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Peter Dykstra: the birth of greenwashing
When I was growing up, I had a fascination with phonies - that certain brand of phonies that make millions off a gullible audience by offering distorted reality. They ranged from the staged athleticism of professional wrestling to the…
This consultant helps video game developers avoid cultural and political gaffes
Comment this storyCommentIn "Stray," the adorable cat video game that became a hit in a quiet summer for game releases, players control a tiny cat as it navigates a cyberpunk Hong Kong. You prance around the city's occupiers - robots…
Growing Need for Hispanic Priests Boosts New Spanish-Speaking Serra Club
HOUSTON — For every Catholic priest in the United States, there are 1,230 Catholics in the general population.
But that ratio is much higher in the Hispanic community, with 9,925 Hispanic Catholics for every Hispanic priest, according!-->!-->…
James Coddington’s Clemency Request Offers Chance to Recognize Death Row Rehabilitation and…
Oklahoma plans to execute James Coddington on August 25, the first of 25 people the state hopes to put to death over the next 29 months. He was convicted of murdering his friend Albert Hale in a drug-related robbery in…
Were the bishops and religious leaders who attended the CPA vice president unveiling event hired?
It has been a fun time in the Nigerian political atmosphere. Lots of permutations, calculations, moves, campaigns, moves and manipulations of political parties and political gladiators in an effort to win the 2023 presidential…
The songs that made the church a home
In late 2020, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops—a body whose statements I tend to ignore and often actively avoid—released a document on the use of music during Mass. the fact that "songs are among the most important forces…
Prosecutor: Officer ‘flouted the law’ by not wearing a face mask | News, Sports, Jobs
YOUNGSTOWN — A local defense attorney pressed by Youngstown City Court filed a legal brief this month saying Youngstown Police Officer Thomas Wisener was "breaking the…
2023: Tinubu/Pam ticket will address religious and ethnic issues – Northern Group
A group under the umbrella of the Northern Professors Association has called on the top echelon of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to select the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Reverend Yakubu…
Houston Crisis Pregnancy Centers, Called ‘Deceitful’ by Experts, Find New Spotlight…
Since 2011, pregnant Houstonians seeking abortions at the Planned Parenthood Clinic off the Gulf Freeway have encountered a large blue bus parked outside the entrance, offering "free, confidential pregnancy services" and "real choices."…
Indonesia: make the draft penal code public
(Jakarta) – The Indonesian government should publish the latest version of the draft penal code to ensure full and informed public debate on its provisions, Human Rights Watch said today. A 2019 version of the bill raises…
Evil, the Helmet of God and the Trademark Law
Of Murphy vs. King Size Productionsdecided on March 17 by Judge Michael Fitzgerald (CD Cal.), but just posted on Westlaw:
The defendants produce a fictional television show named “Evil” which airs on a streaming platform called…
Yale Law and public health professors speak out on new gun control measures
Tim Tai, staff photographer
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Two leaders of the Shalom Youth Welfare Association detained by the junta
Two youths, both leaders of the Shalom Youth Welfare Association, were arrested by junta officials this week, residents said.
Thaung Pi and Lian Shan were reportedly arrested after they publicly read aloud a warning letter issued by…
Judges battle church autonomy in fight against cathedral teacher’s firing
During oral argument June 28 in the dispute between the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and the former Cathedral High School teacher who was fired for entering into a same-sex marriage, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled debated with the…
Commentary: The Supreme Court Protects Our Constitution
As the Supreme Court's term draws to a close, it makes decisions on the cases it has heard. These decisions can have far-reaching effects on American life.
Many of the decisions rendered in the last days of this mandate affirmed important…
Religious fanatics now rule the country
The whole enterprise of conservatism is dedicated to protecting what conservatives see as a natural hierarchy. When you add the religious fanaticism now present in the Supreme Court, you see this natural hierarchy established by God. The…
Georgia Supreme Court Hears Arguments About Vaccinating Children in State Custody |
Photo credit: Scott Housley/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
ATLANTA — Georgia's Supreme Court considered Thursday whether children in temporary custody can receive routine vaccinations over their parents' objections,…
AP News Summary at 12:58 p.m. EDT | National Associated Press
Texas top cop: Uvalde police respond to 'dismal failure'AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The head of the Texas…
A French city has approved burkinis in its swimming pools. Then the backlash came
GRENOBLE, France — The mayor of Grenoble, Éric Piolle, was the first environmentalist to lead a major French city, and this year his Alpine town was named European Green Capital. By the end of the year, Grenoble will…
Five Turks kidnapped in Haiti freed
Sources say five Turks kidnapped in Haiti last month have been released.
