September 2021

By Stéphanie Elam, CNN…

(RNS) - Dale Recinella, a lay Catholic chaplain on death row in Florida, received the first-ever Guardian of Life award from the Pontifical Academy of Life on Tuesday, September 28. Recinella, the very first recipient of the new award,…

Young people will learn to play nagaswaram, thavil and will be trained in classical music The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department will open a music school at the Sri Venugopalaswamy Temple in Tiruttani,…

Seventy years ago, in September 1951, the San Francisco Peace Treaty was signed and Japan was readmitted to the international community after World War II. The historic San Francisco Peace Conference with the participation of 51 nations…

Yuri Avvakumov, associate professor at the University of Notre Dame Department of Theology and faculty member of the University Medieval Institute, was appointed by Pope Francis to the Vatican International Theological…

The Diocese of Southern Ohio is one of the 111 dioceses of the Episcopal Church and consists of 73 churches with over 18,000 members in Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton and in agricultural towns, county capitals and suburban centers in the…

“If you live in New York State, you are part of New York culture,” said Ellen McHale, executive director of the New York Folklore Society. Based in Schenectady, the Folklore Society aims to support folk and traditional artists living…

The world's largest live streaming platform noted that creators and moderators can set verification requirements for channels Live streaming platform Twitch introduced several new measures on Wednesday to help users secure their…

ECONOMYNEXT - Opposition lawmaker Anura Kumara Dissanayake has expressed fears of a plan to stoke community discord in Sri Lanka by using seasonal extremist elements to distract the public from the multiple crises…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Donald Gillett is the general minister of the Disciples of Christ Christian Church in Kentucky as well as an adjunct professor at Lexington Theological Seminary. He's researching burnout!-->!-->…

Keynote: Aligning Values ​​with Action: A Mental Health Panel with UC Leadership CU Boulder Leadership Tuesday October 12 from 9 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. CU Boulder is committed to the health and…

With the state requiring COVID-19 injections for all healthcare workers, law firms are receiving a flood of calls from potential clients, who are asking what they can do to challenge the warrant. "I'm not even sure I can quantify it, but I…

The 2019 investigation failed to identify either of the two buildings that collapsed this week The collapse of two buildings in the city on two consecutive days prompted the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to act.Following…

SACRAMENTO - A federal judge has allowed a lawsuit filed by an alleged Aryan Brotherhood leader to continue on the grounds that the prison is improperly withholding a religious vegetarian diet, court records show. But U.S. District Judge…

On two occasions in the past few weeks, the senior teacher pastor of one of the largest churches in central Kentucky has called on the Jessamine County School Board to stop COVID-19 mitigation practices - masking, putting…

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll not only on families, but also on many businesses in the region. Among these businesses is the Plowshares Farm Center for Education and Spirituality, located…

In this May 30, 2020 photo, Indian migrant workers and their children look out of their train window in Prayagraj, India, as they return to their villages due to the lockdown, which has forced them out of the cities. Credit: AP Photo /…

Piramal Enterprises Ltd (PEL) announced on Wednesday that it has officially acquired the bankrupt Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd (DHFL) by making the cash payment of 14,700 yen crore to creditors in accordance with the resolution…

Victoria is planning legislation that will reduce religious exemptions to anti-discrimination laws "making it illegal for religious organizations and schools to discriminate against an employee based on their sexual orientation, gender…

Given the international fame of the former University of Taxila (6e-5e century BC AD), historians have long called for the rebirth of this seat of knowledge. Once again, a call has been made for the revival of the university. Since…

through Edward shanahan Magic users new to Christianity wonder if they can have paranormal powers, or if it is against faith.I am…

On August 8, a crowd gathered in the very center of the nation's capital, shouting the slogan "When Muslims are chopped they will call out Lord Ram's name." The slogan and act would have been shocking, were it not for the fact that the…

Agra: Two boys in Aligarh who were allegedly discussing "converting to Islam" in a video that went viral were arrested by police under an unsecured section of the Indian Penal Code for "promoting enmity between classes ”.…

Faith groups - many of whom have long advocated for a more welcoming immigration policy - have struggled to keep up with the rapidly evolving Haitian migrant crisis, trying to help those in need while attacking the harsh tactics of…

In Sri Lanka, the Catholic hierarchy has just requested the opening of an investigation after the allegations of a Buddhist monk about another imminent jihadist attack. At the same time, the Archdiocese of Colombo denies the…

