Church Opens Up Its Doors to Muslim Worshippers So They Can Have a Place to Pray During Quarantine
The church's gesture of solidarity has allowed the mosque to welcome twice as many people to their weekly Friday prayer services during Ramadan.
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Quarantined City Residents Are Celebrating Ramadan by Decorating Their Homes With Stunning Light Displays
In lieu of going to mosque and eating meals with their loved ones, this Michigan city is using cheerful lights to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan.
These Nuns Are Empowered With Kung Fu to Break Bricks - And Fight Human Suffering (WATCH)
Buddhist nuns spend three hours every day practicing the martial art of kung fu-and you wouldn't want to face them down in a fight.
Church Leaders Forgive, Offer Funeral Services for Homeless Man Who Killed Priest
The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland is offering forgiveness and a funeral service for a homeless man who killed himself after fatally shooting a priest and church secretary last week. Bishop Eugene Taylor Sutton and an academic expert on forgiveness likened the diocese's attitude to that of the Amish community in Lancaster County, Pa., that forgave […]
"Best Ever" Parliament of World's Religions Finds Harmony in 50 Faiths
The largest interfaith gathering was held in Utah where world religions discussed peace, extremism, and the environment - and also fed the poor.
US Presbyterians Urge Medicinal Use of Marijuana
The Presbyterian Church (USA) has become the seventh major religious organization in the United States to support the use of medical marijuana, an issue expected to come before the US House of Representatives during the week.
Mormons Skip Church for Weeks to Volunteer for Families Flooded by Sandy
Thousands of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints volunteered for weeks following Hurricane Sandy, assisting the devastated families in digging out their flooded homes. A beautiful video was made on November 11th, when thousands of these church members cancelled their Sunday services and arrived by air, bus and train from all across the country to help.
Evangelical Christian Opposes School anctioned Prayer
An evangelical Christian wrote a letter to the editor of WorldNetDaily.com describing exactly why prayer at a high school football game is a bad idea. He now understands the alienation that can occur when one is subjected to the beliefs of others in a public environment where community should be the top concern.
All-Girl Heavy Metal Band Achieves Fame By Dominating National Stages in Hijabs and Leather Jackets
Despite enduring threats and criticism from the conservative side of Indonesia, these girls have defied the odds and found national fame.
Single Mom Pizza Delivery Driver Moved to Tears After Church Surprises Her With Massive Tip
Monique Hall is a single mother-of-two who thought she was called for an ordinary pizza delivery. Then, the congregants of a church overwhelmed her with a surprise.
Buddhist Poker Player Donates All $600,000 of His Winnings to Charity
Despite how gambling is generally at odds with religion, this Buddhist poker player is making up for it by donating his winnings to charity.
Young Homeless Mom Fighting Cancer Surprised With New Home
Lunchtime conversations with strangers can sometimes lead to miraculous luck. Such was the outcome for an Alabama woman working at a sandwich shop whose friendship with a compassionate Methodist Pastor led to a fresh start.
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