Religion

CARIDAD DEL COBRE

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The 400-year-old story of the Virgin of Cobre in Cuba begins with two Indigenous brothers and an enslaved African boy.

They left the settlement of Cobre, Spanish for “copper,” near the eastern city of Santiago de Cuba and set sail on a boat in search of salt.

RAMADAN MUBARAK

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As Muslims enter the holy month of Ramadan, fasting from sunrise to sunset, a student tells me she is not a morning-eating person.

Whenever I wake up, I find it extremely difficult to go for hours without eating, but everyone is different and that's what makes us special individuals.

MARRIED PRIESTS?

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The Catholic Church, which is currently led by Pope Francis, has required all priests and nuns to accept a vow of celibacy. 

CHRISTMAS DAY
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Here is a lovely sentiment for the holiday season! #CityImages is sharing the origins of the term "Christmas" and highlighting the etymology, tracing it back to its earlier forms, 'Christ's Mass' in Old English. It's fascinating to note how language evolves, especially in the context of religious and cultural celebrations.

COALITION FOF FAITH

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RFP engages in initiatives that foster dialogue, cooperation, and joint action among religious communities to promote peacebuilding.

Through interfaith dialogue, collaboration on humanitarian projects, and advocacy for social justice, Religions for Peace works towards a world where people of diverse religious backgrounds can coexist harmoniously and contribute to positive social change.

CHRIST MASS

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During Christmas, the race for more shopping, food, booze, parties, gifts, lights, decorations, and much more or less of Jesus Christ.

LIVE YOUR FAITH

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As a Christian, I understand why millions of Americans are "turned off" and "repulsed" by current Christian evangelicals.

GUADALUPE DAY

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On this special holy day, may the Virgin Mary, Patron Saint of The Americas Our Lady of Guadalupe pray for and protect all of us.

Our Lady of Guadalupe, also known as the Virgin of Guadalupe, is a Catholic title of Mary, mother of Jesus associated with a series of five Marian apparitions of a Mexican peasant named Juan Diego and his uncle, Juan Bernardino, which may have occurred in December 1531, when the Mexican territories were under the Spanish Empire. 

As Our Lady of Guadalupe is celebrated, a church's story tells New York City's rich Hispanic history.

CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN

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As Santa prepares, our gift to followers is the best Christmas songs playlist is recommended for fans of this classic holiday music,

There are only a few more days to enjoy the best Christmas music playlist, classic Christmas songs, and vintage holiday music, including oldies, old Christmas songs, merry Christmas music, the top 100 Christmas songs of all time, the best 100 Christmas songs of all time, and in general great Christmas music from the 1940s, Christmas songs 1950s and the very best Christmas music of all time.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

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While designing and decorating our graphic for Christmas, an assistant decided to be selective with the manger post this year.

This is the area associated with nativity. The Bible says that Mary and Joseph were forced by necessity to stay in a space for animals, and used a manger as a makeshift crib for the Baby Jesus.

Trying not to separate both groups while not offending anyone, a staff member said it may require removing Palestinians and or Jews. But if they did that all that remains are assorted animals, including a few sheep and jackasses.