The first time I saw Hannah Cohoon Tree of life, a spirit hand reached out and grabbed my arm. I had been browsing through an American folk art book when I saw it in the Shaker section. My eyes scanned the illustration: the tree, its…

Pope Francis sent a letter to the bishops of Mexico on the occasion of the celebration, on September 27, of the 200th anniversary of the final independence of the Latin American nation from Spain. By Vatican News reporter…

CUTS International urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to ensure that penalties imposed under the Central GST Act 2018 for profit are credited to the Consumer Welfare Fund.CUTS International is a consumer research and advocacy…

Roy Lea Bonwell, 94, of rural Darlington passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at her home, obtaining permanent citizenship in Heaven. Roy was born June 17, 1927 in Brookville,…

Tulsa, okay - WEB WIRE - Monday, September 27, 2021 Jan Keegan is a retired nurse practitioner and lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Jan began serious Bible study in the 1990s. She traveled to Israel to walk where Christ!-->!-->…

By DAQIONG and PALDEN NYIMA in Lhasa | China Daily World | Updated: 2021-09-28 09:25 From Sera Monastery in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, in mid-autumn,…

The Mediterranean island has a unique position at the crossroads of Europe, Africa and the Middle East By Sandra Scott Choirokoitia, dating to 6800 BC, is a Neolithic site with reconstructed round stone huts that testify to a relatively…

The dawn-to-dusk hartal, supported by the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the United Democratic Front (UDF), was almost complete in the district on Monday.With the exception of a few isolated incidents, the shutdown announced in response…

Beijing, Sept. 27 (Global Times): China's National Administration of Cultural Heritage announced on a video conference on Sunday that it will transfer 12 cultural relics and works of art recovered from the United States to the Tibet…

The Southern Seminary community mourns the loss of Professor Gregory B. Brewton, who died early Monday morning after a sudden medical crisis. Brewton had been Carolyn King Ragan Professor of Church and Worship Music since 2002 and headed…

Middlebury President Laurie Patton and Board Chairman George Lee sent the following message to the community of Middlebury on Monday, September 27, 2021.Dear Middlebury Community,Last spring, the Vermont Legislature issued a public apology…

BERLIN, September 27, 2021 / PRNewswire / - Spark Networks SE (NYSE American: LOV), a leading social dating platform for meaningful relationships that includes premium brands such as Zoosk, EliteSingles, SilverSingles, Christian mingles,…

A status conference is scheduled for Monday before U.S. District Judge Paul L. Friedman in Washington. Lawyers are due to meet in federal court on Monday to discuss whether John Hinckley Jr., the man who attempted to assassinate…

RAWALPINDI: The proposed revival of the University of Ancient Taxila, designated a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1980 and the largest center of learning about civilization in Gandhara, may turn the region into an educational tourism center…

Declan McSweeney returned to England more than ten years ago after being sacked. He worked in journalism in Ireland and London when he was younger and now works in the retail industry which has…

By Kirsten Antony RN ~ “Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet”. This quote from Thich Nhat Hanh embodies the sacred nature of the feet and our interactions with the Earth. It…

From partnerships with Li Kashing and Rupert Murdoch in the 1990s to forming a joint venture with Sony Pictures, the pendulum has swung for Subhash Chandra of the Zee group - from a celebratory media baron to a satrap fighting for his…

The Kendal (Theravada) BGKT Buddhist group celebrated the 30th anniversary of its founding in September 1991. The School of Theravada Buddhism, which is the oldest school of Buddhism, is practiced in the five…

Residents stroll through the garden of Middlefields House, a care home run by the Pilgrims Friend…

A beautiful expression in the living Word of God suggests that God rejoices in us by singing (Zephaniah…

JTA - The pivotal national election in Germany takes place on Sunday, and one thing is certain: after 16 years in power, Chancellor Angela Merkel will no longer be in charge. Who comes next? Experts predict a new three-party…

The partition was not only a separation of territories but also a division of minds, and it took place "on the false premise that Hindus and Muslims need separate nations, although they have lived together despite their different practices…

Benoy K. Behl, whose documentary captures Cham's spirit, talks about layers of meaning in ritual dance The serene and the sacred meet harmoniously in Benoy K. Behl's documentary, Lama Liberation Dance, which captures the spiritual…

The Starbuck Scholarship Fund was born out of a chance encounter between a lone soldier, Robert M. Keil, and Gene and Florence Starbuck, members of the First United Methodist Episcopal Church in Auburn. Since 1983, Auburn United…

