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Hillsong: A church with rock concerts and 2m followers
As Christian churches face declining numbers, one is bucking the trend. Is Hillsong a triumph of marketing or faith?
Religion | 140 hits | 8:59 AM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
As Christian churches face declining numbers, one is bucking the trend. Is Hillsong a triumph of marketing or faith?
Satanic Temple to hold first ‘black mass’ in CanadaReligion | 444 hits | 1:32 PM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Satanic Temple to hold first ‘black mass’ in CanadaIranian women could face up to ten years in prison if they post photos of themselves without a hijab
Masih Alinejad, founded the 'White Wednesdays' campaign in Iran to encourage women to post photographs of themselves without headscarves online,
Religion | 230 hits | 5:38 PM on Tuesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Masih Alinejad, founded the 'White Wednesdays' campaign in Iran to encourage women to post photographs of themselves without headscarves online,Police arrest preacher, 64, and grab his Bible... for promoting Christianity
Oluwole Ilesanmi, 64, has welcomed the payout by the Metropolitan Police as a victory for freedom of speech after he had been wrongly accused of Islamophobia.
Religion | 299 hits | 12:17 PM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Oluwole Ilesanmi, 64, has welcomed the payout by the Metropolitan Police as a victory for freedom of speech after he had been wrongly accused of Islamophobia. The rise of the Satanic Temple in CanadaReligion | 230 hits | 4:21 AM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Hundreds of Canadians are suddenly flocking to the controversial new religion — and they’re serious as hell about it.Cow Slaughter in Public Prompts Closure of Bloomfield Meat Store
A young cow was slaughtered in a Home Depot parking lot in public view, and NBC Connecticut Investigates has learned the business that owned the livestock is closed, and in hot water with multiple local, state and federal agencies.
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Religion | 264 hits | 1:42 PM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A young cow was slaughtered in a Home Depot parking lot in public view, and NBC Connecticut Investigates has learned the business that owned the livestock is closed, and in hot water with multiple local, state and federal agencies.
This involved the SaSuspect In Pittsburgh Church Bomb Plot Indicted On Terrorism Charges
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The man suspected of plotting a bomb attack on a Pittsburgh church has been indicted on federal terrorism charges.
Religion | 223 hits | 1:17 AM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The man suspected of plotting a bomb attack on a Pittsburgh church has been indicted on federal terrorism charges.Vatican cancels women's team debut match after pro-choice protest
The Vatican abandoned the debut international match of its new women's soccer team after members of the opposing team demonstrated against the Catholic church's opposition to abortion and gay rights.
Religion | 188 hits | 10:02 AM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The Vatican abandoned the debut international match of its new women's soccer team after members of the opposing team demonstrated against the Catholic church's opposition to abortion and gay rights.British schoolgirl to be stripped of her inheritance in Dubai because she is a Christian
Paris Shahravesh, 14, was in line to inherit money left by her banker father, Pedro Dos Santos, who died of a heart attack in March. But a UAE court ruled that as a Christian she would not get it.
Religion | 193 hits | 12:11 PM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Paris Shahravesh, 14, was in line to inherit money left by her banker father, Pedro Dos Santos, who died of a heart attack in March. But a UAE court ruled that as a Christian she would not get it.Charity behind British mosque that 'encouraged terrorism' is officially dissolved
Charity which ran a British mosque has been dissolved for 'facilitating terrorism'. Fazal Ellahi Charitable Trust allowed hate preacher give sermons in front of an ISIS flag in Stoke-on-Trent.
Religion | 257 hits | 10:16 AM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Charity which ran a British mosque has been dissolved for 'facilitating terrorism'. Fazal Ellahi Charitable Trust allowed hate preacher give sermons in front of an ISIS flag in Stoke-on-Trent. Government removes all mention of ‘Sunni’ and ‘Shia’ extremism from terrorism threat reportReligion | 416 hits | 10:22 AM on Thursday | posted by N_Fiddledog
After removing references to Sikh extremism from its annual terrorism threat report, the government has now taken out all mention of Sunni and Shia extremism.IRS grants Satanic Temple tax-exempt status
The Satanic Temple has been given section 501(c) tax exempt status which puts it in the same bracket as major religions like Catholicism and organizations such as the Salvation Army.
