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'Invisible' skullcap made from hair made to protect from anti-SemitismReligion | 142 hits | 11:34 AM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Israeli barber Shalom Koresh fashioned the skullcaps from hair samples to obscure wearers' identities as Jews following a rise in anti-Semitism in Europe.Archaeologists find possible site of Jesus’s trial in Jerusalem
The excavation of a jail in Jerusalem yielded signs of a palace where Jesus may have gone before Pontius Pilate.
Religion | 118 hits | 4:08 PM on Monday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The excavation of a jail in Jerusalem yielded signs of a palace where Jesus may have gone before Pontius Pilate.Bishop Heather Elizabeth Cook exposed as hit-and-run driver in fatal crash was confronted
Bishop Heather Cook smashed into bicycle maker Tom Palermo, 41, on Saturday afternoon in Baltimore causing his death. She left the scene but a bicyclist followed and confronted her.
Religion | 194 hits | 12:30 AM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Bishop Heather Cook smashed into bicycle maker Tom Palermo, 41, on Saturday afternoon in Baltimore causing his death. She left the scene but a bicyclist followed and confronted her.Pope Francis issues sharp critique of Vatican bureaucracy
Pope Francis issued a blistering critique Monday of the Vatican bureaucracy that serves him, denouncing how some people lust for power at all costs, live hypocritical double lives and suffer from "spiritual Alzheimer's" that has made them forget they're s
Pope Francis issued a blistering critique Monday of the Vatican bureaucracy that serves him, denouncing how some people lust for power at all costs, live hypocritical double lives and suffer from "spiritual Alzheimer's" that has made them forget they're s ISIS in Iraq: Yazidis freed from Mount Sinjar after being trapped since August
Kurdish peshmerga fighters have reportedly fought their way to Iraq's Sinjar mountain and freed hundreds of people trapped there by ISIS fighters since August, though evacuations of the hundreds of minority Yazidis have not yet been confirmed.Saudi rulers reconsider ties to Wahhabi clergy
Saudi Arabia's ruling Al Saud royal family are trying to adjust their relationship with the country's strict Wahhabi school of Sunni Islam as they increasingly view the teachings as a domestic security threat.
Religion | 108 hits | 10:12 AM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Saudi Arabia's ruling Al Saud royal family are trying to adjust their relationship with the country's strict Wahhabi school of Sunni Islam as they increasingly view the teachings as a domestic security threat.Isil terrorists throw man off roof 'for being gay'
Pictures of the murder posted on jihadist website provide further evidence of Islamic State's reign of terror in Syria and northern Iraq
Religion | 180 hits | 1:01 PM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Pictures of the murder posted on jihadist website provide further evidence of Islamic State's reign of terror in Syria and northern IraqStatues of Mary, Joseph vandalized at church in Chicago suburb
Police in a Chicago suburb were investigating on Tuesday an act of vandalism at a Catholic church in which the heads were removed from statues of Mary and Joseph in a convent garden. The destruction was discovered on Sunday
Religion | 101 hits | 12:05 AM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Police in a Chicago suburb were investigating on Tuesday an act of vandalism at a Catholic church in which the heads were removed from statues of Mary and Joseph in a convent garden. The destruction was discovered on Sunday A test of faith: He was molested by a priest — then ordained as a priest with his abuser in the room
Father Claude Thibault was molested by a priest when he was a teen. He joined the church cover-up, but then changed his mind and agreed to testify Ottawa mother says Islamic extremists radicalized her son
An Ottawa mother is speaking out against Islamic extremists for the radicalization of her son, who allegedly praised the killing of a Canadian soldier. Michelle Walrond’s son allegedly stood up in a mosque and hailed the killing of Cpl. Nathan Cirillo as Washington Cathedral’s first Muslim prayer service interrupted by heckler
The interfaith message by the nation’s most prominent Episcopal church sparked some criticism.
Religion | 238 hits | 12:28 AM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The interfaith message by the nation’s most prominent Episcopal church sparked some criticism.Saudi teenager calls police after father arranges marriage with man in his 90s
The 17-year-old had initially accepted her father's wish for her to marry a man in his 20s after meeting the groom-to-be at her house in the southern area of Jazan.
