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The events of Christ the record | Otago Daily Times News Online

The thirty-ninth annual game between Otago Boys’ High School and Christ’s College was played yesterday at Carisbrook in gloomy and fine weather. The pitch was in excellent condition and the match was played to cheers from fans of both teams. The teams having launched their respective battle cries, kicked off against the crosswind. The game […]

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Faith is what makes salvation possible

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) August 7 (Wisdom 18:6-9; Psalm 33; Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19; Luke 12:32-48) Time is a precious gift. How we use our time is an essential part of our spiritual life. Some people simply wait for events to pass them by without thinking about preparing or learning life lessons along […]

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Where to watch and stream The Reaping for free online

Cast: Hilary Swank David Morrissey Idris Elbe AnnaSophia Robb Stephen Rea Generators: Horror Director: Stephen Hopkins Release date: April 05, 2007 Katherine Morrissey, a former Christian missionary, lost her faith after the tragic death of her family. Now she applies her expertise to demystify religious phenomena. When a series of biblical plagues invade a small […]

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Lewis: Constitutional Contradictions in Religion

The First Amendment to the Constitution reads: “Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of any religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or restricting freedom of speech or of the press; or the right of the people to assemble peacefully and seek redress from the government for their grievances. Simple enough, right? Well […]

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Avalanche of Miracles, Salvation and Blessings on the First Day of the World’s Largest Healing Crusade with Pastor Chris

“All over the world, people have raised their voices to worship and praise God. The atmosphere was charged, the aura was filled with the presence of the Holy Spirit, and the praises rose like fragrant incense to the heavens. Mr. Olajide Babasola Christ Healing School Embassy Media Director, said. In her opening remarks, the Director […]

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The politics of religion have in no way favored Nigerians – Emami

Your party, the APC, finally settled for a ticket of the same faith. The North seems to be at home with the Muslim-Muslim ticket. Don’t you think this is a problem in the Niger Delta region where you come from? Some of us even supported Shettima’s candidacy. We advised Asiwaju to go find a good […]

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RMAC Cross Country Championships are coming to Durango – The Durango Herald

Volleyball home opener scheduled for September 10 Members of the Fort Lewis College women’s cross country team competed at Hillcrest Golf Club last season. FLC will host two competitions at Hillcrest this fall, including the RMAC Championships on November 5. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) The Fort Lewis College men’s and women’s cross country teams will host […]

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Local High School Volleyball Teams Ready to Hit the Court – Cross Timbers Gazette | Denton County South | mound of flowers

With volleyball season fast approaching, programs in South Denton County are gearing up for what promises to be another great year on the courts. Six local programs have qualified for the playoffs in 2021, and this season looks to be just as strong, if not better. Marcus’ volleyball team concluded 2021 with an overall record […]

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Signs, Wonders and Salvation of Souls | National Catholic Register

Sign language is, indeed, a language of love. When they see the name “Ponce de León”, most people think of the Spanish explorer who landed in Florida in 1513. But in 1520, another Ponce de León was born: Pedro Ponce de León. It is unfortunate that his story is not well known, as he was […]

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2023 elections will be all about religion – Lawal, ex-SGF, warns APC

Babahir Lawal July 29 (THEWILL) — Former Federation Cabinet Secretary Babachir Lawal has said the 2023 elections will be all about religion, launched by the All Progressives Congress (APC). Lawal spoke at the APC Northern Christian Leaders Summit in Abuja 2022 on Friday. Absolving Christians from bringing religion into Nigerian politics, Lawal warned that the […]

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How the True Cross came to Spain

According to tradition, the monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana, in northern Spain, houses the largest preserved fragment of the True Cross. Cantabria, in northern Spain, is houses one of Christianity’s most cherished relics. Following the tradition, the monastery houses the largest preserved fragment of the Lignum crucisthe (allegedly) True Cross on which Christ was […]

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The Salvation Army seeks volunteers for its council

review review The Salvation Army of Montgomery County is looking for dedicated volunteers to serve on the Advisory Board. Council members work together to run the annual Red Kettle campaign, as well as plan other activities throughout the year. There will be an information meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at New Hope Christian Church, 2746 […]

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Group of Muslim scholars advise critics of same-faith presidential ticket

THE Concerned Yoruba Muslim Scholars in Nigeria (CONYORMS) have risen to defend the decision of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to nominate two Muslims, Senators Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima, as candidates for the 2023 presidential election. CONYORMS, at a press conference in Ibadan, Oyo State, addressed by its Chairman General, Sheikh Abdulrasheed Mayaleke, urged […]

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What should freedom of religion look like in public schools?

