The decision by the High Court of Justice last week allowing non-Israeli nationals who convert through the Reform and Masorti (Conservative) movements...
Franklin County UUs meet this Sunday on Zoom at 10:30 a.m.
Speaker Barry Deitz will lead the collaborative Unitarian Universalist church service online Sunday, March 7, at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome to join the service on Zoom or YouTube.
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Speaking to representatives of Iraq's different religious groups in Ur, Pope Francis called for unity among faiths.
Christians and other religious minorities were subjected to brutal persecution during the country's occupation by the Islamic State …
TRAVELLING to the birthplace of Abraham, Pope Francis urged believers to prove their faith in the one God and father of all by accepting one another as brothers and sisters.
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(CNN) — Al visitar Ur, la antigua ciudad iraquí donde judíos, cristianos y musulmanes creen que nació su patriarca común Abraham, el papa Francisco condenó el extremismo como una «traición a la religión».
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PLAINS OF UR, Iraq —Visiting Ur, the ancient Iraqi city where Jews, Christians and Muslims believe their common patriarch Abraham was born, Pope Francis denounced extremism as a “betrayal of religion.”
The Pope visited Ur...
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Contrary to a commonly held belief, Jews living in Iran find it easier to practice their religion today than they did prior to the Islamic Revolution of 1979, according to a longtime leader of...
Pope Francis has arrived in Iraq "for the most difficult and most important journey of his pontificate" according to Vatican News as he seeks to strengthen severely emasculated Christian, while preaching a reonciliatory message in the overwhelmingly Muslim country.
By Inés San Martín
BAGHDAD, Iraq (Crux) — Flanked by the pictures of 48 Iraqi martyrs, Pope Francis defined them as a reminder that inciting war and violence is incompatible with authentic religious teaching.
The deaths...
By Inés San Martín
BAGHDAD, Iraq (Crux) — During his first remarks in Iraq, Pope Francis said that the name of God can never be used “to justify acts of murder, exile, terrorism, and oppression”...
CNA Staff, Mar 4, 2021 / 05:30 pm MT (CNA).- As Ireland marks the first anniversary of the novel coronavirus arriving, local Catholic bishops are calling for the government to ease its restrictions on in-person worship services.
A pastoral message was …
Sophia Brown shares her religion
Thursday, March 04, 2021
Following her success last year with two romantic ballads, Sophia Brown strikes a more serious tone with Love is my Religion , her latest song,...
Campaign calling for the return of ancestral lands to Bahá’ís in Ivel generates unprecedented global outpouring of solidarity from officials and prominent figures.
Scientology Volunteers Help Clean Up After a Massive Oil Spill—One of the Worst Ecological Disasters in Israel’s History
Volunteers from the Scientology Center of Tel Aviv join in the effort to remove tar from Israel’s...
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It's back.
Once again the controversial measure to make the Bible the official book of Tennessee is before the state legislature.
Rep. Jerry Sexton, R-Bean Station, recently introduced a house joint resolution, HJR 150,...
The World Council of Churches and the Christian Conference of Asia have issued a joint statement expressing distress and concern over the disturbing trend of continued lethal action against the people by the Myanmar military.
Taklung Matrul Rinpoche, Head of Taklung Kagyu sect of Tibetan Buddhist tradition speaking at the All Religions Prayer for World Peace and Special Talk on Inter-religious Harmony, an initiative of Kullu-Manali Settlement Office. Photo/Kullu-Manali Settlement Office By – Shyamal Sinha Religious harmony in India is a concept that indicates that there is love, affection in between […]
The Nineteen Day Feast—regular gatherings dedicated to prayer, consultation, and fellowship—has been added to Singapore’s intangible cultural heritage list.
The European Sunday Alliance releases statement on synchronised free time in the EU
On the occasion of the International Day for a work-free Sunday, the European Sunday Alliance urges the EU institutions to put synchronised free...
Amazon.com Inc's Prime Video streaming service on Tuesday issued a rare apology to its Indian viewers for some scenes in its original political drama series "Tandav", which allegedly offended Hindu religious beliefs.
"Tandav", a …
A group of congressional representatives introduced legislation on Friday that seeks to promote LGBT rights while preserving religious liberty.
The Fairness for All Act, unlike the Equality Act that passed the House on Thursday, strengthens accommodations …
By – Shyamal Sinha
Yakushi-ji is one of the most famous imperial and ancient Buddhist temples in Japan, that was once one of the Seven Great Temples of Nanto, located in Nara. The temple is the headquarters of the Hossō school of Japanese Buddhism. Yakushi-ji...
On March 10th, 2020, we closed the doors of the cathedral here in Waterford, asked that the Friends of the Cathedral stay at home, cancelled choir practice and a planned youth group weekend away,...