Details of the circumstances of their release the previous day were not available, but the men, aged 20 to 26, are apparently in good physical…
Google’s ‘sentient’ chatbot is our self-deceiving future
A Google engineer named Blake Lemoine became so enthralled with an AI chatbot that he may have sacrificed his job to defend it. "I know a person when I talk to them," he said The Washington Post for an article published last weekend. “It…
Pope Francis’ deal with communist China didn’t work, by Daily Editors
The deal Pope Francis made with communist China didn't work.
On September 22, 2018, the Vatican released two statements about its relationship with this regime. One announced that Pope Francis had officially recognized seven…
Ohio Republicans celebrate Pride with chilling bullying of female athletes and trans people
Transgender people — especially transgender people of color — have been leading the militant charge toward LGBTQ+ equality from the start, literally throwing the first bottles at the Stonewall Riots.
And…
Mitch Kokai | Parents Across North Carolina to Monitor Progress of Opportunity Scholarship Lawsuit
Thousands of NC families will watch with interest as the state Court of Appeals tackles a case scheduled for oral argument this week.
The state's second-highest court will determine the next steps in a lawsuit challenging the popular…
Monthly Report May 2022, Iran Human Rights Monitor
In May 2022, the Iranian regime intensified social repression in step with growing discontent and the spread of popular protests. Iranian authorities have stepped up their crackdown on the company amid protests over rising prices.Security…
Leader of Lutheran denomination calls on transgender bishop to resign
Placeholder while loading article actionsThe presiding bishop of the largest Lutheran denomination in the United States has called on its first transgender bishop to resign amid criticism over their removal of the pastor of a Hispanic…
Ohio pediatricians denounce government control of gender-affirming care
Doctors at major children's hospitals in Ohio say a bill that would regulate and restrict gender-affirming care puts both patients and doctors at risk and causes the government to make medical decisions.…
faith without works is dead
Saying “Lord, have mercy” or any other divine incantation is an unnecessary response to gun violence in America. We've said enough empty prayers. It's time to work for a world where children aren't murdered in school, shoppers aren't shot…
Interfaith leaders join protest outside NRA meeting in Houston
HOUSTON (RNS) - Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in the scorching Texas sun on Friday (May 27) to protest outside the National Rifle Association's annual meeting, just days after 21 people were killed in a school shooting in Uvalde , in…
Texas faith leaders stand with Uvalde community, speak out against gun culture after school rampage
(RNS) – The Archbishop of San Antonio, Gustavo García-Siller, was returning to Uvalde, Texas on Wednesday morning (May 25) – after spending most of the previous night there accompanying families following the one of the deadliest school…
CAN president calls for justice for victims of religious intolerance –
CAN president calls for justice for those who lost their lives to religious intolerance
A group of Christian worshipers in Ibadan staged a peaceful protest demanding that the perpetrators of the alleged murder of Deborah Yakubu in…
Conservationists seek to acquire beloved Hollywood convent
Placeholder while loading article actionsLOS ANGELES (RNS) — Fearing that the Monastery of Angels could be sold for private use or redeveloped, Los Angeles conservators and advocates are forming a nonprofit as they seek to acquire and take…
The number of religious studies students is skyrocketing
In a 2016 file photo, students at a Catholic school in the United States take part in a classroom exercise.
CNS Photo/Jaclyn Lippelmann, Catholic Standard
A review of school data found a significant increase in the number of…
Pope urges missionary societies to show faith, courage and creativity
ROME — The “fundamental dynamism” of the Catholic Church is its missionary outreach, an effort that should and must flow naturally from a desire to share God's love and the gift of faith, Pope Francis said.
