Tag: religion
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With carols, cookies and Christmas lights, December 25th marks the joy and celebration of the…
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In societies such as South Africa, where religion predominates, it is pivotal that faith-based organisations play their…
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After completing her fifth prayer at the mosque one Friday evening this September, Fatimata Diallo…
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EXPLAINER The core idea behind Diwali is the triumph of good over evil, reflected in…
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East Java, Indonesia – Umar Patek was released from prison last December after serving just…
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Kolkata, India – The afternoon sun streams through tall stained-glass windows into the Maghen David…
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An EU official tasked with combating Islamophobia says Muslims are often wrongly perceived as being…
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MCALLEN, Texas (KSEE/KGPE) — If you’ve ever seen the movie “Coco” you may have an…