Pentagon reduces officially acknowledged military religions from more than 200 to only 31.
Army Adjusts List of Recognized Religions The Department of the Army has made significant changes by removing 180 religions from its list of recognized faiths. This decision follows earlier announcements made by Secretary of the Army, Pete Hegseth. Previously, the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps acknowledged over 200 faith codes that service members could identify with. […]
Why I think the Grateful Dead turned into one of the world’s great religions
Remembering the Grateful Dead: A Personal Reflection “Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy.” This thought struck me recently as I read Larissa Phillips’ piece on the Grateful Dead. It described their fan culture as akin to a roaming, vibrant church community. And, honestly, I couldn’t agree more. Bob Weir’s Legacy When standing with […]
Elementary school principal says swastika is ‘symbol of peace’ in some religions — and backlash is swift
After the principal of a Washington elementary school said the swastika is a “symbol of peace” in some religions, the backlash spread quickly and the principal is now on administrative leave. A swastika was discovered on a wall at Phantom Lake Elementary School in Bellevue on Monday. KOMO-TV reported. After the discovery, the school district […]
NYT slammed for Hassan Nasrallah wanted ‘equality’ for all religions
The New York Times faced widespread criticism and ridicule after publishing an article that critics say sought to soften the image of slain Hezbollah founder Hassan Nasrallah — a terrorist leader who advocated the annihilation of Israel. in the region claimed to have been a champion of “equality” for all religious groups. Article titled “”Protesters […]
‘All Religions Are a Path to Reach God’
ROME — Pope Francis told young people in Singapore on Friday that all religions are paths to God, a statement that appears to contradict the Christian belief in Jesus Christ as the sole savior of mankind. Beyond religion Meetings Speaking to young people at a Catholic junior college in Singapore, the Pope stressed the importance […]