The pope said he gave a!-->!-->…
Why poultry farmers are reluctant to the insurance policy
By Vincent A. Yusuf (Abuja), Ibrahim Musa Giginyu (Kano), Dickson Adama (Jos) & Abubakar Akote (Minna)
Lately, the federal government, through the Federal Department of Agriculture, has called on poultry farmers across the country,…
Christian group alerts Nigerian government, says society is turning into land of dry bones
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Taraba State Chapter, has said that Nigeria is turning into a valley of death due to the increase in killings in the country. The association was responding to the recent bomb blast at the army…
WFU student and faculty groups help support local refugees
While the People Abroad at Wake Forest's Flow House in Vienna, Austria helped Ukrainian refugees seeking refuge far from their home country, students, faculty and staff at the university's Reynolda campus made even for the refugees in…
Church News – April 9 | Religion
Full Gospel Business MenThe Crystal Coast Chapter of the Full Gospel Businessmen's Fellowship in America…
Pandemic and war in Ukraine hurt Thailand’s orchid industry
Published on: 08/05/2022 - 05:24Amended: 08/05/2022 - 05:22
Nakhon Pathom (Thailand) (AFP) - Thai orchid farmers, already weary after two years of being battered by the pandemic,…
Students and civil society groups condemn the killing of Nagaraju and warn against vested interests
The Dalit Students Union (DSU), in its brief statement of condolences, said that it is the Dalits who become the victims regardless of the perpetrators.
Telangana for Peace and Unity (TPU), a collective platform of individuals…
The Richmond Observer – North Carolina Court of Appeals Blocks ‘Heavyweight’…
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Court of Appeals has issued new orders blocking all activity in a lawsuit challenging the state's Opportunity Scholarship program. This includes the "onerous" discovery targeting several private schools.…
Getting Back on Track with TRACS: Accreditation Agency Leads the Way for Small HBCUs
Accreditation is essential for higher education institutions. Not only is it an indication of academic quality, but it also provides a level of assurance to the public that the institution is fulfilling its mission, providing students with…
Respect for all of God’s creatures is a common theme in many religions
Today marks the start of Be Kind to Animals month, and while at first glance this topic might seem like an incongruous topic in a newspaper section devoted to religious beliefs, it doesn't take much effort to find the link. . Respect for…
CdA could end invocations | Coeur d’Alene Press
COEUR d'ALENE - Prayers ahead of Coeur d'Alene City Council meetings could see their last Amen.
The city, which recently took over the programming of pastors to give brief invocations, could!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Why do anti-Islamist militants turn to clerical leadership?
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Iraq has witnessed several protest movements in recent history, many of which have been explicit about their desire for a "civilian state" (al-dawla al-madanīya) or even a secular state, which separates the religious domain…
Stimulating Mutual Learning Among Civilizations and Promoting Religious Unity—Boao Forum for Asia…
HAIKOU, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 25, 2022--Political, business and academic leaders gathered at the…
The mass murder of Christians in Turkey
The Armenian Genocide was officially recognized by the United States on April 24, 2021. Credit: public domain
The Armenian Genocide, the systematic mass murder and expulsion of 1.5 million ethnic Armenians perpetrated in Turkey and…
LGBTQ protections languish as Missouri lawmakers push to ban transgender sports – The Examiner
By Tessa Weinberg Missouri Independent
On one end of the Missouri Capitol last week, Sen. Greg Razer was making another failed attempt to convince his colleagues to enact legal protections in state law for LGBTQ…
Russo-Ukrainian War and Mariupol News: Live Updates
ASHEVILLE, NC — The Ukrainian comeback attempt had fizzled out, and Dayana Yastremska and her four teammates prepared to pose for their last official photo during this Billie Jean King Cup qualifier.The blue and yellow ribbon representing…
GW Black Alumni Reunite for Annual Reunion and Awards Ceremony | Today
By BL Wilson
The George Washington University Black Alumni Association (GWBAA) hosted a weekend get-together for more than 145 black alumni who hung out with friends and classmates, some of whom they hadn't seen since years, visited the…
Community Crisis | | Santa Fe Reporter
With his livelihood on the line, Rob Lennick texted the wrong Deborah.The CEO of the Jewish Federation of New Mexico, Lennick sent a message asking for support for an extension of his contract. He was also applying for a $30,000 forgivable…
Charities in Lebanon warn people are starving and aid during Ramadan will be limited
DUBAI: Dutch academics and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations have launched a vital new project that uses cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology to improve the identification and measurement of species…
Grant money leads to renovations at Gardner-Webb University Library
Since December 2021, facilities and maintenance staff have worked to significantly transform the third floor of the John R. Dover Library at Gardner-Webb University.The floor has recently opened to the delight and surprise of the…
Springfield voters cite CRT and book bans in SPS board election to vote
Paul Borchett and his wife, Bernadette, voted on Tuesday at Parkview High School, near the independent residence where they reside.Their children are grown and living elsewhere, but they wanted to vote in school board elections, supporting…
Moderator slams law school protesters in faculty-wide memo
Ryan Chiao
Law professor Kate Stith, who moderated the!-->…
The Muslim Student Association of the United Kingdom celebrates its 50th anniversary
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The religious holiday of Ramadan is underway, and the University of Kentucky Muslim Student Association is celebrating 50 years on campus with an Islamic Awareness Week.