The Supreme Court’s decision in Kennedy v. Bremerton School District last month reignited the conversation about the place of religion in public schools. While many fear the decision will undermine the traditional separation of church and state in public education, Northeast experts agree K-12 schools need to do better to recognize and honor the identity […]

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An Irish island receives a cross promised in a myth 1,500 years ago – in cardboard | Ireland

It’s over a thousand years out of date and made of cardboard rather than stone, but the people of Ireland’s most remote inhabited island have finally earned their cross. The 6.5-meter sculpture reached Tory Island, a windswept rock nine miles off the northwest coast of Ireland, on Wednesday, arguably restoring the tainted honor of a […]

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Summary of the diocesan report on the synod on synodality available online

Friday, July 29, 2022 By Linda Peterson Intermountain Catholic SALT LAKE CITY – The Diocese of Salt Lake City recently completed a summary report of listening sessions held across the state as part of a global effort to gather feedback from the faithful on the nature and mission of Catholic Church. This document has been […]

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Why religion should take a back seat on who rules Nigeria,

By Abba Dukawa Hunger and unspeakable hardship do not respect ethnicity orreligion. Just like the rain, whenever there’s a downpour, no one has a roofis always spared the reason why religion should not be a criteriawho rules the country. As the country gradually counts the months before a new election yearstill in 2023, the question […]

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The Salvation Army helps Keiki start the school year with new supplies

The Hilo Corps of the Salvation Army distributed 55 backpacks containing school supplies on Tuesday, July 26. (Photo courtesy of Hilo Corps Officer Capt. Sam LeMar) School starts next week, and the Salvation Army is helping to ensure Big Island students return to classrooms with enough supplies to start another year of learning. The Hilo […]

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Book Review: “The Flag, the Cross, and the Station Wagon: A Grizzled American Reflects on His Suburban Childhood and Wonders What Happened,” Bill McKibben | Books | Seven days

Click to enlarge Courtesy of Nancie Battaglia Bill McKibben | The Flag, the Cross and the Station Wagon: An Aging American Looks Back on His Suburban Childhood and Wonders What Happened by Bill McKibben, Henry Holt, 240 pages. $27.99. […]

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The link through religion through iconography and festivals in Goa

The proper technical term for the veneration of Mary, in the Catholic Church, is hyperdulia. This means a higher level than dulia – the veneration of saints – but less than latria, degree of adoration reserved for the Holy Trinity. Marie is the only character who can receive hyperdulia. This subtle refinement of the gradations […]

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Patron of pilgrims wants peace in Nigeria

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), Reverend Yakubu Pam, has advised Christian pilgrims to the Holy Land to pray for peace in Nigeria.Pam, represented by NCPC Director of Planning, Research and Program Development, Mr. Sonny Ebiyaibo, made this known in Nazareth, Israel during the 2021 main pilgrimage to Israel and Jordan.This […]

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Alex G shares new single, “Cross the Sea”

Alex G (Alex Giannascoli) has shared another single, “Cross the Sea”, from his forthcoming ninth album god save the animalsout September 23. Continuing to throw curveballs, the artist’s warped new track is a complete departure from the wispy riffs and nonchalant vocals of “Runner,” yet both shine with unrelenting devotion. Falling somewhere between disturbing and […]

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Pope apologizes for ‘catastrophic’ school policy in Canada

MASKWACIS, Alta. (AP) — Pope Francis on Monday issued a historic apology for the Catholic Church’s cooperation with Canada’s “catastrophic” policy on residential schools, saying the forced assimilation of Indigenous peoples into Christian society destroyed their cultures, separated families and marginalized generations. “I am deeply sorry,” Francis said to the applause of school survivors and […]

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How Roosters Changed Uniforms To Fit Sonny Bill Williams’ Religion As Manly Pride Drama Continues

How the Roosters changed their uniform because it went against Sonny Bill Williams’ religious beliefs – as the Sea Eagles refuse to back down on the Pride jersey Cross-Code Superstar Sonny Bill Williams Opened Up About His Religious Beliefs Would not wear jerseys with gambling links – including Roosters sponsor Unibet In 2020, Unibet accepted […]

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NBA UK Tweet Multi-sport connection with Chelsea’s Christian Pulisic.

