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#ItsTheirLand: Unprecedented reaction makes voice of persecuted Bahá’ís in an Iranian village globa

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 in Israel

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...

It’s back. Resolution to make the Bible Tennessee’s official state book joins slate of religion legislation

Holly Meyer   | Nashville Tennessean 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,...

Regional and world church bodies urge respect for will of Myanmar people

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.

Buddhist Times News – All Religions Prayer for World Peace and Special Talk on Inter-religious Harmony

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 […]

Bahá’í Feast recognized as part of Singapore’s cultural heritage

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

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 issues rare apology in India over ‘Tandav’ portrayal of religion

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 …

Religion and gay rights: Is compromise possible?

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 …

Buddhist Times News – A national-treasure pagoda at Yakushiji, a Buddhist temple listed as a World Heritage site opened in Nara

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...

Pandemic means religion for religion’s sake is gone. That’s not a bad thing

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,...

Danish Party Wants Religion of Would-Be Citizens on Public Record, Ban on Foreign Spouses

The national-conservative Danish People's Party (DF) has called for the religion of people being granted citizenship to be stated in the public record as well as a ban on granting citizenship to people married...

Religion no bar at Khatkar toll plaza

JIND: Farmers on Sunday observed a ‘Sarv Dharma Sammelan’ (congregation of all religions) at Khatkar toll plaza in Jind district to send out the message that people from all faiths were together in the...

Evangelicals have never agreed on politics says world alliance leader explaining what they are

Around the world evangelicals have "never agreed" on politics and the term that denotes this group of followers of Jesus describes the enthusiasm for the DNA of Christianity, the new leader of the World Evangelical Alliance says.

Foundation laid for House of Worship in DRC as Kenya temple nears completion

Completion of the floor slab marks a key milestone in the construction of the temple in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as exterior of Kenya temple nears completion.

Religion events in the San Fernando Valley area, Feb. 27-March 6

  The 45th anniversary of the founding of West Valley Christian Church in West Hills is celebrated on Feb. 28. (Google Street View)   Here is a sampling of upcoming services and events that are online, and some in-person, in the San Fernando Valley area.   …

Buddhist Times News – State Vesak festival to be held in Jaffna this year

By  — Shyamal Sinha The State Vesak festival is to be held in Jaffna this year, the Prime Minister’s Office said. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has given instructions to focus on the North and East during...

Religion briefs, Feb. 27, 2021

NORTH BRANFORD — Northford Congregational Church, 4 Old Post Road, North Branford, will have an Easter weekend flower/plant sale to benefit the church 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 2-3, and from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 4, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Easter Bunny will …

On Religion: Are America’s battles over ‘reindeer rules’ in the past?

Year after year, the Lion’s Club sets up wire-frame Christmas decorations on the lawn of the historic Jackson County courthouse, facing Main Street in Brownstown, Indiana. The display, which belongs to the local ministerial alliance,...

Tribute Special Honoring Jazz Legend Chick Corea to Stream on Scientology Network

LOS ANGELES, CA—24 February, 2021—Celebrating the life and incomparable musical genius of Chick Corea, Scientology Network presents a 3-hour tribute special, including two full-length documentaries, chronicling his legacy with highlights of his storied career...

Farmers, agricultural scientists, policy makers address Iran’s Chief Justice and Minister of Agriculture

Farmers as well as agricultural scientists and policy makers in several countries have joined the growing outcry at Iran’s seizure of lands belonging to Bahá’í farmers.

Hundreds of US evangelical leaders rebuke ‘heresy of Christian Nationalism’

Hundreds of evangelical Christian leaders have condemned the "heresy of Christian nationalism," which they believe has led to political extremism and helped spur the pro-Trump insurrection against the U.S. Capitol on January 6.

Continuing my White supremacist-hijacked Zoom sermon about American ‘his-story’ and religion’s role in pushing racism, slavery

In last week’s column, I revealed the first part of my Black History Month lecture for the House of Grace was hacked by an army of racist roaches. They interrupted frequently and really showed their...

Buddhist Times News – Imran Khan invites Sri Lankan Buddhists to visit Pakistan

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan inspects a Guard of Honor upon his arrival in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021. Khan is in Sri Lanka for a two day official visit. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) By  — Shyamal Sinha Visiting Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has proclaimed his Muslim-majority nation a choice destination for religious […]
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