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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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 | 207395 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.
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'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 | 207845 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.Vatican recognises French monks killed in Algeria as martyrs
The Vatican on Saturday declared seven French Trappist monks beheaded by Islamists in Algeria in 1996 as martyrs, paving the way for their beatification - the first step towards sainthood.
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The Vatican on Saturday declared seven French Trappist monks beheaded by Islamists in Algeria in 1996 as martyrs, paving the way for their beatification - the first step towards sainthood.Pope shocks Chile by accusing sex abuse victims of slander
Pope Francis accused victims of Chile's most notorious pedophile of slander Thursday, an astonishing end to a visit meant to help heal the wounds of a sex abuse scandal that has cost the Catholic Church its credibility in the country.
Pope Francis accused victims of Chile's most notorious pedophile of slander Thursday, an astonishing end to a visit meant to help heal the wounds of a sex abuse scandal that has cost the Catholic Church its credibility in the country. Muslims fear backlash over hijab hoax as school takes heat for press conferenceReligion | 211854 hits | 11:51 AM on Tuesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
After Toronto police concluded that an 11-year-old girl in a hijab was never attacked by a stranger wielding scissors, critics are questioning her school’s decision to hold a news conference where she told reporters her story. Christians around the world celebrate Epiphany
In some Orthodox Christian countries, Christmas Day is celebrated on Jan. 7. In a special mass for the Epiphany on Jan.6 , Pope Francis implored Christians to resist "the thirst for power and for riches." Muslim group asks for Jan. 29 day of remembrance for 2017 mosque shootingReligion | 207748 hits | 12:14 AM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
One of Canada's most prominent Muslim groups is asking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to designate the anniversary of the 2017 Quebec City mosque shooting as an official day of remembrance.Turkish child marriage religious document sparks anger
Opposition MPs demand an inquiry after a religious body implies girls as young as nine could marry.
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Opposition MPs demand an inquiry after a religious body implies girls as young as nine could marry.Pope calls for refugee commitments in 2018, rejection of 'empty consumerism'
Pope Francis on Monday recommended jettisoning life's "useless baggage" in 2018, including what he called "empty chatter" and banal consumerism, and focusing instead on building a peaceful and welcoming world, particularly for refugees and migrants.
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Pope Francis on Monday recommended jettisoning life's "useless baggage" in 2018, including what he called "empty chatter" and banal consumerism, and focusing instead on building a peaceful and welcoming world, particularly for refugees and migrants. ISIS defeat means Christians celebrate Christmas in MosulReligion | 207628 hits | 11:42 AM on Monday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Christians celebrated Christmas in Iraq's second city of Mosul for the first time in four years today. As hymns rang out one exiled worshipper said it showed that 'life is returning to Mosul'.Death threat sent to Amir Khan over Christmas tree picture
The Bolton-born former boxer, who is a practicing Muslim, posted a photo of the tree on Instagram yesterday night, saying his three-year-old would like it when she woke up.
Religion | 207187 hits | 12:36 AM on Thursday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The Bolton-born former boxer, who is a practicing Muslim, posted a photo of the tree on Instagram yesterday night, saying his three-year-old would like it when she woke up.Pope Francis wants to change words to the Lord's Prayer
Pope Francis said the Roman Catholic Church should adopt a better translation of the phrase 'lead us not into temptation' in the Lord's Prayer, saying it could be misinterpreted.
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Pope Francis said the Roman Catholic Church should adopt a better translation of the phrase 'lead us not into temptation' in the Lord's Prayer, saying it could be misinterpreted.ISIS brides returning home and raising the next generation of jihadist martyrs
The plan to use women to launch the Islamic State's next incarnation involves female returnees teaching the glories of the caliphate to their offspring
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The plan to use women to launch the Islamic State's next incarnation involves female returnees teaching the glories of the caliphate to their offspringEgypt Mosque Attack Kills 184, Injures 120: State Media
Egyptian state news agency MENA reports that 115 people have been killed in a bombing and shooting attack on a Sufi mosque
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Egyptian state news agency MENA reports that 115 people have been killed in a bombing and shooting attack on a Sufi mosqueCNY church after Texas shooting: 'We are NOT a gun-free zone'
The church says it's known as the "Most Upbeat Church in Upstate New York."
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The church says it's known as the "Most Upbeat Church in Upstate New York." Ski resort a step closer after high court ruling in Grizzly Bear Spirit caseReligion | 207253 hits | 1:06 PM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Approval of a ski resort in a region held sacred by Indigenous people does not violate their constitutional right to freedom of religion, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled Thursday. Bishop Jones claimed voodoo curse only lifted by sex: alleged victimReligion | 207788 hits | 9:31 AM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A jealous Montreal psychic Corinne rdquo; placed a curse on a Toronto woman by sleeping with seven voodoo practitioners in Cuba, an alleged victim told Bishop Wayne Jones trial Friday.The troubled Toronto woman implored Bishop Jones to lift the curse.Israeli soldier karate kicks keep violent crowd at bay
Fearless female soldier Nomi Golan put her martial arts training to good use when she fought off dozens of Jewish ultra-Orthodox anti-draft protesters during a rally in Jerusalem.
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Fearless female soldier Nomi Golan put her martial arts training to good use when she fought off dozens of Jewish ultra-Orthodox anti-draft protesters during a rally in Jerusalem. Imam warns youth that Islamic State is 'still recruiting'
Syed Soharwardy met recently with 30 Muslim youth at the Jamia Masjid Gunbad-e-Khizra mosque. It was one of several meetings he does on a regular basis to prevent the radicalization of Canadian Muslim youth. Religion | 207953 hits | 11:07 AM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A charity that runs a Vancouver-area mosque has been penalized by federal regulators after an audit found personal spending by its former president and alleged ties to a Qatar organization accused of supporting terrorism. Change to Regina bylaw allows construction of mosque, other religious venues in industrial area
Regina city council has changed its policy on where religious facilities can be built, allowing the Muslim community to establish a new mosque in an industrial area.Survey: White Christians are now a minority of U.S. population
The share of Americans who identify as white and Christian has dropped below 50 per cent, a transformation fuelled by immigration and by growing numbers of people who reject organized religion altogether, according to a new survey released Wednesday.
