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305 Couples Say Their Vows in Multi-Religious Mass Wedding Ceremony in Chandrapur | Nagpur News

Victoria J. Burch May 21, 2022

Chandrapur: Mangalashtak, panchsheel, holy matrimony and nikah hymns were sung separately in the presence of more than 50,000 guests as 305 couples wed in an unprecedented multi-religious mass wedding ceremony held in the city to mark Azadi…

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Parkview Christian Church expands youth sports program

Victoria J. Burch May 20, 2022

NEW LENOX, IL – Parkview One Athletics is now offering flag football for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. The program is part of Parkview Christian Church, which has locations in New Lenox, Orland Park and Homer Glen.Parkview…

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Religious news May 20, 2022

Victoria J. Burch May 19, 2022

£24.5million for the security of mosques and Islamic schools The Home Office has announced that mosques and Muslim faith schools have access to a £24.5million fund for security measures to protect their places of worship and schools. In…

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Cervantes: A World Religion Will Open in Abu Dhabi Courtesy of Pope, Muslim Leader

Victoria J. Burch May 17, 2022

IF YOU think the prophecies of not only one world government but also one world religion are fiction, think again. Better yet, do some research, especially when it comes…

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SBC Baptisms Increase, Even as Membership Drops by 1 Million in 3 Years

Victoria J. Burch May 16, 2022

Southern Baptists saw an increase in baptisms, churches and donations in 2021, but also saw membership continue its long-term decline with a drop below 14 million members, according to new data from the…

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Instead of making assumptions about someone’s life or religion, just ask

Victoria J. Burch May 15, 2022

Passover, Ramadan and Lent have all come to an end in the last few weeks and I found myself thinking about the weirdest thing: a cow. When I was about 5 years old, a life-size statue of a cow appeared in…

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Ballot initiatives in Tennessee and West Virginia put archaic laws restricting religion on the…

Victoria J. Burch May 13, 2022

Is it too early to anticipate November? A fascinating piece in Christianity today dives into a planned ballot initiative for Tennessee voters. The measure repeals a provision of the state constitution that bars clergy from serving in the…

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Motor City evangelism series results in 75 baptisms

Victoria J. Burch May 12, 2022

The Lake Area Conference launched its conference-wide evangelistic effort in Detroit, and as a result, 75 people were baptized by the end of the campaign in April.…

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Southern Baptists see baptisms, kicking off in 2021

Victoria J. Burch May 12, 2022

By CAROL PIPES, LifeWay Christian Resources NASHVILLE — Southern Baptist congregations saw a rebound in the number of baptisms and a $304 million increase in overall giving in 2021, both…

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Free community meal at First Christian Church on Friday – BG Independent News

Victoria J. Burch May 11, 2022

The First Christian Church of Bowling Green, 875 Haskins Rd., will serve its monthly community drive-thru meal on Friday, May 13 from 5-6 p.m. As part of FCC's food mission, this community meal is free and available to anyone who needs…

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He bore the iniquity of us all

Victoria J. Burch May 11, 2022

"We have all gone astray like sheep, each going his own way, and the Lord has laid upon him the iniquity of us all." Isaiah 53:6"All those whom we love as sheep have gone astray; we have each turned to his own way..." says the Bible.…

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Ethics and religion discussion: why can’t I sell my body parts?

Victoria J. Burch May 9, 2022

Reverend Ray Lanning, retired pastor of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in North America, responds: "You seem to be unaware that contrary to laws, there is a horrible business of harvesting and selling human body parts that…

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‘Under the Banner of Heaven’ misses the mark, say religious scholars, but here’s…

Victoria J. Burch May 8, 2022

The FX/Hulu series "Under the Banner of Heaven" has generated a social media storm among members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as former church members and watchers.It tells the story of the gruesome 1984…

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Florence Christian Church’s Fresh Start Shower Ministry is a safe place for the homeless to…

Victoria J. Burch May 7, 2022

As an outreach ministry of the Florence Christian Church, Fresh Start Shower Ministry promotes dignity through a safe place with showers and restrooms in Florence. The Shower Ministry is hosting a grand opening on Friday, May…

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Ethnic violence in Cameroon is a matter of history, not religion

