Religion and Values
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PublishedApril 2, 2022
Indian scholars, activists criticize ruling upholding hijab ban in schools
Critics fear the potential for wider curbs on Islamic expression in a country seeing a surge of Hindu nationalism.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2022
A spiritual defense of Russia’s war against Ukraine? Putin’s patriarch is trying.
In a country where more than 71% of people identify as Russian Orthodox, Patriarch Kirill is a powerful religious and political figure who has consistently refused to acknowledge the destruction and growing death toll of the war.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2022
Worldwide Orthodox Christian leader denounces ‘atrocious invasion’ of Ukraine
The spiritual leader of the world’s Orthodox Christians has denounced Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2022
Indigenous leaders tell pope of abuses at residential schools in Canada
Their demands for justice, reconciliation and reparations gained traction in 2021 after hundreds of unmarked graves were found.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2022
Pope releases Vatican reform, gives new weight to fighting abuse
The document is published on the ninth anniversary of Francis’ installation and the feast of St. Joseph, an important figure to his ministry.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2022
Pope denounces ‘perverse abuse of power’ in Russia’s war on Ukraine
The pontiff's comments come just days after he told the head of the Russian Orthodox Church that the concept of a 'just war' was obsolete since wars are never justifiable.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2022
Bishops shun Vatican’s moderate stance on Russia
Pope Francis has yet to publicly condemn the Kremlin for its invasion of Ukraine.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2022
Pat Robertson says Putin was ‘compelled by God’ to invade Ukraine
It's hardly the first time that the televangelist, 91, has claimed the end is near.
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2022
Mainers gather in Portland to pray for peace in Ukraine
About 40 people attended a vigil Sunday afternoon at St. Luke's Cathedral, while others watched via livestream video.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2022
Vegan Kitchen: Nearly 150 years ago, a Seventh Day Adventist leader had a vision about vegetarianism
The impact of Mainer and church co-founder Ellen White's vision is still felt on America's vegetarian foodscape today.
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