Religion | 244 hits | 12:11 PM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The 17-year-old had initially accepted her father's wish for her to marry a man in his 20s after meeting the groom-to-be at her house in the southern area of Jazan.Montgomery Co. ed board strips religious holiday references from new calendar
Montgomery County Board of Education voted Tuesday to remove religious labels off school holidays. But members of the Islamic community say the adjustments to the school calendar do nothing to gain parity and a day off for the Muslim holiday of Eid.
Religion | 274 hits | 11:55 AM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Montgomery County Board of Education voted Tuesday to remove religious labels off school holidays. But members of the Islamic community say the adjustments to the school calendar do nothing to gain parity and a day off for the Muslim holiday of Eid.Eight men jailed in Egypt for featuring in same-sex wedding video
Although homosexuality is not illegal in Egypt, the men, who appeared in a clip purporting to show a same-sex wedding, were sentenced to three years in prison each for the crime of debauchery.
Religion | 263 hits | 1:23 PM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Although homosexuality is not illegal in Egypt, the men, who appeared in a clip purporting to show a same-sex wedding, were sentenced to three years in prison each for the crime of debauchery.Children of 8 are 'racist' if they miss Islam trip
Parents were ordered to send their children to a workshop on Islam or have them labelled as racist for the rest of their school career.
Religion | 599 hits | 12:22 AM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Parents were ordered to send their children to a workshop on Islam or have them labelled as racist for the rest of their school career. Luqmann Abdunnur praised Parliament Hill attack day before Ottawa arrest
The violent arrest in Ottawa of a man who was the target of a national security investigation came a day after he allegedly caused a furor in an Ottawa mosque by publicly praising Parliament Hill shooter Michael Zehaf-Bibeau as a hero, sources told CBC NePope Francis declares evolution and Big Bang theory are real and God isn't 'a magician with a magic wand'
The theories of evolution and the Big Bang are real and God is not “a magician with a magic wand”, Pope Francis has declared. Speaking at the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, the Pope made comments which experts said put an end to the “pseudo theories” of
The theories of evolution and the Big Bang are real and God is not “a magician with a magic wand”, Pope Francis has declared. Speaking at the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, the Pope made comments which experts said put an end to the “pseudo theories” of Muslim pupils must study two religions under government plans after Trojan Horse plot
Changes to religious studies qualifications are expected to be set out by ministers next week when the subject criteria for GCSEs is published. Faith schools are likely to see the biggest impact as they can currently choose to teach their own religion and
Religion | 253 hits | 9:15 AM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Changes to religious studies qualifications are expected to be set out by ministers next week when the subject criteria for GCSEs is published. Faith schools are likely to see the biggest impact as they can currently choose to teach their own religion and Ottawa and Quebec Terror Attackers Followed Britain's Hate Preacher Anjem ChoudaryReligion | 172 hits | 10:10 AM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Ottawa and Quebec Muslim converts followed several radical preachers on Twitter, including Choudary.West Midlands Police report reveals 75 per cent of known on-street child sex groomers are Asian
A bombshell police report has revealed 75 per cent of known on-street child sex groomers in the West Midlands are Asian – with 82 per cent of victims, aged 14 to 16, being white.
Religion | 195 hits | 1:07 PM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A bombshell police report has revealed 75 per cent of known on-street child sex groomers in the West Midlands are Asian – with 82 per cent of victims, aged 14 to 16, being white.Muslim women's centre reports rise in number of patients claiming to be possessed
Smina Akhtar, director of Amina MWRC, revealed that 70% of her counsellor's workload since 2012 involves dealing with issues related to the paranormal.
Religion | 139 hits | 12:40 PM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Smina Akhtar, director of Amina MWRC, revealed that 70% of her counsellor's workload since 2012 involves dealing with issues related to the paranormal.Catholic bishops scrap plans to 'welcome' gay members
At the end of the two-week Vatican synod led by famously progressive Pope Francis, bishops failed to approve even watered-down proposals on ministering to gay Catholics.
Religion | 159 hits | 12:01 PM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
At the end of the two-week Vatican synod led by famously progressive Pope Francis, bishops failed to approve even watered-down proposals on ministering to gay Catholics.Subpoenas for Sermons in Houston Draw Outrage
A lawsuit between the city of Houston and religious leaders boiled over into a national debate this week about religious liberty and freedom of speech, even as Mayor Annise Parker argued the controversy was based on a misunderstanding.