Victoria J. Burch May 6, 2022

In early April, separatist fighters attacked houses belonging to members of the Mbororo, a group of semi-nomadic herders of Fulani or Fulbe lineage, in a village in the North West region of Cameroon. The attack resulted in the…

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Meet the leader of the First Christian Church (Chief Minister David Chisham) in Midland

Victoria J. Burch May 6, 2022

Reverend David Chisham has been the senior minister of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) since August 2021.The opportunity to come to Midland provided the challenge of bringing a congregation back from the COVID pandemic and…

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Members of Congress urge Blinken to pressure Israel to protect Jerusalem’s Christian community

Victoria J. Burch May 5, 2022

Eight Republican and Democratic congressmen sent a letter to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urging him to pressure Israel to ensure freedom of worship in Jerusalem for Christians, Muslims and Jews.Congressman Joaquin…

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The Christian village church celebrates World Labyrinth Day

Victoria J. Burch May 4, 2022

PHOTO CONTRIBUTES TO THE OBSERVER Contributed to The Observer AUBURN— The Village Christian Church will host a local celebration of World Labyrinth Day on Saturday May 7th. Built by dozens of!-->!-->!-->!-->…

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“Atheism” or religion? 1. Is there a religion in China?

Victoria J. Burch May 4, 2022

Confucianism is now presented in China as non-religious and as an early form of atheism. To address the issue, we should first ask ourselves what “religion” means in this discussion.by Massimo IntrovignéItem 1 of 5.A Confucius temple in…

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First Christian Church Celebrates 100 Years on Main Street – The Hartselle Enquirer

Victoria J. Burch May 3, 2022

By staff reports The building that houses the first Christian church on Main Street, better known to locals as 'the church with the red doors', is nearing its 100and birthday. Church members will celebrate the occasion…

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Excluding Churches from the Noise Ban – Dr. Bindan | Religion

Victoria J. Burch May 2, 2022

A renowned cleric, Dr David Bindan, has reiterated his call for churches in Accra to be excluded from the annual noise ban.He issued the appeal in a statement, saying it was a spiritual disturbance and a rebuke to the Lord Jesus Christ…

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religious calendar

Victoria J. Burch Apr 30, 2022

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SERVICES• Christ Episcopal Church, 509 Scott Street, holds communion services at 8 am and 10:30 am on Sundays and at 6 pm on Sundays; and Compline at 7 p.m. on Sundays. The church is holding a chapel service at 12:05…

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‘An old life is swept away’: The pantry becomes the site of baptisms – The Daily…

Victoria J. Burch Apr 30, 2022

Brian Robbins baptizes Tammy Aldridge on Tuesday at Fortville Christian Church. Photo provided FORTVILLE — Boxes of vegetables. Muffin mix boxes. Shampoo bottles lined up on a shelf. It was ready, lined up on tables and shelves for the…

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A New Vision for Building Christian Community – The Torch

Victoria J. Burch Apr 29, 2022

Western civilization is no longer a Christian civilization. No doubt you recognize the truth of this statement. A third of our generation has no religious affiliation, and this group is concentrated in the cultural and economic…

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Collective baptisms at San Agustin Church in Havana (+33 Photos)

Victoria J. Burch Apr 29, 2022

By Irina Pino HAVANA TIMES — A baptism involves getting rid of original sin, but I wonder what sin could a little one who comes into the world with a clean slate have? Well, no, every creature already arrives in this place with the…

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Interfaith Trolley offers a tour of religion in America

Victoria J. Burch Apr 28, 2022

CHICAGO (RNS) - In the third-largest city in the United States, it's possible to take a crash course in world religions by… CHICAGO (RNS) - In America's third-largest…

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Libertyville Christian Church Takes Bake Sale Pre-Orders | News

Victoria J. Burch Apr 28, 2022

The Cook's Settlement Restoration Society was organized in 1974 to restore and maintain the former Christian church building built in 1858. The society eventually intended to lease the building for weddings and other…

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Religion has divided man into groups – Okyeame Kwame

Victoria J. Burch Apr 26, 2022

Okyeame Kwame worries about how religion has divided man into groups.The popular Ghanaian musician wondered why people let old ideologies divide them.He said people should know God instead of just believing in him.READ ALSO: French…