The basketball league’s Twitter account took advantage of the Blues’ recent trip to the heart of the sport in the United States. With American star Pulisic being part of the Chelsea squad during their time in the United States, the NBA tweeted a picture of his jersey next to Orlando Magic basketball player RJ Hampton. […]

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Chattanooga Salvation Army Helps Homeless Beat Heat | Local News

High temperatures and humidity can make a miserable day outdoors. They can also be dangerous and even deadly, especially to our unprotected population. Joia Wilson has been homeless for several years and lives in her tent without an air conditioner, during Chattanooga’s scorching summer months, like dozens of other unhoused Chattanoogans. “So many people pass […]

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Ian Mond criticizes Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh – Locus Online

LapvoneOttessa Moshfegh (Jonathan Cape 978-0-59330-026-8, $27.00, 272pp, hc) June 2022. It should come as no surprise to anyone who has followed Ottessa Moshfegh’s career that her fourth novel, Lapvone, takes place in a medieval stronghold. Starting with the publication of Mcglue – an experimental short story about the dark and violent exploits of a 19th […]

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‘Lunch Bunch’ helps feed children amid cost of living crisis

Church volunteers come from a diverse group including church, community and schools with people from local agencies who will make sure each individual feels special at Lunch Bunch. Jan Scott, the coordinator has good links with local schools built over several years. Jan said: “School staff help alert us to vulnerable families during the holidays. […]

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Fashola endorses Tinubu, says religion should have no place in public space

Nigerian Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fasholadeclared his support for choosing his former principal as his running mate ahead of the 2023 election. Mr Fashola, in an interview broadcast on Channels Television on Sunday, endorsed the choice of Kashim Shettima as the running mate of All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate Bola Tinubu. MM. […]

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UN Security Council to vote on extending cross-border aid to Syria

BEIRUT: Patriarch Bechara Boutros Al-Rahi has expressed the church’s growing dismay at the arrest of a senior Lebanese Maronite cleric. The move “deliberately constitutes an attack on the Maronite patriarchy and its powers”, Al-Rahi told a crowd of protesters gathered in the courtyard of the patriarch’s home church in Dimane on Sunday. Archbishop Musa Al-Hajj, […]

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Whale Beaches on Stewart Island

A few weeks ago, occupants of two motorboats in Paterson’s Inlet, Stewart Island, saw a whale floating in about two fathoms of water in a quiet cove near the shore. The whale was so still it was thought dead at first, but soon there was a puff of steam, a heaving of its back, and […]

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Making History, Pennsylvania Recognizes Liberty Bell of Allentown – Times News Online

Published on July 23, 2022 at 08:07 The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, in partnership with the Reformed UCC of Zion and the Liberty Bell Museum, dedicated an official marker at noon this month, commemorating the Liberty Bell hideout. Introductory addresses were Liberty Museum Board Chairman Dr. Dennis Blankowitsch, Lehigh Valley Historian Frank Whelan, and […]

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Martin Blog (7/23): 2022 Western Iowa Conference Cross Country Preview | Sports

(KMAland) – The 2021-22 sports calendar year ended yesterday, and it’s now on to the fall 2022-23 sports previews. Thanks to the random number generator, the Western Iowa conference cross-country preview is first (unless you count all those football previews). Class 2A District 8 Overview Class A District 7 Overview Class 3A District 1 Overview […]

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Arming religion for politics

It is said that man is both a physical and a spiritual being. In this bodily framework, he is aware of the need to prepare for the hereafter. He believes that if he wants to escape the punishment of his evil ways in this life in the hereafter, he must cleanse himself of all forms […]

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Their cross to bear – for 33 miles

COEUR d’ALENE — Robbie Walden enjoys walking. He appreciates more when he is joined by a large crowd and they carry a cross. Next weekend, Walden and his wife, Yvonne, will lead a 33-mile crosswalk in Coeur d’Alene. “It’s a great way for the body of Christ to come together in fellowship, while participating in […]

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Manchester United vs Aston Villa live stream online: Get the club’s friendly football live stream in India for free