What do you want to know
The University of…
What you didn’t know about Friday the 13th
The number 13 is often considered unlucky, depending on who you ask. However, according to National Geographic, those fearful of the supposed Friday the 13th disaster will never have to face the day more than three times a…
Evangelical affinity for Ukraine
What do American evangelicals think of the Russian invasion of Ukraine? You might expect American Christians most sympathetic to Donald Trump to agree with the former president. admiration often expressed for Vladimir Putin. Or given…
The Brain’s Tendency to See Faces That Aren’t There May Be Innate to Spiritual…
Three thousand years ago in ancient China, sages stuck red-hot pokers into empty turtle shells to study how cracks developed on the flat side of the shell. According to the pattern created by the cracks, the sages…
Report details impact of conversion therapy on LGBTQ+ South Africans
PRETORIA, South Africa – So-called conversion therapy is still widely practiced in South Africa, impacting the well-being of the LGBTQ+ community.
Over the years, families, schools, religious sects and peer groups have been used to try to…
Data breaks down vaccination mandate exemptions for San Diego city workers by union – NBC 7…
Data from the City of San Diego shows how many municipal workers from multiple employee unions have received vaccine mandate exemptions.
The largest number of unvaccinated employees who have been granted exemptions belong…
Radical Hindu attacks shatter lives in India
03/21/2022 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) – The normalization of social hostility against religious minorities is a critical factor in the decline of religious freedom in India.
Violent attacks on Indian Christians…
China begins processing licenses for online religious activities
Chinese authorities have started issuing licenses for online religious services in accordance with the "Measures for the Administration of Internet Religious Information Service" which was jointly…
🌱 Chattanooga Police Chief Confirmation + Nonprofit Go4Life
Happy Wednesday neighbours! Let's keep up to date with what's happening locally to start today on an informed note. First, today's weather forecast: Rain and drizzle in the morning. High: 65 Low: 51. One of the easiest ways to connect…
UMD Indian Student Association Hosts Holi Celebration at McKeldin Mall
By Rachel McCreaFor the Diamondback
University of Maryland students celebrated Holi at the McKeldin Mall on Sunday in an event hosted by the Indian Student Association and Smiles From Miles Away. Participants threw colored pigments to…
Nashville Religious Communicators Learn Keys to Effective Communication
Nashville, TN, March 12, 2022 -- (PR.com) -- The Religion Communicators Council (RCC) is an interfaith association of religious communicators working in print and electronic communication, marketing and public relations. The Nashville…
Gagging order for employers: same bill, two divergent opinions of the GA |
State Attorney General William Tong backs the controversial employer gag order bill that largely mirrors legislation his predecessor said may have preempted federal law.
Tong testified before the legislature's…
‘Atheist Pirates’ Remove Religious Signs From City Streets – GV Wire
Standing atop a ladder about 8 feet high, Evan Clark pulled at a sign nailed firmly to a utility pole at the intersection of Echo Park and Bellevue avenues, just beyond the 101 freeway ramps.