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‘Super authoritarianism’: Chinese police harass Christian pastor after video of seaside…

Victoria J. Burch Apr 25, 2022

A house church in China's coastal province was raided by police after six members were baptized over the Easter weekend. On April 16, Pastor Mao Zhibin of Trinity Gospel Harvest Church in Shenzhen and baptismal candidates drove for two…

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FBC Basil sees baptisms, growing up in the midst of trials

Victoria J. Burch Apr 25, 2022

By Brian Blackwell, editor of the Baptist Message BASILE, La. (LBM) — Multiple disasters in recent years might have discouraged members of First Baptist Church, Basil, but instead the congregation remained steadfast, according to the…

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Prison Ministry to Host Annual Banquet at Owensboro Christian Church

Victoria J. Burch Apr 25, 2022

This is a paid version. The Good News Jail & Prison Ministry will hold its annual banquet on Tuesday, May 3 at 6 p.m. at the Owensboro Christian Church, 2818 New Hartford Rd., Entrance E, Owensboro, KY. The banquet benefits the…

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Religion in Political Gatherings Inappropriate, Dangerous

Victoria J. Burch Apr 24, 2022

Robert Montgomery | OPINION COLUMNISTWe learn why the nation's founders treated religion with such care. They said the government could not establish any religion, but also said the government could not prohibit the free exercise of…

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ICYMI: League CEO speaks at Greenleaf Christian Church

Victoria J. Burch Apr 24, 2022

One of our staunch allies in the fight for a fair democracy. On Sunday, April 24, 2022, SU CEO Virginia Kase Solomón spoke at Greenleaf Christian Church in Goldsboro, North Carolina, where Bishop Barber serves as pastor. You can read his…

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Speaking of religion: Wisdom of all | Religion

Victoria J. Burch Apr 22, 2022

When Jewish families and communities recently sat down for the Passover Seder, they reflected on the story…

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Iglesia Cristiana Siguiendo a Jesus is a local Spanish Christian church in Cedar Park, TX

Victoria J. Burch Apr 21, 2022

Cedar Park, Texas – As a local church in Cedar Park, TX, Iglesia Cristiana Siguiendo a Jesus provides family and community for Christians who wish to deepen their faith while belonging to a larger body of Christ. The local church offers…

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PH tops global list of Catholic baptisms

Victoria J. Burch Apr 21, 2022

THE Philippines continues to have the highest number of Catholic baptisms compared to other places in the world, according to data published in the 2020 Annuarium Statisticum…

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RELIGION: getting things done

Victoria J. Burch Apr 20, 2022

For years I had heard the old axiom "If you want something done, ask a busy person", but I didn't understand the concept. It made no sense to me. Busy people should be left alone to finish what they are already doing... right? I know a…

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Central America evangelistic series results in more than 21,000 baptisms

Victoria J. Burch Apr 19, 2022

More than 21,000 new believers joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church during a two-week evangelistic series that swept through the Dominican Republic, Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala, from March 25 to…

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Nigerian governor visits devastated Christian community

Victoria J. Burch Apr 19, 2022

19/04/2022 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) - Last week, April 14, Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong visited Irigwe chiefdom to offer condolences for recent attacks and…

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Who wins when politics and religion collide, especially in a federal election?

Victoria J. Burch Apr 17, 2022

Politics and religion. Bring up these topics at your Easter family gathering and you might get some fireworks.But the 2022 federal election straddles the most important event on the Christian calendar, so how does the role of faith fit…

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Virtual bathtub baptisms help Maryland megachurch gain online members during pandemic

Victoria J. Burch Apr 15, 2022

(RNS) — In February 2021, Amina Massai Jefferson-Motley wore a white shirt and pants for her baptism. Her mother stood nearby as an associate minister from First Baptist Church in Glenarden questioned the little girl about her Christian…

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The Christian community prepares to celebrate Easter Sunday

Victoria J. Burch Apr 15, 2022

ISLAMABAD: Like everywhere in the world, the Christian community in Pakistan is also due to celebrate its annual Easter Sunday religious holiday on April 17, marking special services and other festivities. Easter Sunday is one of the…

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New Delhi: Members of the Christian community go out in procession to mark Good Friday #Gallery

