step up security

Churches across Pakistan have stepped up security in response to the threat of terrorist attacks following the Taliban's return to power in neighboring Afghanistan.

“United in its embrace”: Chiefs in Vanuatu reflect on temple’s unifying role

As anticipation builds for the completion of the Bahá’í House of Worship, chiefs and local leaders convey feelings of joy and a strong sense of hope for the future.

Because they are trusted, faith communities are vital in COVID fight, says WHO chief

Faith communities, because they are trusted, governments, international organizations, foundations, the private sector, and civil society organizations are essential in every response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the head of the World Health Organization has told an interfaith gathering.

European Academy of Religion 2021: One of the first sessions was on Scientology and Gnosticism

On Monday August 30, at the University of Munster, the European Academy of Religion – a research initiative on religion launched under the high patronage of the European Parliament, offering an exchange platform to...

Harvard University elects head chaplain who does not believe in God

The man elected as chief chaplain at Harvard, Greg Epstein, does not believe in God. He will serve a university founded in 1636 to train Protestant clergy with the choice draw some flak over twitter, but acceptance at the oldest institution of higher education in the United States.

Information about the pandemic and vaccines : a brochure by the Greek Orthodox Church

A pamphlet entitled To the People, published by the Greek Church, provides answers to questions about the pandemic and immunization against COVID-19. "Christians ask for the vaccine and our doctors answer," reads the subtitle of the publication, which is distributed free of charge in Orthodox churches. Its purpose is to answer current questions, such as whether the vaccines created so far protect against the new Delta strain, as well as to dispel the myths and conspiracy theories that are emerging in the public sphere and spreading among believers.

New book about Scientology, L. Ron Hubbard and Fine Arts is published in Hungarian

This book is now available in English, French, Spanish, Italian and now also in Hungarian BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, August 25, 2021 In a recently translated book of Massimo lntrovigne into Hungarian, he explores the ideas of...

US ‘born-again Christians’ perceptions of Jesus, Buddha or Muhammad for salvation shock researchers

More than 60 percent of born-again Christians in the United States between the ages of 18 and 39 believe that Buddha, Muhammad, and Jesus are all valid paths to salvation, a new study has found.

The archives of an Orthodox saint from Crimea sold for one million dollars

The archive of Saint Luka Krimski (Voyno-Yasenetsky), initially valued at two million rubles, was sold at auction in Moscow on July 7 for a total of eighty million rubles, Ivan Efimov, an expert at the Twelfth Chair auction house, told RIA Novosti.

I don’t have a man…

I was reminded of that incident from the Gospel according to John about the healed sick man in the bath in Vitezda. A man who bore his physical infirmity for more than 38 years (a lifetime in those days) awaiting healing. And it is not so much the miracle that the Savior performs over him that impresses me whenever I think of this biblical story as the conversation between Christ and the sick.

The importance of the Eucharist during the Covid-19 crisis

At its 22nd session, the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of Germany stressed the importance of the Holy Eucharist during the Covid-19 crisis.

World Evangelical Alliance launches 175th anniversary commemoration

The World Evangelical Alliance has launched the commemoration of the 175th anniversary since its founding in London, England in 1846 growing to a group representing hundreds of million of Christians on the planet.

Urgent Request for Evacuation of Sikhs and Hindus in Afghanistan

The Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern 22nd Aug 2021 Prime Minister of New Zealand Parliament Buildings Molesworth Street Wellington, 6160, New Zealand [email protected] cc: Hon Kristopher John Faafoi MP Minister of Immigration of New Zealand [email protected] Dear Rt. Hon Jacinda Ardern, Re: Urgent Request for Evacuation...

Buzău Archdiocese publishes first sign language prayer book

The book includes the Trisagion Prayers, the Jesus Prayer, and the Prayers Before Holy Communion, translated by Fr. Ionuț Mihalașcu, the priest for the community of hearing-impaired believers in Buzău. The prayers were published with the blessing of His Eminence Abp. Ciprian of Buzău and Vrancea, the archdiocese reports.

Bandit attacks in northern Nigeria take their toll on besieged Christians

A church is seen guarded by soldiers behind sandbags, in Maiduguri, Nigeria May 23, 2014. Christian houses of worship are guarded by military soldiers at all times in Maiduguri. Life is fraught for many Christians...

States have the primary responsibility to … protect the human rights of religious minorities

Today we honour and remember the victims of acts of violence based on religion or belief. Across the world, we continue to witness a rise in hate speech, intolerance, and even physical violence and attacks...

International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief | 22 August

Human Rights Related to Freedom of Religion or Belief Freedom of religion or belief, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to peaceful assembly and the right to freedom of association are interdependent, interrelated and...

Intel CEO and Tyson Foods Chairman are among those to receive Global Business and Interfaith Peace Awards on Aug. 24

Others honored come from UK, Iraq, Israel, India, Australia, Japan, from multiple sectors: technology, construction, health, food, manufacturing, legal services These CEOs show that business is a powerful force to build interfaith understanding, religious freedom...
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