Manchester United have looked anything but a chicken-hearted side playing a run-of-the-mill brand of football like they did last season on their tour of Thailand and Australia. They played three and won them all convincingly. Their tour continues with a game against another Premier League side at Aston Villa in Perth. Erik Ten Haag would […]

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AMERICA/BRAZIL – “Fake news, religion and politics”: online course to fight misinformation and strengthen commitment to truth

AMERICA/BRAZIL – “Fake news, religion and politics”: online course to fight misinformation and strengthen commitment to truth Brasilia (Agenzia Fides) – “Developing the ability to verify information, exercising the Christian attitude of spreading the truth and forming a network of information verifiers in the Church”: this is the objective of the course in “Fake News, […]

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Religion: We Are Better Than That – Morgan Hill Times

My great-grandfather was a bishop in a small Christian denomination who started preaching on street corners. Crowds gathered to hear his message of God’s love. Eventually, he founded a church in Dayton, Ohio’s poorest district, conducting standing-room-only services. I look up to my great-grandfather, but I’m an Episcopal priest and we don’t usually preach on […]

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New Salvation Army officers arrive at Carson City Corps | Carson City Nevada News

Jeri Chadwell, Salvation Army Salvation Army captains Holly and Immanuel Beeson are used to starting from scratch. In fact, all Salvation Army officers are because their assignments usually change every few years – leaving them to pack up and move to another corps in another part of the country to continue the Army’s mission. Salvation […]

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The history of salvation is restoration

Man was created by God in union with God. Through sin, man has lost this blessed union with God. God became man so that man would be reunited with God, restoring the beauty and love that is found in this unitive and relational grace. The history of salvation is restoration. We should all be restaurateurs. […]

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Notes on Religion: July 21, 2022

Outdoor Celtic music concert The Wilbraham-Sarah The Fiddler Outdoor Celtic Music Concert will be held Saturday, July 23 from 1-3:45 p.m. on the lawn of Christ the King Epiphany Church, 758 Main St., across from Rice’s Farm. Bring your garden chair and/or blanket. Admission is free, donations are accepted to support the Minnechaug Land Trust. […]

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‘This bill declares war on parents’: California bill allows children to cross state lines for gender surgery, could protect ‘kidnappers’

California pro-family organizations are sounding the alarm over a bill they say could empower state courts to seize children’s ‘temporary emergency jurisdiction’ if they come to California to transgender medication, surgery, or mental health care. The California Family Council and the Pacific Justice Institute are warning against the bill known as SB 107, which calls […]

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CAN denies ‘bishops’ who witnessed Shettima unveiling

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has disavowed “bishops” who attended the inauguration of All Progressives Congress (APC) vice-presidential candidate Kashim Shettima. CAN described them as desperadoes who attended the event for themselves. Reverend Joseph John Hayab, Vice President of CAN (19 Northern States and Abuja) and its President in Kaduna State, said so in […]

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Listen to Soccer Mommy’s dark cover of REM’s “Losing My Religion”

Soccer Mommy has shared a dark new cover of REM’s “Losing My Religion” – listen to it below. Sophie Allison shared the cover as part of Deezer’s new “InVersions 90s Project,” which features 16 covers of classic 90s tracks. Other project participants include Arya Starr, who covered TLC’s “No Scrubs.” , and Priya Ragu covering […]

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Salvation Army to manage operations of Centennial Campground for homeless Anchorage residents

Tents inside Centennial Park earlier this month. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen) The Salvation Army will provide ‘on-site management of client care’ at the Centennial Campground, where about 200 unprotected Anchorage residents now live after Mayor Dave Bronson’s administration began directing and transporting the people at the end of last month. The administration announced the change in […]

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Oregonian pleads guilty in meth and marijuana trafficking scheme | USAO-WDPA

PITTSBURGH, PA – A former resident of Grants Pass, Oregon, has pleaded guilty in federal court to violations of federal narcotics and money laundering laws related to a nine-month Title III wiretap investigation into the drug trafficking in and around Jefferson, Clearfield, and Allegheny counties, U.S. Attorney Cindy Chung announced today. George Charlan, 34, pleaded […]

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John Cooper School graduates go to 74 different schools

THE WOODLANDS, TX – The John Cooper School graduated 117 students from the Class of 2022 on May 20 in an on-campus ceremony. These students will travel across the United States and internationally to 74 different universities. “We are proud of this promotion. They faced unprecedented challenges in their senior high school years,” said Laura […]