Victoria J. Burch Apr 15, 2022

Residence " Gallery " Other " New Delhi: Members of the Christian community go out in procession to mark Good Friday #Gallery Posted By: XYZ Social News April 15, 2022 New Delhi: Members of the Christian community hold a…

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Easter baptisms symbolize the resurrection of Jesus

Victoria J. Burch Apr 15, 2022

It was more than a five-hour drive from southwest Indiana after her brother-in-law's funeral that Donna Pittman decided it was time to be baptized."I'm getting older and I want to live my life for God and help others. ... I can turn things…

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Righteous Brothers tribute band arrive at Brandon Christian Church

Victoria J. Burch Apr 14, 2022

Brandon Christian Church is hosting a fun night featuring a Righteous Brothers tribute band on Saturday, April 23 at 5:30 p.m. Mark your calendars for a fun night of music, entertainment and a few laughs on…

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Actors Falling From Crosses, Spontaneous Baptisms And A Rabid Dog: Ed Stetzer Asks Church Leaders To…

Victoria J. Burch Apr 14, 2022

Screenshot via YouTube @GameMan08 For most pastors and church leaders, Easter is the most anticipated Sunday morning worship service of the year. Easter also holds many memorable!-->…

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From Humble Beginnings: Local Evangelism Starts Orthodox Christian Church in Muncie

Victoria J. Burch Apr 13, 2022

On April 4, Father Joel Weir began a long drive from Crawfordsville, Indiana, to Muncie. He was preparing to lead the first full liturgy of presanctified gifts at the…

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Why the future of the world’s largest religion is female

Victoria J. Burch Apr 12, 2022

In early 2019, Bill and Melinda Gates released a list of facts that had surprised them the previous year. Number four on their list: "Data can be sexist."“There are huge gaps in global data on women and girls,” they explained.My interest…

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Medical bills have been reduced by almost $50,000, thanks to Liberty HealthShare.

Victoria J. Burch Apr 12, 2022

Having an emergency fund is now more critical than ever before. You'll be better equipped to handle unforeseen circumstances if you have some online @ consolidationnow money put aside in a Savings Account. We provide fast online cash!-->!-->!-->…

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Sad chapter of anti-conversion law for Christian community: Archbishop of Bengaluru

Victoria J. Burch Apr 11, 2022

As anti-minority incidents become more frequent and feelings intense, Archbishop of Bangalore Pierre Machado recount DHit is Chiranjeevi Kulkarni that the patterns of harmony that people have long developed are being destroyed.…

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The Christian community of Waterlooville celebrates the first day of Holy Week with the procession…

Victoria J. Burch Apr 11, 2022

Palm Sunday celebration in Waterlooville. Photo: Sam Stephenson.Worshipers at St George's Church met outside the Heroes pub before marching together to church on Hambledon Road.Palm Sunday commemorates Christ's entry into Jerusalem and is…

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Who are Ryan Garcia’s parents? Nationality and family – Ethnicity Religion

Victoria J. Burch Apr 10, 2022

Who are Ryan Garcia's parents? Nationality and family - Ethnic origin Religion: Ryan Garcia is one of the most popular and well-known American professional boxers, who is currently in the spotlight after…

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New Congregations Find a Place to Grow at University Place Christian Church | Progress

Victoria J. Burch Apr 9, 2022

ENID, Oklahoma— A local church founded in Enid in the early 1900s that…

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Madison Ave. Christian Church is partnering with groups to hold a free community health fair on…

Victoria J. Burch Apr 9, 2022

Madison Avenue Christian Church (MACC) will join Northern Kentucky University's Nurse Advocacy Center for the Underserved (NACU), Transitions, University of Kentucky, and CAC Kynector to sponsor a Community Health Fair on…

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“Groupthink” and religion

Victoria J. Burch Apr 8, 2022

Sir, - In "Organized Religion Provides Balance to the Uncritical Acceptance of Easy 'Groupthink'" (Opinion & Analysis, April 4), Archbishop Eamon Martin asserts, somewhat contradictorily, that…

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Monroeville Christian Church Hosts Revival April 10-13

Victoria J. Burch Apr 8, 2022

Spring Revival is scheduled for April 10-13 at Monroeville Christian Church, 3780 Northern Pike. The church welcomes Dick Chambers as a guest speaker. He has preached and taught the gospel for 48 years and has held more than 500 rallies,…