Religion | 135 hits | 7:43 AM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A lawsuit between the city of Houston and religious leaders boiled over into a national debate this week about religious liberty and freedom of speech, even as Mayor Annise Parker argued the controversy was based on a misunderstanding. Edmonton church pastor charged with child pornography offences
Richard John Docekal, 58, was arrested and charged on Oct. 9. He is a pastor at All Saints Lutheran Church in Edmonton.Pakistani Christian loses appeal against death sentence for blasphemy
(Reuters) - A Pakistani court upheld the death penalty on Thursday against a Christian woman accused of blasphemy, her lawyer said, in a case that drew global headlines after two prominent politicians who tried to help her were assassinated.
Religion | 141 hits | 1:28 AM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
(Reuters) - A Pakistani court upheld the death penalty on Thursday against a Christian woman accused of blasphemy, her lawyer said, in a case that drew global headlines after two prominent politicians who tried to help her were assassinated.Two Chinese cult members to be executed for McDonald’s murder
The Church of the Almighty God claims to have a million followers and believes that Jesus Christ has returned — as a Chinese woman
Religion | 179 hits | 12:54 AM on Thursday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The Church of the Almighty God claims to have a million followers and believes that Jesus Christ has returned — as a Chinese womanCity of Houston demands pastors turn over sermons
The city of Houston has issued subpoenas demanding a group of pastors turn over any sermons dealing with homosexuality, gender identity or Annise Parker, the city’s first openly lesbian mayor.
Religion | 135 hits | 12:32 AM on Thursday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The city of Houston has issued subpoenas demanding a group of pastors turn over any sermons dealing with homosexuality, gender identity or Annise Parker, the city’s first openly lesbian mayor.French Jewish girl, 17, 'planned terror attack on parents' store, was set to join IS'
Expert describes how loving family of 'self-radicalized' Paris teenager turned to her center for help
Religion | 126 hits | 12:07 AM on Thursday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Expert describes how loving family of 'self-radicalized' Paris teenager turned to her center for helpTrojan Horse 'just the tip of the iceberg’
Plot to 'Islamise' state schools is far from over, says man sent to investigate the scandal
Religion | 193 hits | 12:57 AM on Tuesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Plot to 'Islamise' state schools is far from over, says man sent to investigate the scandalSalman Rushdie says he may not have survived if The Satanic Verses had been published today
Author Salman Rushdie believes he may not have survived if he had published his controversial The Satanic Verses today due to the internet now making death threats common place.
Religion | 91 hits | 1:44 PM on Monday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Author Salman Rushdie believes he may not have survived if he had published his controversial The Satanic Verses today due to the internet now making death threats common place.Indonesians snap up 'luxury' cows for Muslim Eid festival
Every year ahead of the Muslim feast of sacrifice, a showroom in Indonesia swaps cars for hulking cows costing up to $25,000 each, seeking to lure a wealthy elite increasingly keen on ploughing money into celebrating their religion.
Religion | 131 hits | 12:43 AM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Every year ahead of the Muslim feast of sacrifice, a showroom in Indonesia swaps cars for hulking cows costing up to $25,000 each, seeking to lure a wealthy elite increasingly keen on ploughing money into celebrating their religion.Toll worker: Boss told me not to say 'God bless you'
A former New Jersey toll booth worker said she was told by her supervisor to stop saying “God bless you,” because it might offend motorists. Cynthia Fernandez has filed a lawsuit against the Garden State Parkway claiming her former boss violated her First
Religion | 128 hits | 10:31 PM on Thursday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A former New Jersey toll booth worker said she was told by her supervisor to stop saying “God bless you,” because it might offend motorists. Cynthia Fernandez has filed a lawsuit against the Garden State Parkway claiming her former boss violated her First Saskatoon church cancels memorial over T-shirtReligion | 284 hits | 12:24 AM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A Saskatoon widow scrambled to find a new venue for her husband's funeral after a local church cancelled her booking based on how the deceased looked in his obituary.Satan-worshiping inmate claims discrimination
A state prison inmate claims corrections officials aren’t allowing him to properly worship Satan behind bars. In a lawsuit, first reported by the Santa Fe Reporter Tuesday, Bernard Pritchard says the chaplain and deputy warden at the Southern New Mexico C
Religion | 201 hits | 12:21 AM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A state prison inmate claims corrections officials aren’t allowing him to properly worship Satan behind bars. In a lawsuit, first reported by the Santa Fe Reporter Tuesday, Bernard Pritchard says the chaplain and deputy warden at the Southern New Mexico C The son of America’s most controversial preacher has found a life in CalgaryReligion | 224 hits | 12:00 AM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Nate Phelps (son of Westboro Baptist Church's Fred Phelps) has begun his own protest against the church he once belonged and religion in general.Couple singing Peppa Pig tune to toddler were being racist' because it goes against Muslim pork ban
A couple were thrown off a bus and branded racists after singing the Peppa Pig theme tune to their autistic daughter, it has been claimed.
