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A religious studies and social work program in Washington State will open next year, and the university will hire more than 100 students in the fall, to help it attract more students.The Washington State University Religious Studies and Social Work Program, which began its 2017-18 academic year, will offer classes in Islamic studies, history, psychology, […]

When I first heard of the new religious movements I was excited.I thought it was great that the new religion movement would be more inclusive, but I was worried that they would be too much of a step too far.I was hoping that the people who had started the movement would eventually move on and […]

You’ve heard it said that the best part of a busy day is a quiet moment in your bed.And in that moment, a place that you’ve never really considered or even thought about before is revealed to you.The Bible has a story for that.And for the past couple of decades, there’s been a trend among […]

Religious tolerance is defined as the acceptance of people of any religion, no matter their beliefs, in return for protection from discrimination, violence or other harm.It is an important principle to uphold.Religious tolerance also applies to people of all religions, but some people find it difficult to define it.So how can you tell if a […]

Religious exemptions are used by some people to avoid paying taxes on a property.But the practice is controversial and some argue that religious exemptions are not enough to protect children from being discriminated against.1:19 PM ET Mon, 18 Nov 2017 | 01:05

A teenager from Alabama is telling MTV News that she is now a devout Muslim and wants to marry a “Muslim.”Jana Winter told the network that she’s still adjusting to life as a Muslim and says she is “deeply sorry” for the way she was treated during the election.She says she doesn’t think she’s ever […]

As we head into the new year, many of us will want to thank God for the birthday cards we’ve received from various card companies.However, a new study by a team of researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) finds that there are many more religious birthday wish cards than we know. According to the […]

Pope Francis is known for being outspoken and a strong advocate for social justice.So, it’s no surprise that the pope was quick to criticize anti-LGBT bigotry during a recent visit to Argentina.Speaking in Argentina’s capital, Buenos Aires, on Thursday, the pope said he was “not a believer” in the so-called “religious extremism” that was being […]

Argentina is set to pay more than $3bn for the burial of more than 100 miners who went missing during an industrial accident in the northern state of Santa Cruz, officials said on Tuesday.The mining accident happened in the Santa Cruz mining town of Maza, where a company called Amalgamated Mining Ltd.was working when it […]

In Beijing, Chinese people spend their holidays with a wide variety of cultural symbols, including religious statues, religious gardens, and traditional Chinese songs and poems.But this year, Christmas has become a huge commercial opportunity.The country’s Communist Party has invested heavily in Christmas decorations and decorations for religious holidays.The National Tourism Administration has said that a […]