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Stronghold Christian Church brawl: Referee needs 30 stitches after basketball players and parents…

Victoria J. Burch Apr 7, 2022

A nasty incident occurred at a youth basketball game in Georgia, where a group of teenage players and their parents attacked a referee at the premises of the Stronghold Christian Church where the game was being played, the when the referee…

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“The religion of the Manichaeans” is spreading in Iranian bookstores

Victoria J. Burch Apr 5, 2022

TEHRAN – English theologian Francis Crawford Burkitt's book "The Religion of the Manichaeans" has been published in Persian by Saless in Tehran. Originally published in 1924, the book was translated into Persian by Seyyed Saeidreza…

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First Christian church in Alexandria/Pineville to lead the March for Justice Stations of the Cross

Victoria J. Burch Apr 4, 2022

The following was provided by First Christian Church Alexandria/Pineville: First Christian Church Alexandria/Pineville will lead the Walk for Justice the Stations of the Cross on Friday, April 15, 2022. The walk will begin at 5:30 p.m. at…

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Northern Christian Church officials discuss future uses with library

Victoria J. Burch Apr 4, 2022

The exterior of the North Christian Church in Columbus. Republic File Photo COLUMBUS, Ind. — Inot a town or a famous Modernist Bank East now a Coffee store and a announcement Modernist newspaper building East now a architectural…

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Organized religion provides a balance to the uncritical acceptance of easy “groupthink”

Victoria J. Burch Apr 4, 2022

Cardinal Newman once observed that if religion tends towards "feeling and taste", and if "it is the right of each individual to have him say exactly what pleases him", then such a religion becomes…

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Texas pastor linked to Baton Rouge Christian community dies in West Baton Rouge crash

Victoria J. Burch Apr 2, 2022

WEST BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – Louisiana State Police identified the man who was killed in an accident in West Baton Rouge Parish Friday night.Warren Beemer, 52, of Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas, died in the accident.Warren…

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Kerala minister urges temple authorities to find ways to allow Mansiya to perform

Victoria J. Burch Apr 2, 2022

Devaswom Minister of Kerala K Radhakrishnan on Friday requested Koodalmanikayam Temple authorities to find a way to allow famous representative of Bharatanatyam, Mansiya VP to perform in a 10-day festival at their premises, said…

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Banned From Performing In Kerala Temple Due To Religion, Says Artist | Latest India News

Victoria J. Burch Mar 28, 2022

Popular Bharatnatyam artist VP Mansiya has claimed that she was not allowed to perform in a dance program scheduled in April at Koodalmanikyam temple in Thrissur district of Kerala because she is not Hindu. Mansiya, from a Muslim…

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Baptisms, marriages, births in Ukraine during the war

Victoria J. Burch Mar 28, 2022

LVIV, Ukraine (BP) – Nearly a month into Russia's war on Ukraine, Yarsolav "Slavik" Pyzh, a Southern Baptist-trained church planter and educator, has had a normal day. “This Sunday was probably one of my normal days in the last 29 days,”…

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Highland Christian Church plans ‘Game Day’ on March 29

Victoria J. Burch Mar 26, 2022

Washington CountySpringdale First Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Gutensohn Road, offers Sunday morning worship services, in person and live, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Online services are available on YouTube and on the church's website at…

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The curtain has been pierced; you must seek God | Religion

Victoria J. Burch Mar 26, 2022

When our Lord died, the great curtain of the Temple was torn from top to…

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First Christian Church Delivers Meals to Jacksboro

Victoria J. Burch Mar 25, 2022

WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — One by one, church members worked like a well-oiled machine making take-out sandwiches in Jacksboro after it was recently hit by a tornado that caused havoc across the city. "So our meals are going to…

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Baptisms in Bayou State: Churches Shared Christ During 21 Disaster

Victoria J. Burch Mar 25, 2022

By Brian Blackwell, editor of the Baptist Message NEW ORLEANS, La. (LBM) – Despite an outbreak of weather disasters amid a global pandemic, Baptists in Louisiana have continued to sow and reap in 2021. According to the church's annual…