Religion | 353 hits | 1:49 PM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A couple were thrown off a bus and branded racists after singing the Peppa Pig theme tune to their autistic daughter, it has been claimed.Woman 'beheaded' in Oklahoma by colleague
A woman has been beheaded in an Oklahoma food processing plant by a sacked employee who had allegedly tried to convert his colleagues to Islam.
Religion | 313 hits | 1:39 PM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A woman has been beheaded in an Oklahoma food processing plant by a sacked employee who had allegedly tried to convert his colleagues to Islam.Indonesian province Aceh proposes 100 lashes for gay sex under sharia law
Gay sex could be punishable by 100 lashes of the cane in Indonesia's Aceh province if parliament passes a draft law that critics say violates basic human rights.
Religion | 211 hits | 12:29 AM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Gay sex could be punishable by 100 lashes of the cane in Indonesia's Aceh province if parliament passes a draft law that critics say violates basic human rights.Cheerleaders bring prayers back to the football field
After Oneida High School found out they had to drop the prayer from their football games, many in the community felt they were missing something.
Religion | 175 hits | 12:01 PM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
After Oneida High School found out they had to drop the prayer from their football games, many in the community felt they were missing something.Pope Francis on ISIS persecution of Christians: ‘We are in World War Three’
‘[Francis] said ’First it was your turn and now it is our turn.’ In other words, first Jews suffered attacks that were met with the world’s silence and now it is Christians’
Religion | 316 hits | 12:08 AM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
‘[Francis] said ’First it was your turn and now it is our turn.’ In other words, first Jews suffered attacks that were met with the world’s silence and now it is Christians’ Petition demands return of horny Satan statue to VancouverReligion | 164 hits | 9:49 AM on Thursday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Commuters in Vancouver yesterday were greeted with the sight of a large, red Satan flashing the salute and, um, parts of his anatomy, as the statue mysteriously appeared in a park near Grandview HighwayNew Thai PM uses holy water, feng shui to ward off occult
BANGKOK (Reuters) - As he prepares to move in to Bangkok's Government House this week, Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha is going to great lengths to sweep away any occult challenge.
Religion | 161 hits | 10:34 AM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
BANGKOK (Reuters) - As he prepares to move in to Bangkok's Government House this week, Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha is going to great lengths to sweep away any occult challenge.O.J. Simpson plans to convert to Islam
O.J. Simpson has been studying the Koran and is converting to Islam, according to reports.
Religion | 152 hits | 12:25 AM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
O.J. Simpson has been studying the Koran and is converting to Islam, according to reports. Man claims to be 'Dark Lord', burns Bible outside missionReligion | 183 hits | 12:08 AM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A 22-year-old man allegedly burned a Bible and urinated on it in from of rescue mission on Thursday night.Amish family to build garage for couple who returned their missing girls in northern New York
The girls' father told the couple that he would be offended if he could not help rebuild their garage after they returned his kidnapped children
Religion | 228 hits | 2:08 PM on Monday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The girls' father told the couple that he would be offended if he could not help rebuild their garage after they returned his kidnapped children40 UK universities are now breeding grounds for terror
England's universities have become a breeding ground for extremism and terrorist recruitment, according to a disturbing government report. Officials have identified 40 English universities where ‘there may be particular risk of radicalisation or recruitme
Religion | 210 hits | 2:25 AM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
England's universities have become a breeding ground for extremism and terrorist recruitment, according to a disturbing government report. Officials have identified 40 English universities where ‘there may be particular risk of radicalisation or recruitme Halifax's first gay-friendly mosque opening this summerReligion | 165 hits | 2:57 PM on Thursday | posted by BartSimpson
Halifax MLA mistakenly gives non-halal hotdogs to Muslim group
A Halifax member of the legislative assembly is apologizing over a hotdog debacle that has many in the Muslim community shaking their heads.Back to Canada News
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