First Female Bishop Ordained. On Jan. 26, 2015, Libby Lane made history when she became the Church of England’s first female bishop. She was ordained the Bishop of Stockport and serves in the Diocese of Chester, which is located in central England. The ceremony t…
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Religion and Marijuana. On Nov. 5, 2014, Alaska became the fourth state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, also known as cannabis. Some religious leaders and theologians are struggling with their stance on this issue. They are in the middle of a debate …
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A Divine Year for Religious Movies. Hollywood is not known for its affinity for religion, other than the worship of blockbusters. However, the movie industry seems to be changing its tune when it comes to making films with biblical themes. 2014 was a particularly p…
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Gods Love We Deliver. A bumper sticker advises: “Love people. Cook them good food.” Countless mothers and fathers follow this advice every day for their families. Chefs go to work to live out the ideal of preparing good food to please people at a very d…
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Gay Marriage Goes to the Supreme Court. Announcing the acceptance of four appeals that relate to issues of same-sex marriage in America, the U.S. Supreme Court takes the first step toward addressing directly one of the hottest political questions of the past decade…
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There is an app for just about everything these days and that includes ones for people who want some religion on their phones or tablets. Whether you are Christian, Jewish, Mormon or Buddhist there is an app for you.
The Bible
The Bible, created by YouVersi…
Ebola is still a serious problem in West Africa. According to a January 2015 World Health Organization (WHO) report, 8,810 of the 22,092 people infected with the disease have died. While the situation appears to be slightly improving in Sierra Leone and Liberia, t…
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Jediism largely evolved from the popular Star Wars movies. The observance of the “Force,” as well as the principles and philosophies of the Jedi knights, are the foundation of the religion. The followers acknowledge the importance of the movies on their religio…
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There are many diverse religions and almost every day is sacred for somebody, some place in the world. Having awareness and respect for different world religions and holidays, even if they differ from one’s own beliefs, can help you better navigate an increasingl…
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Beads in traditional Mardi Gras Colors
After New Year’s Eve, the next big party of the year is Mardi Gras. Also known as Fat Tuesday and Carnivale, the holiday takes place on February 17 this year. The celebratory aspect of this annual event is now the main focus…