Tag: Muslim
The (Faith Communities Today) survey, fielded just before the coronavirus lockdown, finds that half of the country’s estimated 350,000 religious congregations had 65 or fewer people in attendance on any given weekend.
Study: Attendance hemorrhaging at small and midsize US congregations
by: Yonat Shimron Oct.14, 2021 (RNS) — A new survey of 15,278 religious congregations across the United States confirms trends sociologists have documented for several decades: Congregational life across theRead More
Teaching focused on Pentecost in the Jewish traditions...
A Beautiful Modern-day Pentecost Picture: Messiah for Muslims Second Spring 2021 Retreat
Roselle, Ill., May 26, 2021 — 5 Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. 6 And at this sound the multitude came together,Read More
Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, was launched by the late Ayatollah Ruholla Khomeini...
Muslim Congress: America is Israel’s Puppet, Jewish State will be Annihilated after 20 Years
Authors: Hesham Shehab and Anne-Christine Hoff In a virtual celebration of International Quds Day held by the Muslim Congress on May 22, Shiite Islamists loyal to Iran’s supreme religious leaderRead More
“If we're going to turn from all this death, we need real truth-telling,” Barber said.
Black clergy testify to outrage and hope in demonstrations across Washington
by: Jack JenkinsJune 15, 2020 (RNS) — A series of religious demonstrations in Washington, D.C., over the weekend mixed prayerful calls for racial equality with frustration with law enforcement, lawmakersRead More
Ramadan is an opportunity for Christians as well, especially evangelicals...
Opinion: How evangelicals can support Muslims this Ramadan
by: Kevin SingerMay 7, 2019 (RNS) — Sunday (May 5) marked the beginning of Ramadan, the most important month of the calendar for Muslims. During daylight hours, observant Muslims willRead More
"It was a slap in the face," Shahbaz, a Muslim, said.
“We’re not the enemy”: Muslim fans respond to Chicago Cubs patriarch’s emails
by: Aysha Khan, Feb 5, 2019 (RNS) – Imran Shahbaz, a 40-year-old Chicago native, grew up watching the Cubs play baseball. He and his father, a Pakistani immigrant, bonded byRead More