Religion | 266 hits | 10:33 AM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The Satanic Temple has been given section 501(c) tax exempt status which puts it in the same bracket as major religions like Catholicism and organizations such as the Salvation Army.Punched priest believes cross around his neck 'Enraged' suspect
BURIEN, Wash. - From his home at the All-Merciful Saviour Monastery on Vashon Island, Abbot Tryphon told KIRO 7 about how he was suddenly attacked Tuesday morning while gassing up at the Mobil Station on Southwest 148th Street in Burien.
Religion | 291 hits | 1:00 PM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
BURIEN, Wash. - From his home at the All-Merciful Saviour Monastery on Vashon Island, Abbot Tryphon told KIRO 7 about how he was suddenly attacked Tuesday morning while gassing up at the Mobil Station on Southwest 148th Street in Burien.Notre-Dame cathedral on fire in Paris
A major operation is under way to tackle the blaze at the 850-year-old Gothic building.
A major operation is under way to tackle the blaze at the 850-year-old Gothic building. Terror report could trigger seismic shift in Sikh political leanings, impact next electionReligion | 291 hits | 12:54 PM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A December Public Safety Canada report contained, for the first time, a small section on the alleged threat of Sikh extremism. Liberal MPs face blacklisting as a result Montreal priest stabbed during morning mass at St. Joseph's OratoryReligion | 281 hits | 9:35 AM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Montreal police say a suspect has been arrested after a priest was stabbed during morning mass at the city’s famed Saint Joseph’s Oratory. Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh sentenced to 38 years, 148 lashes, husband says Social SharingReligion | 392 hits | 10:32 PM on Tuesday | posted by Freakinoldguy
Nasrin Sotoudeh, an internationally renowned human rights lawyer jailed in Iran, was handed a new sentence on Monday which her husband said was 38 years in prison and 148 lashes. CAQ government wants to know how many teachers wear religious symbols
The request comes as the CAQ prepares legislation that would block public workers in positions of authority, including teachers, from wearing religious symbols. An Asylum Seeker Needing Protection Against Islamists in Canada' Very Concerning – CENTRE FOR INVESTIGATIVE RESEARCH CANADAReligion | 339 hits | 4:05 AM on Thursday | posted by Freakinoldguy
Like Other Years Saudi Arabia Banned the Christmas Tree But Will it Continue to do so'
A recent tweet by the Saudi Customs Authority answering a question about the ban imposed on Christmas trees in Saudi Arabia has been going viral.In response to a question whether it is legal to allow
Religion | 293 hits | 1:25 PM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A recent tweet by the Saudi Customs Authority answering a question about the ban imposed on Christmas trees in Saudi Arabia has been going viral.In response to a question whether it is legal to allowUkrainian Orthodox leaders seal divorce from Russian church
The Ukrainian Orthodox council has elected a leader of the country's newly-established independent Orthodox church. The decision to cut ties with Moscow has caused a split within the Ukrainian church hierarchy.
The Ukrainian Orthodox council has elected a leader of the country's newly-established independent Orthodox church. The decision to cut ties with Moscow has caused a split within the Ukrainian church hierarchy.Idaho family wins four-year 'war on Christmas' lawsuit against neighbors
Jeremy and Kirsty Morris won $75,000 in a lawsuit after they claimed an Idaho Homeowners Association discriminated against their religious beliefs when they tried to stop a nativity event.
Religion | 308 hits | 4:53 PM on Monday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Jeremy and Kirsty Morris won $75,000 in a lawsuit after they claimed an Idaho Homeowners Association discriminated against their religious beliefs when they tried to stop a nativity event. Retrieving Body of Missionary Killed on Remote Indian Island Is a StruggleReligion | 270 hits | 10:33 AM on Monday | posted by Freakinoldguy
Muslim sect leaders face jail for contempt over building illegal religious retreat
Dr Mustapha Kara-Ali and his brother Diaa are facing jail for contempt of court after refusing to stop work on building an Islamic retreat north of Sydney.