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Religion influences views on abortion in El Paso after Roe v. wade

While surveys show that Americans remain more supportive of abortion access than they oppose it, the importance of religion in people’s lives often shapes their views on the topic, according to the experts. So when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last month, many people with strong religious beliefs — especially Christian conservatives — […]

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Evacuation shelter opens for Agua Fire

MARIPOSE— The Central Valley Red Cross is opening an evacuation shelter at New Life Christian Fellowship (5089 Cole Road, Mariposa, CA 95338) for evacuees affected by the Agua Fire in Mariposa. Evacuation order: Tout Agua Fria Rd and Gold Leaf Rd Fire Advisory Area: (this is not an evacuation order, it is simply to notify […]

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The Recorder – Your Religion News: July 16, 2022

Sunday: Barry Deitz is a speaker BERNARDSTON — On Sunday, July 17, Bernardston Unitarians meet at the 1739 Unitarian Church on Church Street. Barry Deitz leads the service at 11:30 a.m. To attend via Zoom, send your name and email to 413-330-0807. Lynne Walker will provide our music. Our next summer service, August 7, welcomes […]

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NIWA threatens to sanction boat operators without life jackets

The Mission to Seafarers (MTS) said it would partner with the Nigerian Maritime Law Association (NMLA) to protect its members who are victimized on board ships.The partnership, MTS said, would also release seafarers who may be arrested and victimized in Nigeria for offenses or crimes committed by their shipowners.The Chairman of Management Committee, MTS, Lagos, […]

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Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Keep race and religion apart in a Sri Lankan stimulus package

It is debatable whether Colombo would have put itself at the mercy of Beijing to this extent had it not been for the Indian factor. It seems distant, but newspaper footage of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla attending a Hindu puja to unveil a massively expanded version of Ashoka’s Lion […]

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90 Day Fiancé Cast Members Who Have Converted to Their Partner’s Religion

90 day fiance Season 9 newcomers Yve Arellano and Mohamed Abdelhamed left fans spellbound last month after the pair visited a local mosque together in Yve’s home state of New Mexico. Mohamed revealed what he was looking for in a significant other, insisting that Yve is ready to convert to Islam because he doesn’t want […]

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LCCC Graduates, 2022 – Times News Online

Lehigh Carbon Community College held its 55th annual commencement ceremony on May 16 at the PPL Center in downtown Allentown. The launch recognized the more than 950 students who earned degrees, certificates, or associate degrees in December 2021, May 2022, and August 2022. LCCC President Dr. Ann D. Bieber presided over the ceremonies. Graduates include: […]

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Proposed BARMM Labor Code Gets Cross-Cutting Support

COTABATO CITY, Philippines — Stakeholders have approved a draft regional labor code pending in parliament in Bangsamoro, intended in part to bolster the socio-economic goals of the Mindanao peace process. Cross-cutting support for the measure, proposed by Bangsamoro member of parliament Romeo Sema, began to mount this week after a regional labor summit here five […]

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Virginia Tech MLB draft prospect Gavin Cross manages to stay relaxed

In his own words, Gavin Cross is “a pretty cold, low-key guy from Tennessee.” Over the past year, the Virginia Tech outfielder has played for the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team, hosted his second straight All-ACC first-team season, and helped lead the Hokies to their first-ever appearance in the Super Regionals. It’s all set to […]

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How to watch the World Athletics Championships online and on TV

The World Athletics Championships kick off at Eugene’s Hayward Field on Friday, kicking off 10 days of international competition that will see Britain’s athletics stars try to make their mark on the world stage. Dina Asher-Smith and Katarina Johnson-Thompson are among those who defended their Doha titles three years ago, while Keely Hodgkinson and Laura […]

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Facts about Religion in America: Do Christians Face Discrimination?

Most Americans agree that Christians are treated worse today than they were in the past. Yet a significant minority think they complain too much. These are among the findings included in a new report on religious tolerance from Lifestyle Research, which regularly conducts surveys of American religious life. The data showed that even non-Christians are […]

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Salvation Army Obtains State Permission for Allentown Project | Business premises

After months of negotiations with state historic preservation officials and neighbors, the Salvation Army of Greater Buffalo Regional Services is ready to redesign its 2.9-acre resort along the Main Street – including the demolition of four of its five buildings, one of which was deemed part of a historic district. “We’re trying to better align […]

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Could a “religion-free” calendar on the scale of the solar system be the future?