The sign quoted John 14:6, and as Clark…
Southeastern names school board’s first black chair
EASTON — Tony Branch, the first African American School Board Chair of the Southeast, knows what it's like to be a homeless teenager navigating the world.But he somehow found hope in his despair and is now using his platform to support…
Blade is accepting applications for summer scholarships
The Comings & Goings section is about sharing the professional successes of our community. We want to recognize those who land new jobs, new customers for their business, joining boards of directors, and other accomplishments. Please…
Rules for Dealing with Fellow Travelers and New Curators – AMAC
AMAC Exclusive – By – David P. Deavel
For Americans, Russia's invasion of Ukraine was another terrifying but illuminating wake-up call this year about our own country. After selling Joe Biden to the American…
Q&A: The Unifying Factor, on practicing a minority religion at ASU
Hajer Rahi is a junior studying Molecular Biosciences and Biotechnology as well as Anthropology at ASU. She is also a first generation Iraqi American Shia Muslim. As a…
Spain’s bishops ask lawyers to check their sex abuse records – CBS17.com
MADRID (AP) — A Madrid-based law firm will conduct a year-long investigation into past and present sexual abuse by Spanish Catholic clergy, members of religious orders, teachers and others associated with the church, law firm and the…
Sisters debunk myths and educate Africans to get vaccinated against COVID-19
ACCRA, Ghana — Elijah Nayoo received his first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in Akrofu, a town about 84 miles northeast of that country's capital. His decision to get vaccinated follows a massive education and awareness…
Proposal to require insurance coverage for advances in assisted reproduction in the Legislature…
Insurers would be required to cover infertility services under a proposal put forward by Oregon lawmakers, which moved after a similar bill failed last session.
The plan aims to make assisted…
California bill would create COVID-19 vaccination mandate for employees
A California bill seeks to require all businesses in the state to mandate the COVID-19 vaccine for their employees. Democratic Assemblies. Buffy Wicks of Oakland, Cecilia Aguiar-Curry of Winters, Evan Low of…
1,430 workers fired by NYC for shootings
NEW YORK — New York City has fired 1,430 workers who failed to comply with the city's covid-19 vaccination mandate, the mayor's office announced Monday.The workers who lost their jobs represent less than 1% of the city's 370,000…
Yogi, civil code in BJP last dash; Congress sees the desperation
THE LAST day of campaigning for the Uttarakhand Assembly elections was marked by two firsts: the promise of a uniform civil code by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami; and the appearance of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for…
Gianforte urges religious exemptions for healthcare workers facing vaccination mandate
Governor Greg Gianforte is urging unvaccinated healthcare workers to consider using religious and medical exemptions before the next federal vaccination mandate deadline. Gianforte says healthcare…
French minister denounces headscarf ban for Muslim footballers
Published on: 02/10/2022 - 13:26
Paris (AFP)- France's gender equality minister on Thursday lent her backing to Muslim women footballers seeking to overturn a ban on players wearing…
Ohio bill would increase penalties for disrupting religious services | Ohio
(The Center Square) — Several recent disruptions to religious services, both virtual and in-person, prompted…
Ile de Ré: in the name of secularism, an association calls for the removal of a statue of the Virgin
While the town hall had reconstructed an identical statue of the Virgin Mary damaged by a motorist, an association took legal action to demand its removal from public space, under the law of 1905.
Is the statue of the Virgin Mary…
Religious leaders campaign to end indefinite detention following Djokovic saga
A group of Australian faith leaders launched a campaign in Melbourne this morning called #SetThemFree, which urges Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese to work together to free asylum seekers in detention.
The campaign picks up on the…
Betty Jean Byrnes Obituary – Burlington County Times
Betty Jean ByrnesWillingboro - Betty Jean (Buck) Byrnes, 91, of Willingboro, born September 6, 1930, beloved wife of Vincent F. Byrnes and mother of three, retired teacher and guidance counselor, died peacefully on Jan. 30, 2022 at…
February 10 Saints and Holidays to Honor and Celebrate
February is the month not only for Valentine's Day, but also for many other saints and holidays to celebrate.The month of February is notable for its connection to the secular celebration of Valentine's Day, but it also features an array of…
Groups issue letter of censure against UVU administration over COVID-19 protocols | News, Sports,…
Courtesy of Utah Valley UniversityPresident Astrid S. Tuminez stands in front of the UVU welcome sign Monday, August 23, 2021. !-->…
Rashad Hussain confirmed as first Muslim ambassador for religious freedom to the United States
(RNS) - Rashad Hussain has been confirmed as the U.S. Goodwill Ambassador for International Religious Freedom, making him the first American Muslim to hold the post.
Hussain was confirmed by the US Senate on Thursday (December 16) by an…
France closes 20 more mosques in new attack on religious freedom
In a new attack on the religious freedom of Muslims, the French government has closed at least 21 more mosques in the country, accusing them of promoting extremism.
French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin,…
In France, criticism grows on American-inspired activism on race and gender
PARIS - Prominent French politicians and intellectuals say the country faces a growing threat: American-style militant movements that are forcing American multiculturalism and gender politics in France.In recent months, President Emmanuel…