Religion studies

BRIDGEPORT — A California-based nonprofit that promotes civic engagement has awarded its first student award to a group of middle school students who successfully convinced the school district to recognize a Muslim holiday. The…

In April 1955, I sat in the back row of the fifth grade classroom in Flint, Michigan and watched my classmates walk forward, roll up their sleeves, and prepare for their shot. The Salk vaccine had been…

When we talk about religious beliefs, the language we use often sorts people into rigid, binary groups. You are either a theist or an atheist. A believer or a non-believer. But take a closer look at how people conceptualize God and the…

With hindsight, Dr. Jacob Ari Labendz doubts that his visit to Auschwitz at the age of 12 was appropriate for his age. On the other hand, his childhood visit to Poland, which included the stop in the extermination camp, set the…

Credit: flickr/suelenpessoa I remember sitting in my car one day, pondering the question, "Why do I keep struggling with lingering shame?" » I have read a lot about shame, whether from a psychological, social, theological or…

Eid al-Adha celebration a first for East End; "happiness has arrived", says the imam Imam Ahmed Essam Ibrahim traveled to the village of Southampton from St. James for a public Eid al-Adha celebration with the Islamic Center of the…

The Engi Shozan, literally "Mountain Stories of Origin" is a Shugendo document dating from the 12th century. This document forms the basis of a documentary film created by two sisters, Carina and Sandra Roth, one of the few documentaries…

Comment this storyCommentORLANDO, Fla. — The University of Central Florida has removed anti-racism statements from departmental websites, a move a professor has decried as an "attack on academic freedom" following the passage of legislation…

It should be noted that three justices of the Supreme Court of the United States appointed to this Court by Donald J. Trump prioritize the freedom of religion to discriminate against others on people's freedom not to be…

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Archangel Gabriel Orthodox Church The church, at the Shoppes at Exit 24, 205 Fern Valley Road, Suite Z, Phoenix, will hold Vespers services at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 9 and Tuesday, July!-->…

Rabbi Evan Susman Rabbi Susman to Host Alternative Shabbat Services, Offer Pastoral Care and More Boca Raton, FL – B'nai Torah Congregation, the largest conservative synagogue in Southeast Florida, today announced that Rabbi…

Taliban members attend the press conference on a new hijab command by Taliban leader Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada in Kabul, Afghanistan May 7, 2022. An assembly of religious leaders from…

Earlier this week, a police case was filed in Karnataka that an underage Muslim boy returning from the madrassa was assaulted by two men "of another religion" who abused him and ripped his clothes off. The allegation was reported in the…

As Virginians grapple with the implications of the repeal of Roe v. Wade by the United States Supreme Court, some local religious leaders affirm their personal positions on abortion, reflecting a diversity of views among…

The blood of Arab citizens has become cheap in the eyes of Arab leaders, and images of Palestinians murdered at the hands of the criminal Israeli occupation forces fill television screens, but we do nothing. This is why bloodshed across…

Photo courtesy www.naranggopichand.com He had an unshakeable belief in the trinity of “language, culture and literature”. True, he had inherited a belief system from his ancestors and, as his last rites showed, he was…

JOB SUMMARY: The Food Security and Livelihoods Advisor is an experienced Technical Specialist and part of the Technical Unit team within International Medical Corps. This position will provide technical leadership and support in the…

Mukti Patel first visited India during his gap year after high school. Born in Canada and raised in Richmond, Virginia, Patel was eager to see the country where her parents grew up. The trip included a visit to his parents' home…

As a society, we need a finer distinction between psychiatric illnesses and behavioral problems caused by trauma.While obviously not all traumatized people end up committing a crime, it is an underestimated fact that most ex-prisoners in…

Design and implementation of the studyThis study was based on a large community cross-sectional survey, Liberia Demographic Health Survey (LDHS), conducted from October 16, 2019 to February 12, 2020 in Liberia. The 2019-2020 EDD used a…

Hi. My name is Aisha and I'm a Disney adult. But I'm not like those other Disney adults - I'm a cool Disney Adult. I certainly never threw a wedding where I asked my guests to find their own way to eat during the reception, as my…

The leader of a Christian denomination has declared his intention to join the local political field ahead of this year's elections because he has overwhelming support from people who want change. Pastor Tuiloma Tawaivuna, head of the…

The United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Oman and Iraq are among at least 15 Muslim-majority nations have condemned the remarks as "Islamophobic", with several countries summoning Indian ambassadors. The incident sparked protests in neighboring…