Chinese space scientists have proposed that the calendar should not have a religion or even Earth as its center. —NASA/Unsplash Space scientists come up with a timeline for not having religion or Earth as the center. In outer space, timing is a major challenge. Right now, the Greenwich meridian is the point of reference. Chinese […]

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Where to watch and stream The Champion for free online

Best Sites to Watch The Champion – Last Updated July 14, 2022 Unfortunately The champion is not available to stream, buy or rent on major platforms. We will update this article when it becomes available for streaming. Cast: Stefano Accorsi Andrea Carpenzano Ludovica Martino Anita Caprioli Mario Sgueglia Generators: The comedy Drama Director: Leonardo d’Agostini […]

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DON DAVIS: Living on which side of the cross | faith and values

Years ago I heard a sermon from the Bible verse Matthew 27:22, where Pontius Pilate asked people, “What then shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” The Bible says they answered, “Crucify him!” To the astonishment of the majority present at the service, the minister said: “If I had been there, I too […]

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Weiner & Paras Announce OpEdNews Features: Catholic Pelosi Religion Abuse, Great Britain Hong Kong Silence

Robert Weiner WASHINGTON, DC, USA, July 13, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Former White House spokesperson Robert Weiner and policy analyst Abby Paras just had two op-eds featured in OpEdNews. In the first article, they argue that the abuse of Nancy Pelosi by the Catholic Church through Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone’s refusal to give her communion due […]

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Questions from listeners about abortion, salvation and the virtual church

How can pro-life Christians engage in meaningful conversations about abortion with their pro-choice friends? Is going to church online the same as sitting in the sanctuary on a Sunday morning? And what is Russell Moore’s new book about? Russell Moore answers all these questions and more in this episode of The Russell Moore Show. Hear […]

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Some Serious Thoughts on Sanity, Common Sense, and Salvation

There was a time when reason reigned… above all. The parents are related. Children were allowed to be children. Adults knew children were children, and children knew adults made the world safe. But that has changed, and the results are horrible! Oh, we’ve always had idiots and immoral people – not just politicians – who […]

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Ayade approves 100% salary increase for Cross River judicial workers – Igbere TV

Cross River Governor Ben Ayade has approved a 100% increase in pay and welfare for state court workers, reports IgbereTV The Governor’s Special Media Advisor, Mr. Christian Ita, revealed this in a statement Tuesday in Calabar. He said the Governor announced the salary increase during the swearing in of the new President of the Customary […]

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Opinion: Retribution is not the way to go

Debt: “Something owed.” Retribution: “Something given or demanded in return.” Reimbursing a debt is normal, obligatory; retribution is not. Retribution can be effective, it can work. If one person steals another and the thief is caught, it is reasonable that the thief should be obliged to reimburse the stolen person. The thief has not only […]

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We are all responsible for protecting freedom of religion or belief

Religious freedom is under threat in many countries.(Photo: Unsplash/Gift Habeshaw) It is a known fact that violations against persons of religion or belief are indicative of violations of many other human rights in the same context. It is also now understood that the problem is beyond the ability of any individual, organization, community or even […]

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Cross Catholic Outreach helps feed Ukrainians, providing other aid

WASHINGTON, DC – “We call ourselves premier first responder providers,” said Jim Cavnar, president of Cross Catholic Outreach. Based in Boca Raton, Florida, the international Catholic charity has helped the world’s most vulnerable people with $3.3 billion in total assistance in more than 85 countries since its founding in 2001 by Cavnar and a small […]

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New coronavirus mutant raises concerns in India and beyond

The rapidly evolving coronavirus has spawned another super-contagious omicron mutant that is worrying scientists as it gains traction in India and appears in many other countries, including the United States. Scientists say the variant – called BA.2.75 – may be able to spread quickly and evade immunity from vaccines and previous infections. It is unclear […]

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Chris Hemsworth’s film will cross Rs 237 crore worldwide

Thor: Love and Thunder, which stars Chris Hemsworth, was a huge commercial success both at home and abroad. According to reports, the film will cross the Rs 50 crore milestone in India in four days. Bangalore, first published on July 11, 2022 at 11:05 a.m. IST The film starring Chris Hemsworth received the biggest opening […]

