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Tagged: religion

Oklahoma Is Trying to Put Trump Bibles in the Classroom - Mother Jones

Oklahoma Is Trying to Put Trump Bibles in the Classroom - Mother Jones


Via: jbb  •  News & Politics  •  47 Comments  •  5 months ago

Australian Women, Inspired by Situation in Gaza, Convert to Islam

Australian Women, Inspired by Situation in Gaza, Convert to Islam


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  17 Comments  •  last year

The dispiriting truth about why many evangelical Christians support Israel

The dispiriting truth about why many evangelical Christians support Israel


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  10 Comments  •  2 years ago

Note: Israel is the tiny yellow area to the right of Egypt on the map.
Benedict XVI, reluctant pope who chose to retire, dies at 95 | AP News

Benedict XVI, reluctant pope who chose to retire, dies at 95 | AP News


Via: perrie-halpern  •  News & Politics  •  5 Comments  •  3 years ago

Pope Francis fuels new speculation on future of pontificate | AP News

Pope Francis fuels new speculation on future of pontificate | AP News


Via: perrie-halpern  •  News & Politics  •  0 Comments  •  3 years ago

$2M relic stolen, angel statue beheaded at Brooklyn church | AP News

$2M relic stolen, angel statue beheaded at Brooklyn church | AP News


Via: perrie-halpern  •  News & Politics  •  5 Comments  •  3 years ago

Jesus the Man

Jesus the Man


By: perrie-halpern  •  Religion & Ethics  •  128 Comments  •  3 years ago

I am going to use the song "Fly from Heaven" by Toad the Wet Sprocket as a springboard for this conversation. Btw, I personally think that this is a great song worthy of a listen to if you have...
God Is Getting Ready to Do Something Amazing

God Is Getting Ready to Do Something Amazing


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  27 Comments  •  3 years ago

Related: Russia-Ukraine Crisis Complicates American White Evangelicals' Love For Putin
SATIRE:  Archie Bunker on Religion ("All In The Family")

SATIRE: Archie Bunker on Religion ("All In The Family")


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  20 Comments  •  4 years ago

Wikipedia: All in the Family is an American sitcom television series that was originally broadcast on the CBS television network for nine seasons, from 1971 to 1979. Afterwards,...
The Story Behind Northern Ireland’s Peace Walls

The Story Behind Northern Ireland’s Peace Walls


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  7 Comments  •  4 years ago

Related: Journalist's  death stirs difficult memories of Bloody Sunday The Story Behind Northern Ireland’s Peace Walls Floods Blow Gates Off Trump’s Border Wall Quotable:...
Evangelicals Unmasked

Evangelicals Unmasked


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  11 Comments  •  4 years ago

Sometimes it's hard to understand some of the weirder antics of the MAGA folk. What's actually going on with those irrepressible Trump fanatics? Of course there are several factors influencing...
What Are The Most Atheist Countries? The Most Religious?

What Are The Most Atheist Countries? The Most Religious?


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  23 Comments  •  4 years ago

Source: Pew Research Center
Christian Pornographer Refuses To Film Sex Tape For Gay Couple

Christian Pornographer Refuses To Film Sex Tape For Gay Couple


Via: jbb  •  The Zoo  •  19 Comments  •  4 years ago

Why would Christians embrace conspiracy theories?

Why would Christians embrace conspiracy theories?


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  7 Comments  •  4 years ago

Hat tip: Ozzwald.
Coming Supreme Court decision in major LGBT rights case seen as bellwether of conservative court

Coming Supreme Court decision in major LGBT rights case seen as bellwether of conservative court


Via: gordy327  •  News & Politics  •  38 Comments  •  4 years ago

As science learns more, God/s are needed less

As science learns more, God/s are needed less


By: gordy327  •  Op/Ed  •  34 Comments  •  4 years ago

Throughout human history and across many cultures, probably going back to the Stone Age, humans have engaged in a "god of the gaps" mentality when it came to the inexplicable or phenomenon that...
Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes Up in US by 14%

Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes Up in US by 14%


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  22 Comments  •  4 years ago

Important Related Articles:  1. "Jews 'Are Only In It For Themselves' And 'Stick Together'" 2. Horrific Attacks And Hate Crimes Against Asian-Americans on the Rise
When a Flat Earther Refused to Concede and All Hell Broke Loose

