February 2022

A handful of people stood among the wooden pews with their heads bowed in prayer Saturday at Saint John the Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Portland. Divine Liturgy is always a silent worship service, but this weekend felt…

India (MNN) — Hindu nationalists are increasingly targeting Christian women and girls in India. In January, 40 Christians were forcibly converted to Hinduism in Madhya Pradesh. According to Voice of the Martyrs Canada ministry…

Ladakh is a beautiful and extremely remote part of India with a rich Tibetan culture that you don't need to visit. Ladakh is an arid yet beautiful region of India that can be associated more…

“The Adiyogi guides us to assimilate a spirit of unity of mind, body and intellect,” Prime Minister Modi said. (ANI Twitter)Prime Minister Modi's letter comes against the backdrop of the annual Mahashivratri night festivities of Isha which…

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There's no better time to take up environmental-related studies as a career option than now. There's no better time to take up environmental-related studies as a career option than now. Climate change, proclaimed David Attenborough,…

Monkeys with threats! As five monkeys attack a tourist for food before being chased away by a woman wielding a shovelA tourist was mobbed by hungry monkeys at a temple in China's Anhui provinceShameless primates have made a…

As Russia invaded Ukraine today, a Baptist home was destroyed and a seminary rocked by blasts nearby, although local sources told CT that no churches or Christian buildings had been attacked so far. 'now. President Vladimir Putin has…

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Residents of Bhoomiheen camp 'unhappy' they were not considered by DDA despite providing all documents Residents of Bhoomiheen camp 'unhappy' they were not considered by DDA despite providing all documents Most residents of…

As part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, "Jataka" Buddhist storybooks translated into Thai, Korean, Vietnamese and Chinese were unveiled As part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, "Jataka" Buddhist storybooks translated into Thai,…

SOUTHAVEN, Miss . (WMC) - For many south-central residents, the church is a source of inspiration, faith and calm. Historically, in black communities, churches also provided vital information and shelter, especially during the civil…

Choir Boy cast members. | Photo courtesy of Wide Eyed Studios The Philadelphia Theater Company recently premiered its adaptation of the Tony Award-winning play choir boy. The play, which debuted Feb. 18 at the!-->!-->…

FOLLOWING the recent GDP rebasing, the PTI and PML-N continue to talk about their resulting higher GDP growth rates. Yet skeptical citizens are unimpressed, being all too familiar with our boom-bust growth cycles, resembling not a ladder…

CHENNAIPolice Director General C. Sylendra Babu said on Monday that all arrangements had been made to ensure the peaceful counting of votes in Tuesday's city local body elections. He said three-tier security with the deployment of personnel…

You might have considered Odisha simply for its fabulous beaches or its delicious cuisine, both of which are quite valid reasons to visit the state, but one thing most tourists overlook is the rich culture and heritage that it offers.…

A former British lawyer turned minister at Fox Chapel has turned to technology to boost membership during the pandemic. Reverend Alex Shuttleworth, 43, from Liverpool, has been at Christ Church Fox Chapel since 2014. Since then membership…

Various religious traditions are prevalent but all work for the welfare of all February 20, 2022, 5:29 p.m. Puri, Feb 20…

After a long wait, Bharat Biotech's Covaxin has finally received the green light from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to conduct human clinical trials for its Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin. The development means a lot to the…

Image Courtest nashaplaneta Censuses of Trincomalee District taken in different years will show a slight numerical majority and a minority in its various communities. Yet, it should be noted that no ethnicity since the 1940s has been…

18/02/2022 Burma (International Christian Concern) - A pastor, who was also a doctor, was killed amid heavy fighting in Moe Bye, bordering Shan-Kayah state, on February 17.…

"Oh man," Denee Benton said, facing a metal workshop grate. "Everything is really closed."It was a frosty Tuesday morning in early January and Ms. Benton, a Tony-nominated actress who stars in the HBO drama "Golden age", had come to…

Saudi authorities have reportedly extended the prison sentence for a prominent religious preacher as Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman's crackdown on academics, rights activists, pro-democracy activists and…

The eight-episode series will be written and directed by Debora Cahn, best known for working on shows such as "West Wing" and "Homeland." The eight-episode series will be written and directed by Debora Cahn, best known for working…

A Chinese police surveillance unit is operating, apparently for the first time, inside a Buddhist monastery in a new crackdown on Tibetan Buddhist religious institutions, a Tibetan with knowledge of the…

Joseph Obiri Yeboah Mante, moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG), The Rt Rev. Teacher. Joseph Obiri Yeboah Mante, warned pastors against exploiting couples with…

VideoDeputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said the government would step up oversight of crowdfunding platforms that have been used to support protests against Covid restrictions.CreditCredit...Blair Gable/ReutersNew details about the…

Christianity and Occultism *Note to potential commenters: Be civil and kind, not hostile or argumentative, or your comment will not be published. This is not a discussion forum; it is a place for me to express my evangelical-Arminian…