Religion | 398 hits | 9:38 AM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Dr Mustapha Kara-Ali and his brother Diaa are facing jail for contempt of court after refusing to stop work on building an Islamic retreat north of Sydney. Atheist United Church minister to keep her job at Toronto congregationReligion | 359 hits | 9:17 AM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Vosper, 60, faced an unprecedented ecclesiastical court hearing this month that could have seen her fired.Asia Bibi: Deal to end Pakistan protests over blasphemy case
Pakistan's authorities have struck a deal with a hard-line Islamist party to end a protest over the acquittal of a Christian woman convicted of blasphemy. As part of the deal, proceedings will begin to bar Asia Bibi from leaving the country.
Religion | 681 hits | 1:45 AM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Pakistan's authorities have struck a deal with a hard-line Islamist party to end a protest over the acquittal of a Christian woman convicted of blasphemy. As part of the deal, proceedings will begin to bar Asia Bibi from leaving the country. How Canada barred adoptions from Muslim countries — and used Shariah law to do itReligion | 504 hits | 12:40 AM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Dozens of Canadian families were blocked from adopting from Pakistan and other Muslim countries after the Canadian government decided Shariah law prohibits adoption. But after an investigation by CBC's The Fifth Estate, that could change.Asia Bibi: Imran Khan attacks hardliners over court case
Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has attacked hardliners and appealed for calm after the acquittal of a Christian woman convicted of blasphemy.
Religion | 347 hits | 1:25 PM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has attacked hardliners and appealed for calm after the acquittal of a Christian woman convicted of blasphemy. Russian Orthodox Church breaks with Constantinople in row over Ukraine
The Russian Orthodox Church said on Monday it had decided to sever all relations with the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople in protest over its endorsement of Ukraine’s request for an “autocephalous”, or independent, church.Catholic priest and parishioners burn rainbow flag in an 'exorcism' ceremony
Rev. Paul Kalchik – a priest at the Resurrection Parish Church in Chicago – announced he would burn a rainbow pride flag that was once prominently displayed there.
Religion | 283 hits | 9:51 AM on Thursday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Rev. Paul Kalchik – a priest at the Resurrection Parish Church in Chicago – announced he would burn a rainbow pride flag that was once prominently displayed there. Mill Woods Sikh Gurdwara feeds thousands of people every weekend
Hundreds of people in Mill Woods take part in langar, a free vegetarian meal to all visitors made by volunteers in the Gurdwara’s community kitchen.Chinese officials force Christian to denounce faith amid 'escalating' crackdown
The Chinese government is destroying cross, burning bibles, closing down churches and forcing Christian believers to sign papers renouncing their faith as the crackdown on religious congregations in Beijing and several provinces intensifies.
Religion | 261 hits | 12:05 PM on Monday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The Chinese government is destroying cross, burning bibles, closing down churches and forcing Christian believers to sign papers renouncing their faith as the crackdown on religious congregations in Beijing and several provinces intensifies. Catholic priests accused of having oral sex in car spark international uproar
The arrests have led to swift action by the church and have drawn attention to its issues with priests' sexualityJewish couple to leave UK over anti-Semitism from Corbyn supporters
Mark Lewis, an ex Labour supporter who represented victims in the phone-hacking case, and Mandy Blumenthal said they are planning to move to Israel by the end of the year.
Religion | 476 hits | 10:15 PM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Mark Lewis, an ex Labour supporter who represented victims in the phone-hacking case, and Mandy Blumenthal said they are planning to move to Israel by the end of the year.Satanic Temple statue unveiled at the Arkansas State Capitol
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) —
Dozens attended a rally held by the Satanic Temple at the Arkansas State Capitol on Thursday.
