Religion - Page 172

April 17, 2023

Tunisian Islamist leader, ex-parliament speaker, detained after police search

Prominent Tunisian Islamist leader and opposition politician Rached Ghannouchi was detained Monday after being searched by police, according to his lawyer.

April 17, 2023

Muslims across the world practice ‘Green Ramadan’ to become more environmentally friendly

In a month that emphasizes restraint, Muslims across the world are pushing one step further by practicing “Green Ramadan" where they make more eco-friendly habits.

April 17, 2023

MSNBC host complains pro-life abortion laws are 'Christian Shariah'

MSNBC host Ali Velshi compared GOP pro-life laws to a Christian fundamentalist version of Islamic 'shariah' laws during a podcast appearance this week.

April 17, 2023

Virgin Mary statue withstands earthquake in Turkey as cathedral collapses: 'Inspiring symbol of hope'

A statue symbolizing Mary, mother of Jesus, was left virtually untouched after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey on Feb. 6. The cathedral surrounding the piece collapsed.

April 16, 2023

Teen suspended for opposing trans ideology files human rights complaint: 'Shockingly discriminatory'

Attorney James Kitchen filed a human rights complaint on behalf of Josh Alexander, a teen who was suspended from his Catholic high school after protesting transgenderism.

April 14, 2023

Jewish friends of GOP donor associated with Justice Thomas defend him from 'Nazi fetish' claims: 'Foolishness'

Jewish Americans are rushing to the defense of a GOP donor who recently came under fire for his friendship with Clarence Thomas and his artifact collection that includes Nazi memorabilia.

April 14, 2023

California judge orders church that defied COVID rules to pay $1.2M

Calvary Chapel in San Jose, California, has been ordered to pay a $1.2 million fine to Santa Clara County for violating the county's COVID-19 mask mandate.

April 13, 2023

As Passover ends, rabbi in Israel remembers family's experience during Holocaust: Nazis 'entered their home'

Rabbi Tuly Weisz recounts his family's personal experiences amid the Holocaust and relates the meaning of Passover, as well as the significance of the Jewish people throughout history.

April 13, 2023

Faith in the Work: Supreme Court to debate employer accommodations for workers' religion

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Tuesday in a workplace discrimination case wherein a former mail carrier sued the postal service after being disciplined for not working on Sundays.

April 13, 2023

Pittsburgh synagogue shooter's trial set to begin in coming weeks, death penalty hasn't been ruled out

Jury selection begins in two weeks in the trial of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooter who killed 11 people. Lawmakers declined to rule out the death penalty, even with a guilty plea.