Jodi I'll tell you what, as a professor of religious studies, you can tell me anything you'd like about Disney World and the research you do there - absolutely anything, anything, any topic of Disney-related research is prohibited. From…

Women online experience a disproportionate amount of harm and abuse, but it's not all based on their gender. This “cyberviolence” is also shaped by a range of other intersecting factors such as race, religion, social class, caste and…

Caroline McDonald, left, a student at Georgetown University, Lauren Morrissey, with Catholics for Choice, and Pamela Huber, of Washington, join an abortion rights rally outside the Supreme Court on…

The Logan Gathering will feature hundreds of presenters from around the world.(Tribune File Photo) Brigham Young, second President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. | June 2, 2022, 12:35 p.m.With more than 200…

HWPL's 9th Annual Declaration of World Peace Commemoration Held Online May 25e, 2022, to face the current threats to life and stability due to wars and conflicts. With 3,000 attendees representing politics, religion, academia, media and…

(The Conversation) - The warm welcome Americans and Europeans extended to Ukrainians in 2022 stands in stark contrast to the uneven — and often hostile — policies toward Syrian refugees in the mid-2010s. Political scientist David Laitin has…

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It's afternoon during early voting and supporters of the two Democratic candidates vying for the seat of Congressman Eddie Bernice Johnson are busy catching voters before they enter a polling station…

Photos by Argenis Apolinario, Bruce Gilbert and Dana Maxson“No one is an island. No one is alone. Everyone's joy is my joy,” Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III, told the more than 16,000 people gathered at the Rose Hill…

Twenty-five years ago, when I was a young anthropologist working in northern Siberia, the native hunters, fishers, and trappers I lived with would often stop and solemnly offer something to the tundra. It was usually small in size,…

Sunday marked the day of Visakha Bucha which is the commemoration of the birth, enlightenment and death of Lord Buddha. Buddhism is the largest religion in Thailand, but we cannot deny that faith in Buddhism has…

Eleven local singers have been named winners of the Marshall Symphony Orchestra's annual Voices 3.0…

More than 180 Hong Kongers have been arrested under the national security law so far. (Case)Hong Kong: China on Thursday defended the arrest of a 90-year-old Catholic cardinal under Hong Kong's national security law, a move…

The Center for Citizenship and Constitutional Government (CCCG) congratulates nine Menard Tocqueville Family Scholars on their upcoming graduation from the University of Notre Dame. The Menard Family Tocqueville Fellowship Program…

Ithaca College's faculty council met May 3 for its final meeting of spring 2022 to discuss employee benefits, elect the executive committee for the 2022-23 academic year, award degrees, and meet with the President…

Reverend Phyllis Spiegel, who is set to replace Bishop Scott Hayashi, is eager to “meet and converse” with Latter-day Saint authorities. (Photo courtesy) Reverend Phyllis Spiegel is set to become the 12th Episcopal Bishop of Utah and the…

A church in Nashik, Maharashtra, held a multi-faith iftar celebration to spread a strong message of brotherhood and communal harmony. Namaz was offered in the church and its resident priest prayed alongside the Muslims.At Holy Cross Church…

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NEW YORK (AP) — Holocaust survivors around the world have united to deliver a message about the dangers of unchecked hatred and the importance of remembrance at a time of rising global anti-Semitism.In a video posted ThursdayTo mark Yom!-->!-->…

For anti-abortion believers, suicide prevention should be important. According to recent studies, children and adolescents who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community are at a higher risk of suicide. The Carroll County School Board of…

Sajeda Yagoub, a senior at Evanston Township High School, said she often doesn't feel represented in her history lessons. "When you hear about the history of the United States, it's usually like, 'Oh, this white guy did that,' and it's…

(April 20, 2022 / JNS) The following is an abridged version of the Distinguished Rennert Lecture, delivered on April 19 by Ambassador David Friedman after receiving the Guardian of Zion Award from the Ingeborg Rennert Center for…

(JTA) — I grew up with "Encyclopedia Brown", a series of books about an elementary school Sherlock Holmes who solves one-minute mysteries. You know the guy, "If you didn't steal the bike, how did you know it was blue?"!-->…

Studies on HIV-related stigma/discrimination have found that stigma tends to be higher among people with low media exposure than among those with high media exposure . In light of this, the present study investigated the association…

"The God of this grand universe is so wonderful. I read many of your books and followed you on this column for two years before contacting you about my issues. I trained my wife in college with my money and she graduated and…

Special Report with Bret Baier - Wednesday, April 6 In today's episode of "Special Report," Bret reports that violence continues across Ukraine as millions of Ukrainian civilians go hungry and stranded. Meanwhile, former President Obama…

