Archive By Section - Faith
An oasis in the middle of the Iraqi desert that some biblical scholars believe is the site of — or at least the inspiration for — the Garden of Eden as described in Genesis has officially been classified by UNESCO as a world heritage site.
July 25, 2016
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Billy Hallowell
Deseret News
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Faith
Muslim Americans make up around 1 percent of the U.S. population, accounting for about 3.3 million people. But despite constituting such a small sliver of the populace, Muslim advocates are looking to increase their electoral influence.
July 25, 2016
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Billy Hallowell
Deseret News
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Faith
Some Jewish historians' personal stories of Holocaust plights and survival had reportedly fell into obscurity due to a language barrier, but they are now seeing new light after one man embarked on a journey to preserve and highlight the texts.
July 25, 2016
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Billy Hallowell
Deseret News
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Faith
A popular author who helped invigorate pop culture interest in Christian eschatology with the release of the first book in the "Left Behind" series 21 years ago is surprised by the novel's monumental impact.
July 25, 2016
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Billy Hallowell
Deseret News
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Faith
I am sitting in my office writing this after having witnessed several hours of steady rain. I originally had plans outside that were disrupted by these showers.
July 23, 2016
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By Pastor Steve Lane
New Beginnings Community Church
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Faith
Ilan Swartz-Brownstein and Joshua Shlomo Mendel Leviton confused judges and audiences members when they first walked out onto the "America's Got Talent" stage. Wearing yarmulkes and other traditional Orthodox Jewish garb, they didn't look like the typical performer.
July 23, 2016
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Kelsey Dallas
Deseret News
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Faith
A Colorado pastor has launched a "Doubters Club" — a gathering that includes atheists, agnostics and those who are spiritually uncertain.
July 23, 2016
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Billy Hallowell
Deseret News
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Faith
Melania Trump's highly anticipated speech before the Republican National Convention Monday night attracted both accolades and scrutiny, especially after charges of plagiarism emerged.
July 23, 2016
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Billy Hallowell
Deseret News
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Faith
I love music. I listen to a variety of music styles. But often during the day, I listen online to a Christian station.
July 22, 2016
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By Pastor Brad Butler
Pembroke First Baptist Church
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Faith
Parents are interested in seeing that their children are well-prepared to go out into the world.
July 21, 2016
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By Minister Riley Nelson
Richmond Hill Church of Christ
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Faith
With the opening today of a new Christian theme park in Williamstown, Kentucky, individuals and families will be able to have a "life-sized Noah's ark experience."
July 21, 2016
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Billy Hallowell
Deseret News
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Faith
With the release of their new film "Ben-Hur" quickly approaching, producers Mark Burnett and Roma Downey teamed up with Christian band For King & Country to produce a new music video that they hope will send a powerful message.
July 21, 2016
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Billy Hallowell
Deseret News
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Faith
What is the true worth of a church? Sure, there's the intrinsic value that a worship community brings to parishioners, but what about the more definitive programs and financial benefits that churches bring to their communities?
July 21, 2016
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Billy Hallowell
Deseret News
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Faith
A British teacher has won a court battle after being fired for refusing to separate from her husband following his arrest for secretly recording young boys — a bizarre employment case that ended in May, but is attracting renewed attention.
July 21, 2016
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Billy Hallowell
Deseret News
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Faith
A well-known megachurch pastor is catching attention for a recent sermon during which he said that the current election cycle is “pulling at the very soul of our nation,” and urged voters to put the Supreme Court at the forefront of concern.
July 20, 2016
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Billy Hallowell
Deseret News
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Faith