Religion | 241 hits | 12:39 PM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) —
Dozens attended a rally held by the Satanic Temple at the Arkansas State Capitol on Thursday. Muslim actress Sara Khan is told to change religion after posting bikini picturesReligion | 815 hits | 12:23 AM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
An actress has sparked anger in India after she posted pictures of herself wearing a bikini while on holiday. Sara Khan, 29, who is Muslim, put pictures online during a holiday... Three mothers arrested at heavily armed 'extremist Muslim' compound in New MexicoReligion | 453 hits | 8:50 AM on Tuesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Sisters Hujrah Wahhaj, 38, and Subhanah Wahhaj, 35, were charged along with their sister-in-law Jany Leveille, 35 on Sunday and have all been charged with felony child abuse.Twelfth of July parades take place in Northern Ireland
Thousands of people - including ex-Ireland rugby star Brian O'Driscoll - watch the Orange Order marches.
Thousands of people - including ex-Ireland rugby star Brian O'Driscoll - watch the Orange Order marches.Muslim director of children's summer program booted from public pool
Children's summer program director Tahsiyn A. Ismaa'eel said that she and her kids were kicked out of Wilmington, Delaware public pool because of their clothes.
Religion | 620 hits | 2:20 AM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Children's summer program director Tahsiyn A. Ismaa'eel said that she and her kids were kicked out of Wilmington, Delaware public pool because of their clothes.Iranian teenager is arrested for posting dance videos on Instagram
Religion | 572 hits | 9:03 AM on Monday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Pink women-only parking spaces appear in Saudi Arabia
Thousands of women will take the wheel tomorrow as the conservative kingdom of Saudi Arabia tears up its decades-long rule.
Religion | 396 hits | 3:42 PM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Thousands of women will take the wheel tomorrow as the conservative kingdom of Saudi Arabia tears up its decades-long rule.Austria to shut seven 'political' mosques and expel imams
Religion | 756 hits | 11:09 AM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Religiously extreme couple loses child custody after stuffed lion purportedly transmitting the word of God acted as their lawyer
A B.C. couple whose religious views are too extreme even for churches and pastors and put them at odds with family, doctors, social workers and anyone else trying to help them with their daughter, have lost their battle for custody of her. Inside Britain's secretive sharia courtsReligion | 416 hits | 8:38 PM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
'Sharia courts - some enlightened, others brutally misogynistic, are on the rise in Britain. But how can we reconcile the ancient form of justice with British values?', asks David Jones.David Jones goes inside Britain's secretive sharia courts
'Sharia courts - some enlightened, others brutally misogynistic, are on the rise in Britain. But how can we reconcile the ancient form of justice with British values?', asks David Jones.
Religion | 312 hits | 2:43 PM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
'Sharia courts - some enlightened, others brutally misogynistic, are on the rise in Britain. But how can we reconcile the ancient form of justice with British values?', asks David Jones.Worshippers clutching AR-15 rifles hold commitment ceremony
Crown-wearing worshippers clutching AR-15 rifles drank holy wine and exchanged or renewed wedding vows in a commitment ceremony at a Pennsylvania church on Wednesday, prompting a nearby school to cancel classes.
Crown-wearing worshippers clutching AR-15 rifles drank holy wine and exchanged or renewed wedding vows in a commitment ceremony at a Pennsylvania church on Wednesday, prompting a nearby school to cancel classes.Pennsylvania church to bless couples toting AR-15 rifles
A Pennsylvania-based offshoot of the Unification Church is encouraging couples to bring their AR-15 rifles with them to a commitment ceremony in the Pocono Mountains, a half-mile from an elementary school.
A Pennsylvania-based offshoot of the Unification Church is encouraging couples to bring their AR-15 rifles with them to a commitment ceremony in the Pocono Mountains, a half-mile from an elementary school. Bride-to-be claims venue violating religious rights by denying all-halal menuReligion | 1037 hits | 7:47 PM on Tuesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A Dartmouth, N.S. woman says her religious rights are being violated because her request to have a fully halal menu at her wedding venue is being denied. Parents Are Making Their Children Drink Bleach to 'Cure' Them of Autism
Parents are making their children drink industrial bleach to "cure" them of autism, with the potentially deadly practice traced back to a cult in the United States.Back to Canada News
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