The Center for Religion and Conflict has launched a new initiative to address how spirituality plays a role in daily public life. The Spirituality and Public Life initiative,…

A multidisciplinary team of national and international leaders, led by Sam ParniMD, PhD, Director of Critical Care and Resuscitation Research at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, published "Guidelines and Standards for the Study of Death…

The Policy Department organized a presentation on April 4 to raise awareness of the abuses seen in faith-based higher education in Africa. Lady Ajayi, a visiting assistant professor in the Department of Politics…

Banner photo by Anders Krøgh Jørgensen on Unsplash Donick Cary wrote for David Letterman and helped produce the Emmy-winning film The simpsons and Parks and recreation. So how could a funny guy like him tackle the sensitive topics…

Montclair State University has announced that students with religious exemptions to the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine will no longer be allowed to live on campus starting this summer. Students with religious exemptions are expressing…

Gloria Peacock of St. Joseph's Parish, Kilaben Bay, Toronto, was inspired by the words "Don't be afraid to speak the truth" by Sr. Joan Chittister and talks about how this value and an ecumenical perspective came to life in his own journey…

"As we are swept away by waves of grief or fires of rage, global pandemic, climate catastrophe and social injustice, can we channel our energies into strengths?" The University of Toronto Frances Garrett hope the answer will be "yes".…

Assistant Professor of Applied Microeconomics Jonathan Moreno-Medina studies the effect of church attendance on crime and how weather conditions can affect the relationship between the two. His research stemmed from archaic assumptions…

Although many of us probably do our best to be interesting, boring people are seemingly everywhere. Maybe it's the person who never ends a story correctly, or someone who just can't stop telling you about their birding "adventures". A…

Rogue River Seventh-day Adventist Church The church, at 4300 N. River Road, Rogue River, will hold a service called "Armageddon, A Good Thing" at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 18. for more!-->…

When Canadian Methodists sought to establish a “Seminary of Learning” in 1830, they probably did not think their legacy would be a Toronto institution with coeducational residences and a secular education. Victoria…

I have always enjoyed reading the narrative sections of the book of Daniel. BRADYVILLE, TN (PRWEB) …

Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill, leader of Russia's dominant religious…

By Conrad Kanagy — author of the “A Church Dismantled — A Kingdom Restored” book series In his widely acclaimed four-book series "A Church Dismantled - A Kingdom Restored," published late last year, sociologist of religion and longtime…

Father's words resonate with Phung Van Hai, who decided to become a Catholic to marry his fiancée at a life-changing time Phung Van Hai was considering marrying a Catholic woman he had met in his delivery job. "I wanted to have faith in…

Professor Michael Vigorito is an example of servant leadership. Seeking neither the limelight nor high profile positions, he has and continues even in gradual retirement to make enormous and often unrecognized contributions to the…

J. The Jewish News of Northern California via JTA — Since becoming rabbi-in-residence at the University of San Francisco in 2019, Rabbi Camille Angel has been busy creating inclusive spaces on campus, giving classes, organizes Jewish…

Professor of Religious and Ethical Studies Shannon Grimes will deliver Meredith College's Distinguished Faculty Lecture on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, 7 p.m. at Jones Auditorium. Seating will be limited in the Jones Auditorium and a live…

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Neighbors come in all shapes, ethnicities and religious traditions.And faith can make good neighbors.That's the overarching theme of "Building Bridges With My Neighbor," an upcoming series of presentations offered by the…

In 2013, the Disciples of the New Dawn began posting highly offensive memes on Facebook. They attacked everyone from pagans and steampunk fans to women who had C-sections. Tapping into fears about religious fundamentalism and the…

ELKINS — Davis & Elkins College will open its Spring Lecture Series on Thursday, sponsored by the Morrison-Novakovic Center for Faith and Public Policy. Allyson…

Ohen Facebook removed dozens of groups dedicated to Canada's 'Freedom Convoy' anti-government protests earlier this month, it didn't do so because of extremism or conspiracies rampant within demonstrations. This was because the groups were…

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 19, 2022.Lance RosenLETHBRIDGE [email protected] teacher from Catholic Central High School has been selected as the recipient of the Council of Catholic School…

CAIRO — In one of the opening scenes, a Lebanese mother confronts her 17-year-old daughter after discovering two condoms in her purse. A few minutes later, an Egyptian woman sneakily takes off her underwear just before leaving for dinner…

