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It is a struggle to maintain a positive attitude, this was especially true during the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic when personal losses and sadness consumed so many. Molly Cahill reflects on how she initially tried to suppress negative emotions but eventually turned to prayer as a way to express frustrations and questions to
Originally published in The Conversation A powerful earthquake that hit close to the medieval city of Marrakech in Morocco on Sept. 8, 2023, has killed thousands and injured many more. It has also put at risk buildings and monuments of major historic importance, among them the minaret of the Kutubiyya mosque, a 12th-century structure that
Originally published in The Conversation The Swedish government is concerned about national security following several incidents involving the burning of the Quran that have provoked demonstrations and outrage from Muslim-majority countries. The spate of Quran-burning incidents followed an act of desecration by far-right activist Rasmus Paludan on Jan. 21, 2023, in front of the Turkish
Originally published in The Conversation Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Mongolia, which is home to fewer than 1,500 Catholics, has elicited curiosity among Catholics and non-Catholics alike. This will be the pope’s 43rd trip abroad since his election on March 13, 2013: He has visited 12 countries in the Americas, 11 in Asia and 10
A recent survey conducted on behalf of Newsweek by Redfield and Wilson Strategies found that nearly half of millennials, individuals between the ages of 25 and 34 years old, believe that misgendering a person should be considered a criminal offense. Misgendering refers to the act of using incorrect gender pronouns (he/him or she/her) when referring
Technological advances are encompassing all areas of daily life, including religious practices. For example, in the case of Hinduism, for a few years, robotic arms have already been implemented for rituals. There are those who agree with this introduction of technology and those who fear that this will replace believers. Worshippers debate whether or not
In the documentary, “The Pope Answers,” Pope Francis described sex as “one of the beautiful things that God has given to the human person.” The Disney+ documentary focuses on an interview that Pope Francis had with 10 young people in Rome last year. The pontiff was asked about various topics including sex, abortion, LGBT rights
According to the “2022 State of Theology” survey, conducted by Lifeway, a striking proportion of Americans (66%) have expressed that they believe in the accuracy of the Biblical description of Jesus’ physical resurrection. The study also found that 23% do not agree with the Biblical account and 11% are unsure. Lifeway reported that the percentage
A recent Gallup poll has revealed that a growing number of both Catholics and Protestants support less strict abortion laws. The study found that 45% of Catholic respondents are content with current abortion laws or prefer stricter laws while 38% of them prefer less strict laws in comparison to 22% in 2022 who supported less
Something has happened in our society that I never would have anticipated 20 years ago. But this issue started about 20 years ago, and in the past 10 years, it has really picked up. And here’s what it is: science fiction and fantasy are now considered cool. I can remember when this wasn’t the case.
If you have a job right now, you are blessed. Working allows you to make a living so you can pay the bills, buy groceries, and even save for the future. How do you feel about your job today? Does it give you satisfaction or create stress? If the latter is true and you are
Five years after the #Metoo movement encouraged victims of sexual assault and harassment to come forward in 2017, only a little more than one-in-five people still oppose its goals. From the earliest days of the movement, millions of people were encouraged to tell their experiences of abuse and expose those responsible through social networks and
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