I will be 75 in November. My grandmother, who lived to be 103, told me that 70 is when life starts to get really interesting. You are free to do whatever you want, you have all the wisdom to do it. What sucks is if you are sick; but if…

Through Jerry newcombe, Contributor to the CP editorial | Saturday 25 September 2021A woman walks past a statue of Father Junipero Serra in front of the San Gabriel Mission in San Gabriel, California on June 21, 2020. Serra, recognized as…

Not sure about your career options? Lack of self-confidence ? This Q&A column can help you I recently finished my civil engineering degree, but I don't want to pursue a career in this field. I want to take the civil service…

Those who do not wish to be vaccinated do not need to invent religious excuses, as Cait Corrigan helps them to do. Rather, they can choose to learn, work, and recreate themselves in spaces where they won't endanger the lives of others -…

This week, a friend shared his concerns about spiritual straying. Our religious landscape has changed, and this is evident to anyone who wakes up to the morning news or has daily interactions with the public.The media has put the world…

Church leaders behind Armagh's service to mark the centenary of the Partition of Ireland and the creation of Northern…

President Joe Biden said on Friday the way officers were using their horses was "horrible" and "people will pay" accordingly. No migrants remained at the Texas border camp on Friday where nearly 15,000 people - mostly Haitians -…

(RNS) - Albert J. Raboteau, an American historian of religion who has helped students and journalists improve their understanding of African American religion, has passed away. The scholar died Saturday, September 18 in Princeton, New…

German Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki of Cologne speaks at a press conference on September 24, 2021, after Pope Francis granted him a six-month “spiritual sabbatical”. (Photo CNS /…

SCRAP FESTIVAL A woman offers food and alms to a Buddhist monk as she prays during the Pchum Ben (Festival of Death) festival in front of a pagoda in Phnom Penh on September 24, 2021 as authorities have…

New to the roster this season: we'll take a look at the various college towns of Wisconsin opponents. We will answer all important questions: is it a state capital? What is the population? Does he have a Culver's? Facts: City:…

Population estimates for AP and Telangana taken from the Election Commission The Hindu maintained state-level immunization tracking based on data published in the COWIN database. The tracker estimates the% of the adult population…

In one video, several women, each sporting an impressive hairstyle, sit neatly on mattresses, seemingly in meditation, their oversized halo-shaped outlines…

ORRVILLE, Ohio - As “God Bless the USA” echoed through his rural church, Pastor Jerry O'Brien prepared for a sort of sermon on politics in America. The church today is too disengaged, said O'Brien, who…

Covering an area 10 times the size of Switzerland, clergyman Columba Macbeth-Green has his work cut out for him.Key points: Bishop Columba Macbeth-Green's diocese covers 52% of New South Wales During Wilcannia's recent COVID outbreak, he…

"THE LORD love a cheerful giver, ”proclaims a preacher as she warms up worshipers for Bishop David Abioye's third service of the day at the 15,000-seat Living Faith Church near Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. “As you abandon your offers…

Mr. Swetha, a student, was stabbed to death by a youth near Tambaram station on Thursday afternoon.The assailant, G. Ramachandran, 25, attempted to injure himself with the same weapon, a kitchen knife, but was overpowered by members of…

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TEL AVIV (JTA) - From the outside, the HaOgen Cafe looks a lot like the many other espresso cafes that line the streets of Tel Aviv. Located just north of central Dizengoff Square, it features floor-to-ceiling windows and!-->…

Julien Boulanger rose to prominence for writing songs examining his life and questioning his faith while simply accompanying himself on guitar and piano.With his latest album, "Little Oblivions", Baker continues his self-examination, but…

BEIRUT (AP) - Not so long ago, uprisings and wars in the Arab world were high on the agenda of United Nations General Assembly meetings in New York. With most of these conflicts deadlocked, the world's attention has shifted to more…

The Prime Minister was greeted by Native Americans at the airport shortly after his plane landed in Washington on September 22, and then at the hotel where he interacted with community members. Prime Minister Narendra Modi…

By Dr Tilak S. Fernando Lord Buddha said on his deathbed: Don't believe what others say just because others say it! Do not believe it because you have heard it from a wise being, but only believe something when you know it in your…

The Armenian community in North America has been hampered by unnecessary and tragic division since 1933. During the first 23 years after the schism, many parishes were organized under the Diocese of America (later Western and Canadian…