When a Flat Earther Refused to Concede and All Hell Broke Loose


Via: hal-a-lujah  •  News & Politics  •  14 Comments  •  5 years ago

3 dead in church attack, plunging France into dual emergency

3 dead in church attack, plunging France into dual emergency


Via: sparty-on  •  News & Politics  •  0 Comments  •  5 years ago

Racial purity is 'scientifically meaningless,' say 8,000 geneticists - Big Think

Racial purity is 'scientifically meaningless,' say 8,000 geneticists - Big Think


Via: jbb  •  News & Politics  •  6 Comments  •  5 years ago

Supreme Court rejects Nevada church plea to allow larger congregation

Supreme Court rejects Nevada church plea to allow larger congregation


Via: gordy327  •  News & Politics  •  25 Comments  •  5 years ago

This Time, Do Not Hate

This Time, Do Not Hate


By: thomas  •  Religion & Ethics  •  108 Comments  •  5 years ago

First off, the above quote is not mine, but was lifted from a friend of a friendI have had the opportunity in my life to make a great many friends from highly varied and vastly different...
The white Jesus debate is more complicated than you think

The white Jesus debate is more complicated than you think


Via: john-russell  •  News & Politics  •  9 Comments  •  5 years ago

Trump Bravely Affirms Framers, Religion, and Life

Trump Bravely Affirms Framers, Religion, and Life


Via: donald-j-trump-fan-1  •  News & Politics  •  115 Comments  •  5 years ago

Trump is right. Human life, the pre born infant is a mighty creation in the image of almighty God.  Trumps reliance on and comments regarding our founding and the founders ideals is right on.  
The Beginning of the Universe (Who are the Yazidis)

The Beginning of the Universe (Who are the Yazidis)


Via: the-irascible-harry-krishner  •  History & Sociology  •  11 Comments  •  2 years ago

Unusually good article abut a group that is little known in the west: LALISH, IRAQ In Northern Iraq there is a place called Lalish where the Yezidis say the universe was born. I drove...
U.S. Catholic Cardinal Favors Restricting ‘Large-Scale’ Immigration Of Muslims

U.S. Catholic Cardinal Favors Restricting ‘Large-Scale’ Immigration Of Muslims


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  16 Comments  •  6 years ago

Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke (AP/Gregorio Borgia) Cardinal Raymond L. Burke, a staunch Catholic traditionalist and one of Pope Francis’ leading critics , said restricting Muslim immigration...
A wealthy televangelist explains his fleet of private jets: ‘It’s a biblical thing’

A wealthy televangelist explains his fleet of private jets: ‘It’s a biblical thing’


Via: gordy327  •  News & Politics  •  88 Comments  •  6 years ago

In the waning days of 2015, renowned televangelist Kenneth Copeland laid out exactly why he needs a luxury private jet to do his job: you can’t “talk to God” while riding commercial. Criticized at...
Supreme Court seems inclined to retain cross on public land

Supreme Court seems inclined to retain cross on public land


Via: gordy327  •  News & Politics  •  299 Comments  •  6 years ago

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court seemed inclined Wednesday to rule that a 40-foot-tall cross that stands on public land in Maryland is constitutional, but shy away from a sweeping ruling. The case...
Ringing in a Christian Nationalist 2019 With an Even Larger Legislative Playbook

Ringing in a Christian Nationalist 2019 With an Even Larger Legislative Playbook


Via: don-overton  •  Religion & Ethics  •  2 Comments  •  7 years ago

State legislatures across the country became showcases for Christian nationalist legislation in 2018. Leading the charge was the ominously named Project Blitz — a coalition of Christian Right...
Protests after Pakistan frees Christian woman sentenced to death over blasphemy

Protests after Pakistan frees Christian woman sentenced to death over blasphemy


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  3 Comments  •  7 years ago

Supporters of the Tehrik-e-Labaik Pakistan, Islamist political party chant slogans, during a protest in Peshawar.  (REUTERS/Fayaz Aziz) ISLAMABAD/LAHORE (Reuters) - Pakistan's Supreme...
Key findings about Americans’ belief in God —April 25, 2018

Key findings about Americans’ belief in God —April 25, 2018


Via: calbab  •  Religion & Ethics  •  470 Comments  •  7 years ago

Key findings about Americans’ belief in God By Dalia Fahmy   April 25, 2018 (Lucas Schifres/Getty Images) In recent years, the share of American adults who do not affiliate with...
Why Is It So Hard to Believe that Many Leading Scientists are Religious?

Why Is It So Hard to Believe that Many Leading Scientists are Religious?