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Jonathan Franzen’s novel dissects a conflicted Christian community

Victoria J. Burch Mar 25, 2022

Among today's readers' favorite writers, or so I'd like to think, along with Asian authors writing in English, is Jonathan Franzen. He was called a "great American novelist" by Time, and this dispute with Oprah only added to his…

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Plymouth Brethren Christian Church schools merger plan for Northern Ireland rejected by Education…

Victoria J. Burch Mar 24, 2022

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Preacher brings the sheaves – and the bass | Religion

Victoria J. Burch Mar 24, 2022

As minister, the Reverend Jamie Watson is a fisher of men.As a tournament fisherman, he is a bass…

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Christian community thanks PM IK, CM Usman Buzdar

Victoria J. Burch Mar 23, 2022

Lahore: Provincial Minority Affairs Minister Ejaz Alam Augustine Gustin thanked Prime Minister IK and CM Usman Buzdar on behalf of the entire…

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How religion and a prince’s arbitrary decision explain the disastrous history of Russia and…

Victoria J. Burch Mar 22, 2022

Our first hint that the Russo-Ukrainian war might have an ancient and complicated backstory comes with the discovery that the first Russian state, indeed the first Ukrainian state, was not founded in modern Russia. It was founded in kyiv…

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Kentucky Ham Meal Returns to First Christian Church | Local News

Victoria J. Burch Mar 21, 2022

This year marks 59 years that the First Christian Church of Meridian…

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ASIA/PAKISTAN – A young Muslim arrested for blasphemous acts against the Christian community

Victoria J. Burch Mar 21, 2022

ASIA/PAKISTAN - A young Muslim arrested for blasphemous acts against the Christian community Lahore (Agenzia Fides) - The police in Lahore have accused the!-->!-->…

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Equinox Blessings! – Paganism, religion, wild hunting, witchcraft

Victoria J. Burch Mar 20, 2022

TWH – Early in the weekend we saw the Worm Moon, the March full moon which marks the last full moon of winter. It reached its peak illumination at 3:20 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Friday, March 18, 2022. Spring crocuses – Image credit:…

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First Christian Church to Welcome Builders and Volunteers | News

Victoria J. Burch Mar 19, 2022

The First Christian Church of Princeton, Crossroads Missions and Habitat for Humanity are partnering in a…

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Gay rights and religion: PRRI plans to back bills like the Equality Act

Victoria J. Burch Mar 17, 2022

As lawmakers around the country grapple with tensions between gay rights and religious freedom, public support for LGBTQ non-discrimination rules is high and growing, according to a new report from the…

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German bishop allows secular baptisms – is it allowed?

Victoria J. Burch Mar 16, 2022

The Bishop of Essen, Germany, last Saturday appointed 18 lay pastoral and parish workers — 17 women and one man — as extraordinary baptismal ministers.The lay ministers received a four-day training from the diocese's head of faith, liturgy…

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Arklow Christian Community Church is set to move its congregation and Sunday outreach event to April

Victoria J. Burch Mar 16, 2022

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CNY Inspirations: When love rules over the teachings of religion

Victoria J. Burch Mar 15, 2022

This feature is coordinated by The Post-Standard/Syracuse.com and CNY's InterFaith Works. Follow this theme and this author posted on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday."A better day is coming for the world, a day when the insights of the soul…

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Harrisonburg Slavic Christian Church Holds Fundraiser for Ukraine

Victoria J. Burch Mar 13, 2022

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) — Cars lined up for miles on Erickson Avenue in Harrisonburg on Sunday afternoon as they waited to grab their lunch and pastries."To see so many people, you know, they say miles, miles down the road, and it's really…

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Putin’s religion: Does the Russian president believe in God? | World | News

Victoria J. Burch Mar 13, 2022

More than two weeks have passed since Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Kremlin has justified what it calls a "special military operation" by invoking the demilitarization of its former Soviet…

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Cypress Creek Christian Church Celebrates 50 Years in Northwest Houston

Victoria J. Burch Mar 12, 2022

Senior Pastor Bruce Frogge first came to Cypress Creek Christian Church nearly 10 years ago. He had served in other churches before, but the first thing he noticed about Cypress Creek was how they treated their buildings."I'd served in…