Spare a thought for the lawyers who helped you fall in love this Valentine's Day In medieval times, lawyers faced a troubling dilemma about love. Back then, love was primarily a spiritual matter - the way God was present and…

“Farmers are selling their produce around 35% less than the MSP since the government is delaying purchases” “Farmers are selling their produce around 35% less than the MSP since the government is delaying purchases” Union Finance…

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Does Australia have a problem with God?Last week's debate on religious freedom tested the limits of tolerance, freedom, respect and rights. Many MPs were driven by deep convictions, but the tone of the debate was not helped by a heavy dose…

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commentary, gay rights, gregory andrews, ghana, religious discrimination, billAs an Australian Aboriginal born in 1968, just a year after the referendum, I know what it's like to be treated like a second-class citizen, to face systemic…

Photographer Dayanita Singh recently completed a home project that used copies of her works. This highlighted a question - how to exhibit art? The art world responds We live in a post-modern, post-Duchampian world, where technology…

OSAKA, Japan, February 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kansai region of Japan has always been a popular travel spot for foreign tourists. In addition to taking measures against the pandemic, three railway companies, Keihan Holdings Co., Ltd.,…

LAUREN DAIGLE AND CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION At Dove Awards Show, a few months ago, Lauren Daigle was asked by a journalist to share her encouragement with the younger generation. Lauren said she asked God for a backbone of boldness. Lauren…

On Tuesday, February 8, 2022, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America convened the first regular meeting of the Eparchial Holy Synod of the New Year via videoconference. During this meeting, the Archbishop…

Most Americans have a bad credit history. Loans for bad credit are loans made to people with a bad credit history and low income. As the name suggests, loans for bad credit loans do not require good repayment records, employment…

A selection of stories to read before starting your day. The high-stakes electoral battle in Uttar Pradesh will begin with voting on February 10 for 58 seats in the western belt of the state where the BJP's dominance since 2014 faces…

When the college year begins and you aren't able to afford the tuition it is likely that you will require additional financial assistance. You've made all your payments and are now waiting for the amount you want. If, however, you are…

food delivery service Door Dash Inc. will offer funding on its app to restaurants in need of business loans through the new DoorDash Capital program, according to a Bloomberg report on Wednesday (February 9). DoorDash Capital merchants…

SOUTH INDIANA — A bill passed by the Senate on Feb. 1 is being heavily criticized by a coalition of 97 groups across the state. Senate Bill 352 seeks to make changes to Indiana's Uniform Consumer Credit Code regarding…

Oak Park Financial offers payday loans to people who require cash fast but have been rejected at the hands of banks, financial institutions or even other banks. Their direct connection with several payday lenders makes it easier for them to…

Nearly a third of black households said they lost their savings during the pandemic The pandemic has put financial strain on many Americans, but not all groups have been affected equally. Studies show that the wealth gap has!--ld+json>!--ld+json>…

Ask people what they know about Buddhists, especially people who have never met Buddhists, and you'll probably get a few simple answers: They're peaceful. They are nice. They are super cool. They don't drink. And…

When you urgently need money, where do you look? Tell your family and friends? Ask your boss for a loan on your next salary? Sell ​​a few items? Contact your bank for a loan? Indeed, people consider…

Usury is an old world term for making illegal or immoral loans that enrich the lender by profiting from the misfortune of the poor. In the Bible it is considered a terrible sin. But attrition is the only word to describe Senate Bill…

In this photo provided by the Australian Defense Force, debris from damaged buildings and trees is strewn on Atata Island in Tonga, January 28, 2022, following the eruption of a subterranean volcano marine and the tsunami that followed.…

Arena-style FPS games are hard to categorize, but they're usually associated with fast-paced, high-octane gameplay and weapons. To succeed, players needed to possess natural talent and an acquired kill, which would allow them to climb…

SANTA FE, NM (AP) — New Mexico House lawmakers have approved legislation to discourage predatory lending by lowering the state cap on annual interest rates for storefront loans. Democratic State Rep. Susan Herrera of…

EMMITSBURG (CNS) — In the first episode of a series of short videos launched by the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Sister Mary Catherine Conway, a Daughter of Charity, talks about her 40 years of Catholic teaching…

The Indian rupee recorded depreciation in three of the four calendar quarters, the Rajya Sabha finance ministry said on Monday. However, he also mentioned that it is one of the best performing currencies among other Asian currencies…

Advancement in the corporate sector, especially in the financial sector due to the creation of fintech applications, has changed the business landscape. Older and more established organizations are now looking for new and more advanced…

By GARVIN KARUNARATNE Ph.D. The editorial in The Island on Sri Lanka's Independence Day says it all: "The challenge ahead is to retrace our steps, figure out where we took wrong turns and move forward in the right direction,…

FloatMe, a San Antonio tech startup that gives workers cash advances on their next paycheck, said it has increased $16.2 million from investors during its last fundraising.Overall, the startup has raised $49.1 million in funding since…