Albert Raboteau Jr., Professor Henry W. Putnam of Religion, emeritus, died peacefully at his home in Princeton on September 18 following a years-long battle with Lewy body dementia. He was 78 years old. Raboteau joined Princeton faculty…

Shawki Abuzeid, an Egyptian cleric and head of Al-Azhar's mission in Afghanistan, speaks during an interview with Reuters in Cairo, Egypt on August 29, 2021. Photo taken on August 29, 2021. REUTERS / Sayed SheashaCAIRO, September 22…

NeoSky India will develop an advanced drone system platform, focusing on industrial applications in India, the company said in a statement. RattanIndia Enterprises on Wednesday announced the launch of its drones business with…

The The three pillars of zen is one of those books that mark the establishment of Zen in the West. It was first published in 1965 and has never been out of print. Three pillars is now translated into a dozen languages. And this…

The 21 Christian villagers in Laos who were evicted from their homes almost a year ago are still homeless because the new homes promised for them have not materialized.The Christian villagers, who belong to five families, were expelled by…

The horrific fire at an apartment complex in Devarachikkanahalli underscored the importance of fire safety, especially in skyscrapers and multi-story buildings. Over the years, the number of apartments in the city has grown…

This week during Art Basel, those interested in an unusual artistic experience could venture to the nearby town of Dornach where the personal exhibition of Swiss artist Heikedine Günther "Concentric circlesIs…

One of the beautiful facets of Sri Lankan life is our multireligious and multicultural population. For centuries we have been a nation that respects all religions. Colombo is blessed with so many historic Hindu kovils, Buddhist temples,…

Through Lea Marie Ann Klett, Christian Post reporter | Tuesday, September 21, 2021Ed Litton was elected president of the Southern Baptist Convention on June 15, 2021. | Baptist pressSouthern Baptist Convention president Ed Litton…

On September 10, 2021, Governor Lamont issued Executive Order 13G, which established a revised COVID-19 vaccination mandate for employees of Connecticut schools (and daycares). Like my colleague, Melinda Kaufmann noted, the revised…

Jesuit Father Hans Zollner, center, member of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, at the Warsaw Conference. CNS Photo / courtesy EpiskopatNews A report on sexual abuse in the great Dominican order in Poland,…

Interior Minister Araga Jnanedra informed the Legislative Assembly on September 21 that the Karnataka government had initiated discussions on the enactment of a law to prevent religious conversion by incitement. The minister was…

(Photo: BGEA UK) Christian leaders will meet in four locations across the UK to discuss the…

Donor: Kathryn Wright - Culham St Gabriel's Trust | Posted: September 21, 2021 Kathryn…

Dolkun Isa, the chairman of the Munich-based exile group (WUC), was turned back at the airport in the Turkish capital Ankara and repatriated to Germany on Monday, two weeks after learning that a travel ban against…

Plans to develop the area and its surrounding hamlets into an eco-tourist destination are on the anvil The district administration is working on a master plan to develop the Kalvarayan Hills in the Eastern Ghats, known for its…

A Baptist group in Chin state, western Myanmar, condemned the killing of a local pastor by government troops in a clash between the Burmese military and local defense forces over the weekend -end in a conflict that…

As I prepare to begin my tenth year as a seminary teacher, I will begin the Bible synthesis course that I will be teaching by recommending that my students consider making a habit that they are probably unfamiliar with: bringing a genuine,…

September 20, 2021 After extensive forest fires, ADRA Canada intervenes to support communities in difficulty.…

Islamabad: Pakistani police have filed a complaint against the influential intransigent cleric of a highly sensitive seminary for hoisting the flag of the Islamic Emirates of Afghanistan (IEA) in Islamabad. Maulana Abdul Aziz, a well-known…

Ganesha's public idol immersion procession ended peacefully on Monday morning. The procession which had started in the afternoon on Saturday ended around 4 a.m. on Monday. A large number of young people walked along the path of the…

Deputy Chairman of the Governmental Committee for Religious Affairs Nguyen Tien Trong (left) presents gifts Most Venerable Thich Thien Duc, Deputy Head of the Board of Directors of the VBS Section in HCM City (Photo: VNA) City HCM (VNA) -…

In fact, here are 4 easy steps Christians can take to make this terrible scenario a reality: Step 1: Ignore the difference between "straight line" problems and "jagged line" problems A key first step is to ignore the difference between…