Via: calbab  •  Religion & Ethics  •  35 Comments  •  7 years ago

Why Is It So Hard to Believe that Many Leading Scientists are Religious? by   MATTHEW C. NISBET Big Think today features a new set of interviews with NIH director Francis Collins ,...
We Need Two Kinds of Truth: Why I Don't Want Science or Religion to Win

We Need Two Kinds of Truth: Why I Don't Want Science or Religion to Win


Via: calbab  •  Religion & Ethics  •  303 Comments  •  7 years ago

by Francis Collins Surveys I have seen indicate about 40% of scientists believe in a God to whom one may pray in expectation of an answer.  That’s not a god who went off after creating a...
Joy Reid Apologizes To LGBT Community For Tweets, Posts | AM Joy | MSNBC

Joy Reid Apologizes To LGBT Community For Tweets, Posts | AM Joy | MSNBC


Via: calbab  •  Religion & Ethics  •  76 Comments  •  7 years ago

  MSNBC Published on Apr 28, 2018 Joy Reid apologizes for her writings and tweets that were harmful to the LGBT community adding, “I should have known better.” Then a panel of...
Has Christianity harmed you personally?

Has Christianity harmed you personally?


Via: artie-3438207  •  Religion & Ethics  •  158 Comments  •  7 years ago

There are many long raging battles over Christianity in America.  Most people seem to say that it does more good than harm; that those who do harm are misguided; that the problem facing us to...
Jesus and Mo: "Abortion"

Jesus and Mo: "Abortion"


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  29 Comments  •  7 years ago

THE GOSPEL SERIES: NewsTalkers 2018

THE GOSPEL SERIES: NewsTalkers 2018


By: calbab  •  Religion & Ethics  •  2 Comments  •  7 years ago

THE GOSPEL SERIES New Testament Book: Gospel of Matthew The Gospel of Matthew is likely the most widely read of the four Gospels. Like all the Gospels it comes to us “anonymous,” but...
Satanic Temple challenges Missouri’s abortion law on religious grounds

Satanic Temple challenges Missouri’s abortion law on religious grounds


Via: gordy327  •  News & Politics  •  22 Comments  •  7 years ago

From NBCNEWS : There will be a showdown with Satan on Tuesday in the Missouri Supreme Court. Not with Lucifer himself, but with a group called the Satanic Temple that is going to bat for a...
THE GOSPEL SERIES: NewsTalkers 2018

THE GOSPEL SERIES: NewsTalkers 2018


By: calbab  •  Religion & Ethics  •  9 Comments  •  7 years ago

THE GOSPEL SERIES New Testament Book: Gospel of Mark Although the Gospel is anonymous, there is adequate reason to ascribe the book with certainty to John Mark, the attendant of...
"Anonymous" Gospel of Mark - CLARIFIED!

"Anonymous" Gospel of Mark - CLARIFIED!


By: calbab  •  Religion & Ethics  •  62 Comments  •  7 years ago

The Gospel of Mark Although the Gospel is anonymous, there is adequate reason to ascribe the book with certainty to John Mark, the attendant of Peter. (Wycliffe Bible Dictionary.)...
With The Reality Of A Multi-Inhabited Universe, What Is The Likelihood That Our Vision Of God Is Accurate?

With The Reality Of A Multi-Inhabited Universe, What Is The Likelihood That Our Vision Of God Is Accurate?


Via: docphil  •  Religion & Ethics  •  37 Comments  •  8 years ago

Student Kicked Off Kansas Basketball Team in Anthem Flap

Student Kicked Off Kansas Basketball Team in Anthem Flap


Via: jeremy-in-nc  •  News & Politics  •  396 Comments  •  8 years ago

WICHITA, Kan. — A Muslim student athlete who refused to observe the national anthem for religious reasons at a basketball game in Kansas has been kicked off the team following altercations with...
OutFront: New Site Rates Churches Based on Transparency of LGBTQ Policies

OutFront: New Site Rates Churches Based on Transparency of LGBTQ Policies


Via: eginnj  •  News & Politics  •  0 Comments  •  8 years ago

Tim Schraeder, a gay Christian, has always felt torn between his religion and sexuality. That’s something he's now fighting to change with Church Clarity. by Julie Compton / Oct.26.2017 /...
Is There Something Unique about the Transgender Brain?

Is There Something Unique about the Transgender Brain?


Via: calbab  •  Health, Science & Technology  •  42 Comments  •  8 years ago

Imaging studies and other research suggest that there is a biological basis for transgender identity Some children insist, from the moment they can speak, that they are not the gender...
Is America a Christian nation? I don't think so!

Is America a Christian nation? I don't think so!


Via: gordy327  •  News & Politics  •  3 Comments  •  8 years ago

Author's note: I wrote this article a long time ago on Newsvine. But I thought it could bear repeating here. Thanks. I've come across articles and discussions in which the topic of conversation...