Tag: young people
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A record number of Americans identify as LGBTQ. What does this mean for Christianity?
(RNS) – Gallup recently discovered that a record percentage of Americans (7.1%) identify as LGBTQ. Young people are particularly responsible for this increase, as more than ... -
Statement by UN Women for the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM 2022 – World
Strengthening collective action to eliminate FGM Our greatest challenges may still lie ahead of us in the global effort to end female genital mutilation (FGM). The ... -
Faith as a Roundabout: Religion and Generation Z in an Uncertain World
From: Jamieson Taylor Pexels Generation Z is different. Perhaps you have noticed this anecdotally, observing teenagers and college students in your own life or in the ... -
France’s proposed law banning the hijab in sport is odious and harmful
This is a column by Shireen Ahmed, who writes opinions for CBC Sports. For more information on CBC Opinion Sectionplease consult the FAQs. As I watched ... -
March for life on the rails, with distance
march for life The Catholic Diocese of Little Rock is holding a Eucharistic Procession for Life Sunday at 10 a.m., starting in the plaza near Broadway ... -
OBITUARY: Ernest Shonekan, the technocrat who stabilized Nigeria after the June 12 cancellation
If June 12 and its aftermath remains a brackish chasm in the ocean of Nigerian history, then Ernest Shonekan is widely accepted as the man who ... -
National Mentoring Month: How to Become a Mentor in Charlotte
January is National Mentoring Month, when organizations in Charlotte and across the country celebrate people who take the time to provide support and guidance to young ... -
Saudi and Emirati religious moderation inspires little beyond their borders
Saudi Arabia and the UAE praised social reforms that nationally reduced the role of religion in public life, strengthened women’s rights and, in the case of ... -
Women find new ways to influence male-led religions
Eds: This story was provided by The Conversation for AP customers. The Associated Press does not guarantee the content. (THE CONVERSATION) In some religions, women are ... -
Israel allows Christians from Gaza to enter Bethlehem
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip – About half of the Gaza Strip Christian population will be allowed to enter Israel and the West Bank to celebrate Christmas. ... -
The lab leak in Italy: Technopulism – POLITICO
Among aficionados of political movements, Italy has long been known as a kind of laboratory for experiments which then spread to the rest of the world. ... -
Christians in Bethlehem struggle to survive after a year without tourists
Covid 19 has decimated Bethlehem’s tourism industry.(Photo: Getty / iStock) As Christians around the world prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus, residents of Bethlehem are ... -
Why trust politicians? How British voters lost confidence in our leaders | Politics
The 1940s and 1950s are often considered the golden age of democracy, when Britain and its allies triumphed over fascism before the post-war consensus propelled state ... -
COP26, hope and judgment in times of crisis
The United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow (‘COP26’) was held in the wake of extreme weather events made worse by climate change, new danger warnings ... -
Chilean voters are on the verge of a terrible mistake
20 November 2021 FOR MORE this century, Chile was a stable and predictable country, with steady economic growth and moderate politics. Foreigners saw it as a ... -
The death of Hasan Azizul Haque, an irreparable loss for Bengali literature
Professor Hasan Azizul Haque was one of the fictional writers who enriched Bengali literature and he was one of the leading writers of Bengali literature. He ... -
Losing our religion – and replacing it with social media
Facebook name change: Meta will be the new company name Mark Zuckerberg announced that Facebook is changing its name to Meta, with apps like Facebook, Instagram, ... -
Last Call for 11.1.21 – A prime-time read of what’s going on in Florida politics
Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going on in Florida politics. First attempt Tomorrow is election day in cities and counties across the state. ... -
Eastern Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew says young people can ‘save democracy and our planet’ | Earth beat
Climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic are interrelated crises that challenge churches to respond with both faith and science, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at the University of ... -
Interfaith ‘Dragons’ Den’ at Windsor Castle raises £ 70,000 for projects
A TOTAL of £ 70,000 has been pledged to support interfaith projects in a The dragon’s lairstyle event at Windsor Castle last week. The funding of ... -
Remembering the partition of Ireland, Christian leaders pledge to work together
Armagh, Northern Ireland – Leaders of Ireland’s Christian churches are committed to facing the “difficult truth” and working more closely together to ensure that the fragile ... -
If religious leaders want to reach Gen Z, meet them on the streets
(RNS) – Generation Z is the most ethnic, racial and religious diverse generation in the history of the United States. When Gen Z organizes to protest ... -
Voting rights activist Stacey Abrams explains why voting should be accessible to everyone
For Stacey Abrams, access to the vote is not about Democrats and Republicans, it’s about inclusiveness. “The voting process should be non-partisan,†said Ryan Warner of ... -
Religious leaders demand apology and dialogue from Robinson in response to homophobic comments
Reverend Nancy Petty addresses members of the media during a protest outside the Lieutenant Governor’s residence on Monday. Days later Remarks by Lieutenant Governor of North ... -
Advocacy of religious leaders: Save our common home
Lutherans join world religious leaders in Vatican to sign appeal to governments ahead of COP26 climate summit (LWI) – “We have inherited a garden: we must ... -
As ageism increases in society, we Christians must rediscover the value of being older
Residents stroll through the garden of Middlefields House, a care home run by the Pilgrims Friend Society.(Photo: Pilgrims Friend Society) Given the headlines associated with the ... -
MLK’s Dream and the Continuing History of Racism in America
Black Slavery provides a poignant narrative for understanding America’s history, and there are two versions of this story competing for emphasis in the media and in ... -
Perspective Paris # 15: The Future History of Jihad – Wassim Nasr
The past month – the fall of Kabul, the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 atrocities and the historic trial of the Paris attacks – has been ... -
UN Peacekeepers Could Have Helped Maintain Stability In Afghanistan After US Withdrawal, Former Minister Says
One way to have a safer American withdrawal from Afghanistan would have been to set up a UN peacekeeping mission in advance, rather than withdrawing troops ... -
Christians come together to celebrate 175 years of biblical commitment in New Zealand
Sam Scannell / stuff Taranaki Christians will have time to reflect when they gather to celebrate 175 years of Bible Society in New Zealand at St ...