The share of Americans who identify as white and Christian has dropped below 50 per cent, a transformation fuelled by immigration and by growing numbers of people who reject organized religion altogether, according to a new survey released Wednesday.Hamburg supermarket attacker 'was known Islamist'
The man who killed one and injured six with a knife was known to police and had "psychological" issues.
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The man who killed one and injured six with a knife was known to police and had "psychological" issues.Richard Dawkins is banned from California radio station
The British biologist had been due to speak at an event hosted by California-based station KPFA about his latest book, but it was cancelled because of 'hurful' statements.
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The British biologist had been due to speak at an event hosted by California-based station KPFA about his latest book, but it was cancelled because of 'hurful' statements.Religion | 208273 hits | 10:05 AM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
INDIANAPOLIS - A new billboard on the city's east side is up for motorists to see. The ad was put in place as a measure to counter what Muslim leaders have said is an anti-Muslim ad that could incite violence. Last month, a billboard went up that has beenIslam critic Ayaan Hirsi Ali urges halal food boycott
An internationally prominent Islam critic Ayaan Hirsi Ali is urging Australians to boycott halal-certified food so they're not funding Muslim schools, mosques and Islamist propaganda.
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An internationally prominent Islam critic Ayaan Hirsi Ali is urging Australians to boycott halal-certified food so they're not funding Muslim schools, mosques and Islamist propaganda. 'Sorry that freedom of religion offended': Quebec zoo fends off criticism for allowing Muslim prayersReligion | 207257 hits | 2:26 PM on Thursday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Parc Safari is defending a group of Muslims after a video posted on social media criticized them for holding prayers on the grounds of the Hemmingford, Que., zoo.Armed police will join druids and revellers at Stonehenge
Armed police will join druids and revellers as thousands of people will gather at Stonehenge (pictured) in Wiltshire for the summer solstice after the recent terror attacks in Manchester and London.
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Armed police will join druids and revellers as thousands of people will gather at Stonehenge (pictured) in Wiltshire for the summer solstice after the recent terror attacks in Manchester and London.Church of England chief backs 're-christenings'
The Church of England yesterday suggested it will offer transgender Christians ‘re-christenings’ with their new names. Pictured: The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby (pictured).
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The Church of England yesterday suggested it will offer transgender Christians ‘re-christenings’ with their new names. Pictured: The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby (pictured).Pastor eaten by crocodiles demonstrating Jesus' water walk
Jonathan Mthethwa of the Saint of the Last Days church brought his congregation to the area known locally as Crocodile River before attempting his biblical recreation.
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Jonathan Mthethwa of the Saint of the Last Days church brought his congregation to the area known locally as Crocodile River before attempting his biblical recreation.Copenhagen imam accused of calling for killing of Jews
A video emerges showing a Copenhagen imam citing a hadith that calls for Muslims to kill Jews.
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A video emerges showing a Copenhagen imam citing a hadith that calls for Muslims to kill Jews.India Assam mob kills two Muslim men over 'cow theft'
The men were chased and beaten with sticks by villagers who said they were trying to steal cattle.
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The men were chased and beaten with sticks by villagers who said they were trying to steal cattle. Pope urges powerful to put people ahead of products in surprise TED Talk
Pope Francis made a surprise video address to the TED Conference in Vancouver, calling on the powerful to exhibit more solidarity, humility and tenderness toward others. Accused polygamists plead not guilty in trial testing the limit of religious freedoms in CanadaReligion | 207611 hits | 8:59 AM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Two leaders of a fundamentalist sect that condones plural marriage have pleaded not guilty to polygamy charges in a Cranbrook, B.C., courtroom where an epic battle to test the limits of religious freedom in Canada is playing out.Sainsbury's and Asda won't stock Christian Easter egg
Two of the four big supermarket chains have refused to stock a Christian Easter egg that tells the story of Jesus - despite stocking a Halal Easter egg (pictured).
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Two of the four big supermarket chains have refused to stock a Christian Easter egg that tells the story of Jesus - despite stocking a Halal Easter egg (pictured).Police Call Qurans Found in Toilet at UTD 'Shocking and Unusual'
Police at the University of Texas at Dallas say they're searching for the person who dumped several copies of the Quran in campus toilets -- in an incident they call "shocking" and "unusual."
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Police at the University of Texas at Dallas say they're searching for the person who dumped several copies of the Quran in campus toilets -- in an incident they call "shocking" and "unusual."The women who sleep with a stranger to save their marriage
Some Muslim women believe they must marry a new man before they can return to their first husband.
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Some Muslim women believe they must marry a new man before they can return to their first husband. Calgary mosque tainted by 'dark element' of radicalization to close doors this week
A Calgary mosque that became a focus in terrorism investigations after several men who prayed there left to fight abroad is closing its doors Friday — a move that Imam Navaid Aziz says gives him and his community a sense of relief.Israel considers bill forcing mosques to lower volume
Israel's parliament has passed an initial reading of a bill that would make mosques lower the volume of their call to prayer, amid protests by Arab lawmakers.
Israel's parliament has passed an initial reading of a bill that would make mosques lower the volume of their call to prayer, amid protests by Arab lawmakers. Religion | 208124 hits | 11:41 AM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
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