Through Anugrah KumarChristian Post Contributor | Monday 07 February 2022An Iranian flag flies in front of the United Nations headquarters in Vienna, Austria, June 17, 2014. | Reuters/Heinz-Peter BaderAccording to a surveillance report,…

At a time when the big banks getting easy approval for profitable mergers, say some California community groups, not so fast. Dozens of them seek to block US Bank's bid to acquire Union Bank unless the former cancels $90 billion for…

For many people, the most important thing the Illinois Legislature did last year was pass the Predatory Loan Prevention Act. Gov. JB Pritzker signed the measure last March, and consumer advocates hailed it as one of the toughest…

Dehradun, first published Feb 7, 2022, 3:47 PM ISTArvind Kejriwal, Delhi's chief minister and national leader of the AAP, who is campaigning in Haridwar for his party, pledged on Monday that the election-bound Himalayan state of Uttarakhand…

There are challenger banks, and now there may be everyone. Over the past few years, there has been an increase in digital-only businesses with little more than a simple, user-friendly interface in front of a prepaid card. The target were…

Lucknow: Effective follow-up and overwhelming evidence produced by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (UPATS) led to the quashing of bail applications by a special court in five cases of religious conversions, which included kingpins -…

Seventeen people were injured after a government bus overturned near Vazhapadi in the early hours of Sunday. Police say a SETC bus traveling from Chennai to Tiruppur overturned after the bus driver turned left to give way to an overtaking…

Many facets of Sindh history are shrouded in mystery. One such aspect is the era before the advent of Arab rule in 711, when the region was under Buddhist and Brahmin rule. The limited scholarship that has been done on the subject…

Spiritual health and, more recently, cardiovascular health have been major focus points for Phil Lockard in…

A watershed moment in my journey took place while I was sitting in a biology class during my science degree. Looking through a microscope, I was struck by the order of everything in nature, even the smallest cells. I concluded that life…

Decrease in surgeries, delay in diagnosis, treatment: cancer care affected since the start of the pandemic Two years of pandemic have severely hampered cancer treatment, leading to delays in seeking care and diagnosis, postponed surgeries…

The recipient of the Padmashri Prize for Community Harmony had earned the sobriquet of 'Karnataka's Kabir' Ibrahim Sutar, a polyglot folk singer, who traveled across India spreading the message of Hindu-Muslim unity, died on February…

Burma A pro-junta/military rally on February 1, 2022 / Myawady Through The Irrawaddy…

Small businesses, community organizations and nonprofits seeking to tap into an avalanche of federal funds not seen since the 1930s will receive 25% of the money up front, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Friday. Lightfoot offered the…

(Photo: Unsplash) China must not be allowed to "sportswash" its religious freedom violations, the head…

Amira OguntoyinboA basket full of art: A visitor to the Bowdoin College Museum of Art takes a look at the pieces in the Wabanaki basketry exhibit. Basket weaving is a rich cultural tradition in the Native communities of Maine. The…

Rachelle* was 17 and a bit short on cash when she borrowed $60 early last year from online payday lender Cigno. Key points:$60 loan repayments soared to $800 debt for teen who borrowed moneyASIC plans to use its powers of intervention to…

coronavirus, Police began removing tents from an illegal anti-vaccine mandate protest camp after issuing a warning on Friday morning. About 100 police, including a specialist task force and the Australian Federal Police, converged on the…

BENGALURU: Karnataka's minister for Muzrai (Hindu religious foundation), Shashikala Jolle, said on Thursday the government was still considering the proposal to free Hindu temples from state control. A delegation of priests met the minister…

There is a general saying that the take home pay of most Nigerian workers cannot “bring them home”, hence most of them usually look for additional ways to find money to meet to their financial…

Chinese authorities in Sichuan province have arrested three Tibetan Buddhists who they believe were in possession of "politically sensitive information" as they returned from a pilgrimage, Tibetan…

02/02/2022 Turkey (International Christian Concern) - Ethnic minority Christians living in Turkey often face increased persecution when it comes to historic religious places…

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Theme; "The hijab is our crown, not a crime," activities were held across the world on Tuesday to mark this year's World Hijab Day. As part of activities to mark World Hijab Day 2022, a coalition of Muslim groups have kicked off what…

Which do you despise the most? Late fee ? Hotel resort fees? Document preparation costs? Convenience fee? They all fall under the general category of "unwanted fees", which is of growing concern to the Consumer Financial Protection…

The focus on education, especially to supplement learning of what has been lost over the past two years due to the pandemic, has generated a lot of interest from educators. The Union Budget proposed to expand PM eVIDYA's "One First Class…

A Buddhist monk was attacked at a temple in the Baizid region of the town of Chattogram on Tuesday. The monk is Gyan…

The Koho mobile app allows users to accumulate savings similar to a traditional high-interest savings account, but charges no fees for transactions.Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press Online financial services provider Koho…

Darrell Carman was a member of my church who died of cancer six months ago. His wife, Ann, had died six months earlier with COVID (I wrote about her in another post, "Real Churches Commune with Dead Saints.") Thinking about Darrell in the…