A sign sits along a fence in the public space of Hughes Open Lands, just west of the Aggie Greens Golf Course in Fort Collins, during a press conference held by members of the Hughes Land Back initiative on September 18th. (Serena…

The UAE stage of IPL 2021 will not air in Afghanistan, as has been the case in the past, due to possible “anti-Islam content” that could be aired during programming. Afghanistan, now under the control of the Taliban. The regime has banned…

How did a mechanical engineering student at the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-B) who played cricket with Ravi Shastri in college become director of the National Center for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru? And why did a young…

That year he ordained Robert Williams, an openly gay man, a priest. (Ellen Barrett, a lesbian, had been ordained some ten years earlier.) Bishop Spong understood the controversy he was creating - in fact, he invited every episcopal…

A Belgian priest has received a Plum Blossom card for his service and contributions in Hsinchu County for the past 26 years, the National Immigration…

KYIV (Reuters) - Thousands of people, including soldiers and diplomats, marched peacefully through the Ukrainian capital on Sunday in an annual gay pride parade despite some opposition to an event canceled last year due to the coronavirus…

The Taliban recently formed their government in Afghanistan, which must adhere to its strict Islamic policies. The country's Panjshir Valley had been in the news because it was the last recalcitrant province that the militant Islamist…

Verl HinatsuNovember 26, 1953 - August 7, 2021Boise, Idaho - VERL MATHIAS HINATSUA life well livedLongtime Boise, Idaho resident Verl Hinatsu passed away suddenly on August 7, 2021 at the age of 67. Born in Ontario, Oregon on November 26,…

By CHRIS KENNING, Courrier Journal LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - It was a 10 mile walk to the besieged airport in Kabul. Hamidullah Haqanzai led 20 other family members - including his mother, a brother…

Of Ogbonnaya Ndukwe, Aba Ichie Chuks Muoma, Senior Lawyer Nigeria (SAN) is the President of the Igbo Lawyers Association (ILA) based in Aba, Abia State. He said that Nigerian politicians are not working…

It's pretty dumb, politically and socially, to question what God does. But sometimes God himself makes us ask ourselves questions. Familiar legends tell us what happened one day when he allowed the leaders of the…

The 17-year-old, a 12th standard student of Sri Ramakrishna Vidyalaya from Bhavan here, broke the required 2,500 ELO mark to win the title. Raja Rithvik from Telangana became Grandmaster after crossing the 2,500 ELO mark at the…

The Sri Lanka-based Buddhist Brothers Foundation on Friday wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi his 71st birthday and praised his work in maintaining laudable bilateral relations with the neighboring country. Greetings came from…

EUROPE / ITALY - The missionary must be in the image of Jesus: “My God, how good you are. The life and message of Charles de Foucauld ' Saturday, September 18, 2021 !-->…

The number of migrants intercepted and returned to Libya so far this year is more than double the number in 2020, when more than 11,890 were brought ashore An official with the United Nations Migration Agency expressed concern on…

“A brother will betray his brother to death, a father will betray his…

In his writings, Canadian-born Jewish novelist and songwriter Leonard Cohen reflected on issues of human interest, such as religion, politics, loss and death. He believed that we should not become…

A high-ranking imam in France who in a sermon recited a religious text ordering Muslims to kill Jews has been acquitted of inciting anti-Semitic hatred.Mohamed Tatai, the rector of the Great Mosque of Toulouse, had no desire to…

A 14-foot statue of Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned by a former deputy mayor and city councilor is en route to the city from Andhra Pradesh, but it will not be installed in Bengaluru as originally planned. The BBMP did not grant…

Despite the cliché “graveyard of empires” talk, what we now call Afghanistan has been an important part of many sophisticated cultures for thousands of years.Located along the…

By MARK MAYNARD, Kentucky today LUDLOW, Ky. (KT) - On Groundhog Day in February 2020, Dave Dauwe took over as pastor of a church where his Christian journey began. He pastored five other…

Iit is often tempting to immediately canonize the deceased. But it's never fair: Giving unwarranted praise about a dead person can be even more insulting than speaking badly of their memory. Take the case of Norm Macdonald. The comedian,…

HOUSTON (AP) - Another Texas inmate has had his execution delayed for allegations the state violates his religious freedom by failing to let his spiritual advisor lay his hand on him at the time of his lethal injection. Ruben Gutierrez was…

He asks for a joint audit of temple and trust accounts. The Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple Administrative Committee in Thiruvananthapuram informed the Supreme Court on Friday that the temple was going through "very difficult times"…