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Ooni advocates for the survival of Yoruba culture and history

The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. Ojaja IIhas tasked governments at all levels, especially in the South West, to ensure the sustenance of Yoruba culture and history for the growth of the region. The royal father who made the bugle call in Ile-Ife, Osun State this weekend when the chairman […]

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Salvation Army, Chautauquas once met at Lake Bluff

For the past few years, the most likely disturber of the peace on a balmy day in Lake Bluff has been a rehearsal of its Precision Power Mower Drill Team, a crowd pleaser at North Shore parades. But many summers ago, the culprit was One-Armed Murphy, who woke everyone within earshot to his pounding on […]

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On Religion: Norm Macdonald Tackles Questions About Life Beyond | faith and values

Comedians frequently shoot taboo targets, but that wasn’t what Norm Macdonald was doing when he tackled Down syndrome while recording what became Netflix’s new ‘Nothing Special’ stand-up special. “I love people with Down syndrome,” Macdonald said, in an audienceless performance filled with his familiar pauses and puzzled expressions. “I wish I had Down syndrome, and […]

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Salvation in theology for Australia’s declining churches?

The mad left will rejoice at the results of a recent US Gallup poll which found that belief in God in this country has suffered a six-point drop since 2017, with only 81% now believing in the existence of God. Whereas the question posed by Gallup was that of a generic God: “Do you believe […]

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Washburn Fire continues to threaten Yosemite

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK-The Washburn Fire is currently burning within the boundaries of Yosemite National Park (YNP) near the Mariposa Grove area. The Mariposa Grove is closed indefinitely. The Wawona community was evacuated, including park residents, employees and visitors. We will add updates to this article, please check back often. Useful links are at the bottom […]

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Millions of Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha | Religious News

Millions of Muslims around the world – including countries like Afghanistan, Libya, Egypt, Kenya and Yemen – celebrate Eid al-Adha, one of the biggest holidays in the Islamic calendar. . Known as the “Feast of Sacrifice”, the revered observance coincides with the final rites of the annual Hajj in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. Eid al-Adha […]

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Think of the cross like this and you won’t run away from it

Accepting the cross means accepting reality and living the life I have as Christ taught. Today’s readings can be found here. Matthew 10:24-33 Reflection “A disciple is not above his master, nor a servant above his master; it suffices that the disciple be like his master, and the servant like his master. If they called […]

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Moxey to compete in cross country for Bobcats | Sports

PERU — Amyra Moxey has achieved many successful milestones in her life by using her intelligence and work ethic in everything she does. She plans to hit the same types of winning cross-country trails at Peru State College next season. Moxey has signed a letter of intent to compete in cross country for the Bobcats. […]

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A person belonging to another religion cannot be prevented from entering the temple if he has faith in this Hindu deity: Madras High Court

Speaking strongly to a petitioner asking that non-Hindus should not be allowed to participate in the Kumbabishegam festival of Arulmighu Adikesava Perumal Thirukovil in Thiruvattar, the Madras High Court held that a person belonging to any religion should neither be prevented or prohibited from entering a temple. The petition was filed by a certain C. […]

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‘Leave It at the Cross’: Former lesbian teacher on what changed her heart

A former professor of women’s studies at Syracuse University recently shared her personal journey from lesbian feminist to Christ follower. During an episode of The Becket Cook Show, Rosaria Butterfield explained how converting to Christianity drastically changed her life, identity and relationships. Butterfield noted that her story of coming to faith began while working on […]

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Dedication of the cross attracts 130 baptisms in Arnhem Land

A large number of Aboriginal people showed up for baptism in the Caddell River during a recent dedication ceremony at Gochan Jiny-jirra – Caddell Homeland, about 38 km southeast of Maningrida in the West of the Land of Arnhem. “The Holy Spirit is working in West Arnhem Land,” exclaims Lindsay Parkhill, a bush chaplain for […]

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Hawaii Museum Revisits History of Transgender Healers

HONOLULU (AP) — More than 500 years ago, Hawaiians placed four rocks on a Waikiki beach to honor visitors to the court of the king of Tahiti who healed the sick. They were “mahu,” which in Hawaiian language and culture refers to a person with a male and female dual-spirit and a mixture of gender […]

