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The former member of Jehovah’s Witness recently shot numerous people inside their three-story kingdom hall. The shooter was only identified as Philipp F., who killed around six people, including an unborn child, and injured eight individuals, four of whom were in critical condition. READ MORE
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A technology company in India developed a robotic arm in 2017 to perform the "aarti" ceremony. Yet, the use of religious robots in this way has sparked growing arguments over the role that artificial intelligence and robotic technology should play in devotion and worship.READ MORE
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The Hillsong Church was accused by a Tasmanian independent member of parliament, Andrew Wilkie, of financial impropriety following the leakage of a document that provides a detailed summary of the misusing funds of the church. The founder and former senior pastor of the church allegedly spent the church's funds on private jets, luxury retreats, and other designer goods.READ MORE
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The lead teaching pastor of Travis Avenue Baptist Church, Drew Erickson was recently arrested for driving while Intoxicated with a kid under 15 and having an unlicensed weapon in his car. Several days after the arrest, the pastor decided to resign from his position due to personal reasons.READ MORE
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Hong Kong's most prominent Catholic cleric, Bishop Stephen Chow, will visit Beijing in April. The five-day tour of the bishop aims to bring attention to the purpose of the Diocese of Hong Kong, which is to serve as a conduit and to promote communication and collaboration between the two groups.READ MORE
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The Jamaica Baptist Union celebrates its173rd General Assembly at Boulevard Baptist Church on Washington Boulevard in Street. Dr. Scott Thumma, a professor at Hartford International University and the event's keynote speaker, presented the idea that spiritual needs have stayed consistent and important across cultures and societies.READ MORE
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Even though St. Fimbarrus Parish Church has been vacant for four years, the Parochial Church Council has barred women from becoming vicars. The Rev. Angela Berners-Wilson, the first woman ordained as a Church of England priest, called the resolution a "shame" and said it was terrible they were still without a vicar, but at least they let women serve as priests. READ MORE
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Arizona Christian University allegedly filed a lawsuit that the school district was motivated by anti-religious bigotry and violated the university's constitutional rights and Arizona's Free Exercise of Religion Act.READ MORE
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The Church of England has released a ceremonial oil in preparation for the coronation of King Charles III on May 6. The holy oil has been consecrated in Jerusalem and will no longer rely on ambergris.READ MORE
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Rt. Rev. Frank T. Griswold III of The Episcopal Church passed away on Sunday, Mar. 5, at 85 years old. His colleagues remembered him as a peaceable diplomat, a gentle priest who kept the church together and had a broad understanding, especially of the LGBTQ community.READ MORE
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The Nicaraguan government shut down two universities with ties to the Catholic Church one day after removing the legal status of 18 employer unions. The universities were given the order to pass all their information regarding students, teachers, study programs, and other details to the National Council of Universities (CNU).READ MORE
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41 congregations in Texas have formally withdrawn their membership from The United Methodist Church due to its stance on homosexuality. The denomination views homosexuality as "incompatible with Christian teaching" and does not permit the blessing of same-sex unions or the ordination of noncelibate homosexual clergy.READ MORE
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Politicians in Iraq who adhere to the Christian faith are working to overturn a law prohibiting the import and sale of alcoholic beverages. The Babylon Movement has filed a lawsuit against the government, claiming it violates democratic principles and contradicts a government regulation.READ MORE
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St. Joseph Parish Church is a historic church in Indiana built in the 19th century. On Friday, Mar. 3, a strong windstorm destroyed its entire roof. Luckily, no injuries have been reported, even when there are classes at the nearby primary school and houses across the street. The church still celebrated its fish dry event despite the damages caused by the windstorm Friday.READ MORE
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The International Survey of Catholic Women (ISCW) findings state that many women cannot speak their minds because of Catholic practices. However, they also discovered that despite being silenced, most participants say that maintaining their Catholic identity is essential to them and continue to practice their religion.READ MORE
The Sunday Assembly, also known as the “Atheist Church”, based in the United Kingdom is scheduled to have its first global assembly. The “church” is also known to have a branch and ...
World May 06, 2014 02:34 AM EDTThe leaders of the DPRK have been making very strong statements regarding human rights. A representative from the North Korean government has stated in a speech that the U.S. is a ‘living ...
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