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On Religion: Are Southern Baptists Facing Another 1979 Civil War? |

Victoria J. Burch Mar 11, 2022

Once upon a time, Southern Baptists in Bible Belt communities knew how to talk to people who weren't going…

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Your Thoughts on Invalid Baptisms, Part One

Victoria J. Burch Mar 11, 2022

In early February, the Bishop of Phoenix, Thomas Olmsted, said the baptisms performed by Fr. Andres Arango during the years of ministry in the diocese are disabled, and the priest resigned as pastor of a local parish.…

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Harrisonburg Slavic Christian Church Hosts Fundraiser to Support Ukrainians

Victoria J. Burch Mar 10, 2022

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - "People were just living their normal lives, their daily routine. They were making plans just to live, to raise their children. Then one day, like it happened in World War II, they started bomb,” Andriy Bogachuk…

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Celebrating the Celtic Religion on St. Patrick’s Day | Opinion

Victoria J. Burch Mar 10, 2022

Early Irish Christianity preserved native beliefs much longer than other transplanted forms of Christian…

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Ashburn Chemical Technologies donates to Christian Community Service Center

Victoria J. Burch Mar 9, 2022

Ashburn Chemical Technologies recently donated essential products to the Christian Community Service Center (CCSC). "The 'Six Cs' of Ashburn's culture define everything we do and…

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Police Confirm Receipt of Threatening Letter Against Zamfara Christian Community –

Victoria J. Burch Mar 9, 2022

Zamfara Police confirmed receipt of a threatening letter to the Christian community from armed bandits suspected of closing churches in the state in the next three years or risking fierce attacks The suspected gunmen also list some…

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Prison Fellowship and Central Christian Church organize sports camp for children

Victoria J. Burch Mar 8, 2022

The Prison Fellowship's recent Angel Tree sports camp at Mesa Central Christian Church in Arizona gave!-->…

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First Christian Church offers free community meal on Fridays – BG Independent News

Victoria J. Burch Mar 8, 2022

The First Christian Church of Bowling Green, 875 Haskins Road, will serve its monthly community drive-thru meal on Friday, March 11 from 5-6 p.m. As part of FCC's food mission, this community meal is free and available to anyone who…

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RELIGION: Enoch transported to heaven

Victoria J. Burch Mar 8, 2022

“It was by faith that Enoch was transported that he should not see death; and he was not found, because God had carried him away; for before his transport he had this testimony that he was pleasing to God. Hebrews 11:5!--This>…

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Christian community outlines how to pray for the church during a pandemic

Victoria J. Burch Mar 8, 2022

Praying in a church is one of the most important things in everyone's life as it brings happiness in their life.…

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Mithraism: a forgotten religion. A Roman religion with mysterious ways | by usmi | March 2022

Victoria J. Burch Mar 6, 2022

A Roman religion with mysterious waysInterior of a Cathedral, 1783–1852 by Samuel Prout Photo credit Birmingham Museums TrustJWorld history is full of various mysterious stories about different religions arising as a result of cultural…

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Metaverse’s First Christian Community Announced by ‘Holy

Victoria J. Burch Mar 6, 2022

Singapore, Singapore, March 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 'Holy Bibles NFT' announces the release of the first-ever charity-based non-fungible token (NFT) collection in mid-March 2022. This is the first step towards establishing a Christian…

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Nigerian Christian community urged to support BSN to achieve its goals

Victoria J. Burch Mar 2, 2022

By GILBERT EKEZIE The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) has urged churches in Nigeria and the entire Christian community in the country to take ownership of the society, calling for more support to meet the day-to-day running and…

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As Hundreds of Thousands of Refugees Flee War-torn Ukraine, Christian Community Steps Up to Help

Victoria J. Burch Mar 2, 2022

LVIV, Ukraine - A heartbreaking humanitarian crisis is brewing in western Ukraine where more than 700,000 people have fled to neighboring countries. As many of them pass through the city of Lviv, the Christians here step in to help, making…

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Cypress Creek Christian Church will commemorate its 50th anniversary in 2022

Victoria J. Burch Mar 2, 2022

Located at 6823 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, the Cypress Creek Christian Church congregation initially began holding services at school saloons and cafeterias in northwest Harris County, before securing land for its home permanent and to…

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