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Regina Hall Twerks for Salvation in Hilarious ‘Honk for Jesus. Save your soul.’ Trailer

Steve Swisher Have you ever wanted to witness the epic collapse of a mega-church? I mean, who hasn’t? Regina Room and Sterling K. Brown watch everything they’ve built come crashing down – rightly so – in the first trailer for Honk for Jesus. Save your soul. After a series of scandals threatens to bring down […]

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Use of a trademark by an online service provider: the opinion of AG Szpunar in the Louboutin/Amazon case – Trademark

This article was written in collaboration with Marianna Riedo Advocate General Maciej Szpunar delivered his opinion in Joined cases C-184/2021 and C-148/2021initiated by the famous French shoe designer Christian Louboutin against Amazonin its dual capacity as a supplier – an online marketplace – and as a distributor of products. The referral to the Court of […]

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A life between salvation and abandonment” is a powerful message of God’s saving grace

MEADVILLE, PA (PRWEB) July 07, 2022 “Alone, empty and crying out: a life between salvation and abandonment”: a powerful reminder that God is always ready to meet someone where they are and to encourage them to return to the right path. “Alone, Empty, and Screaming: A Lifetime between Salvation and Surrender” is the creation […]

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When it comes to abortion, do Catholics impose their religion on others?

A Reflection for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings: Deuteronomy 30:10-14 Colossians 1:15-20 Luke 10:25-37 Do Catholics try to impose their religion on others? Or, following the disappearance of Roe v. Wade, is an old prejudice being rearranged by those who perceive Christian moral teaching as personally limiting? “Keep your religion away from my […]

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Uganda’s Asian exodus revisited – Voice Online

The Curve Theater in Leicester has revealed the full cast who will join this summer to mark the 50th anniversary of Uganda’s exodus to Asia. Finding Home: The Ugandan Asian Story of Leicester at 50 will see more than 40 community members take the stage at Curve’s Studio Theatre. Community production Made at Curve features […]

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Our neighbor and our salvation

Nan Palmero: Love Your Neighbor / flickr We must love our neighbors as ourselves. We must take care of them and their needs, just as we take care of our own. This love should motivate us so that we do not just live for ourselves, but rather live for others. We are not meant to […]

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Religion and State – OrissaPOST

AAccording to a Pew Research Center survey in March this year, 61% of Americans think abortion should be legal in most cases. Even so, the United States Supreme Court struck down the constitutional right to abortion established in its 1973 decision Roe v. Wade. No wonder the reaction was fierce. Democratic congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has […]

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Breaking down the changes to the WPIAL 2022-23 cross-country roster

By: Bill Hartlep Tuesday, July 5, 2022 | 11:15 a.m. Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review Hampton’s Kevyn Fish runs to the finish line in the Class AAA girls race during the WPIAL Cross Country Championships on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at the University of California, Pennsylvania. Chaz Palla | Tribune-Review Latrobe’s Emerson Skatell finished third in […]

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Restored Holy Family site in Minya – Heritage – Al-Ahram Weekly

Atop the cliffs of Gabal Al-Teir, in the Upper Egypt Governorate of Minya, stands the rock-hewn Monastery and Church of the Virgin Mary, with its distinguished architecture and magnificent views of the Nile Valley overlooking carefully cultivated fields and lush palm groves. According to tradition, the area is called Gabal Al-Teir, which means Mountain of […]

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Government ministerial meeting on freedom of religion or belief must be more than a forum for discussion

The International Ministerial Conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB), to be held in London on July 5-6, will bring together government officials and members of civil society from around the world to discuss pressing global threats to the FoRB, and most importantly, how the international community can respond. This last point is crucial; […]

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Ex-Holy Cross FB player Damion Baker shot and killed – The Capital Sports Report

By Anthony Caruso III | Editor At least two former college football players were killed over the July 4 holiday weekend. Former Boise State Broncos player Greg Grimes was fatally shot early Monday morning. Grimes died in a shooting outside a nightclub in Sacramento, California. Death (Photo by Pixabay) Damion Baker, former Holy Cross Crusaders […]

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The 4th of July and Revisionist History: What Really About Religion and Our Founding Fathers?

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, and that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, and that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” What to think of such a Declaration, almost 250 years later? Here are some thoughts. It is a […]