(RNS) - Perhaps one of the most important legal terms of the 21st century is “religious freedom.” As my fellow University of Cincinnati political scientist, Andrew Lewis, explains in his most recent book, "The Rights Turn in Conservative…

Anthea D. Butler, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, delivered the Harvard Divinity School's Greeley Lecture for Peace and Social Justice last Thursday.The Greeley Lecture, an annual event hosted by the Divinity School, examined…

In 2017, a Mayan elder, Carlos Armando Dzul, took me to a church in Mani, Yucatán, to see where the infamous…

"My favorite thing about this menu is the proportion of the desserts," she says. We order oysters (because champagne) and a selection of small dishes: haloumi, trevallies, zucchini on stracciatella and pasta with Moreton Bay bug, with the…

(The Conversation) - Read enough about Bitcoin, and you will inevitably come across people who refer to cryptocurrency as a religion. In Austin, Texas, there are billboards with slogans like "Crypto Is Real" that eerily mirror the…

IIn the beginning, people created sourdough starters. As people searched for rituals to deal with the early uncertainties of the pandemic, many bought Peloton bikes, built gardens and watched tiger king.And in Brooklyn, a software engineer…

02/04/2022Iran (International Christian Concern) - Ten Iranian Christian converts previously cleared of all charges are being forced by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to attend "re-education" courses run by Islamic clerics.…

MACON — Mercer University junior Alexander John Paul Lutz was one of two recipients of the inaugural Rick Love Young Innovators in Peacebuilding Award, presented by Peace Catalyst International, an organization that equips and…

Junior Student Body Presidential candidate Sierra Stinson and sophomore Vice Presidential candidate Dane Sherman have created a broad platform based on equitable improvements to Notre Dame's student body through policy change and creation…

A disciple asked the Zen Master, "Master, when do you meditate?" The Master replied, "I meditate when I eat and when I sleep." The confused disciple pleaded, “We all eat and sleep – but isn't that meditation? Master explained, “There is…

Sixty-six people were registered to speak at the event, those most concerned about the introduction of CRT into the school curriculum. Earlier this month, the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) proposed a new curriculum for College…

Monk studying theology at the Pontifical University of Saint Anselm in Rome, ordination in '24 Posted: January 27, 2022 By Aprille Hanson SpiveyAssociate Editor Courtesy of Brother Raban Heyer Brother!-->!-->…

In 1536, 27-year-old John Calvin (better known as John Calvin) fled his native France, where he had been persecuted for his new Protestant faith, and wrote a groundbreaking theological treatise titled "Institutes of the Christian Religion…

The Jesuit Secretariat for the Service of the Faith in Delhi and the Association of Islamic Studies in Delhi organized a webinar on “Dialogue between Christians and Muslims: Global Challenges and Opportunities” on January 19.The webinar was…

Nothing guarantees success in college or university like a boarding school experience – even more so if there is one in the United States. These institutions are unique in nurturing students with the skills to thrive in the real…

Last week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi found an unlikely ally in Harnam Singh Dhumma, head of Damdami Taksal, a Sikh seminary once run by Khalistan extremist Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, who was killed in the Operation Blue Star.…

JANUARY 17 — There is a little debate on social networks about the role and the necessity of Morality Pendidikan (or moral studies) in schools. Times may have changed, but I remember over 30 years ago this class was usually held at the…

In the right-wing crusade against "critical race theory," there is a job for everyone: movement intellectuals and keyboard warriors, school board brawlers and politicians - from Congress to governors’ mansions to the new…

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--January 13, 2022--University of Phoenix…

The Plumas County League of Women Voters have announced the winner of their 2021 Essay Contest: Ava Lorraine Helling, a junior at Chester High School, is the grand prize winner.The other three winners are also from Chester High School.…

Site: Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Negara Brunei Darussalam Opening and closing date: Now open until February 28, 2022 After entering the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia Ranking in 2020 and ranking 60th in Asia, Universiti…

America has lost her favorite golden daughter, but her death creates a golden opportunity for the animal causes she championed. Fans of actress and comedian Betty White, who passed away on December 31, honor her…

SEYMOUR - The Seymour United Methodist Church, 90 Pearl St., Seymour, is having its 23rd Annual Winter Soup Sale from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on January 15, with take-out orders only.Selling soup after the holidays has become a popular…

The proof is strong that prayer works This series explored many topics regarding prayer. He explains that there are no restrictions on who can ask God for necessary things and receive them, even if we feel unworthy, because we all…

The documentary form in 2021 was shaped almost exclusively by studies of individual characters. It could be a by-product of celebrity culture, where Twitter and television made people often more curious about famous strangers than…