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Sanghi Virus Against Religious Minorities Reaches the US: Courtesy of RSS

On October 11, 2026, a horrible attempt on lives of innocent Hindu worshippers at one of the largest Hindu temples in USA, Sri Venkateswara Swami (Balaji) Temple in Aurora, Illinois State, got aborted due to jamming of AR-style rifle (a lightweight, …

Catalonia’s new far right: How anti-Muslim sentiment is reshaping politics

Barcelona, Spain – Almost a decade after a failed independence bid in Catalonia, anti-migration and anti-Muslim sentiment has replaced secession as the driving force among voters in this wealthy region. A new far-right party, Alianca Catalana, or Catalan …

"Facing Adversity" Interfaith Conference Held at Namgyal Monastery Institute of Buddhist Studies

On Saturday, Oct. 10, and Sunday, Oct. 11, Namgyal Monastery hosted its fourth annual interfaith conference, with "facing adversity" as this year's theme. Their flyer stated how "each of us responds to adversity in different ways," …

Euro MEPs agree to tackle Muslim Brotherhood and Islamist subversion of society in overwhelming vote - but far-left dub ...

The European Parliament has voted to counter the influence of the Muslim Brotherhood and related Islamist networks in a move criticised as Islamophobic by Left-wing opponents. On October 8, the resolution to combat 'Islamist entryism' was adopted …

What the failed attack on an Illinois temple reveals about anti-Hindu hate in the United States

Lawmakers are calling for a failed attack on the Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple in Aurora, Illinois, to be investigated as a hate crime. On Oct. 11, 2026, as hundreds of Hindu worshippers gathered for the first day of Navaratri, a celebration of the divine …

Christian schools are seeing their prayers answered as taxpayer dollars fuel a push to open 5,000 schools

Keith Castello spends a lot of time praying about available real estate. Driving in his white pickup under a glaring Texas sun, the classical Christian school administrator points out empty office parks, a shopping mall, and an old church — all locations …

Taxpayers are funding private school tuition, helping Christian schools expand

HURST, Texas — Keith Castello spends a lot of time praying about available real estate. Driving in his white pickup under a glaring Texas sun, the classical Christian school administrator points out empty office parks, a shopping mall, and an old church — …

Christian Mother Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison in Nigeria 

A Christian mother in northeastern Nigeria has reportedly been sentenced to 14 years in prison after sharing her faith with a Muslim woman who later testified that she subsequently converted to Christianity voluntarily.  Justice A. B. Kumdila of the Borno …

Why a Pillar of Christian Journalism is in Turmoil

Last year, leaders of the evangelical publication Christianity Today summoned the entire staff to a hotel ballroom in the Chicago suburbs for a meeting about their future. The publication’s chief operating officer, Nicole Massie Martin, opened her …

Hindus, Muslims celebrate festivals of both faiths in this Madurai village

Kenny Archer: Sport is the new religion and the world is all the better for that

Sport is increasingly the new religion – and the world is a better place for that. Since my early teens, my involvement with organised religion has largely been reduced to Christenings, weddings, and funerals. Beyond those, it’s definitely over now. I sat …

Archdiocese offers Buddhism course in preparation for 2027 World Youth Day

News The Archdiocese of Milan is promoting a five-part course on Buddhism before World Youth Day 2027 in South Korea while failing to mention Jesus Christ or Catholic teaching. MILAN (LifeSiteNews) — The Archdiocese of Milan launched an official five-part …

Mumbai Garba Assault Case: Mohammad arrested for threatening and slapping a 17-year-old Hindu girl at Navratri Pandal

A disturbing video from a Garba event in Nalasopara, a bustling township in Mumbai’s extended northern suburbs, on the night of October 19, 2026 has gone viral, showing an 18-year-old man identified as Mohammad Gufran Shaikh (also referred to as Gufran …

Two minor Hindu sisters abducted, converted and married off to Muslim men in Pakistan allowed to return to their parents

Hyderabad (Pakistan) – The Hyderabad Bench of the Sindh High Court has permitted 2 minor Hindu sisters to return to their parents. Both girls had been abducted, converted to Islam and married off to adult Muslim men. Until now, courts had never delivered …

What Do You Tell a Child When a Teacher Disparages Her Religion?

What do you tell a child attending public school when her teacher singles out and disparages her religion? That is the question parents of Muslim children in Texas schools might soon confront. The Texas State Board of Education has approved new social …

CAIR-Arizona Welcomes Charges in Alleged Plot Targeting Muslim and Jewish Religious Sites

Home/NEWS/Islam World/CAIR-Arizona Welcomes Charges in Alleged Plot Targeting Muslim and Jewish Religious Sites Islam World October 21, 2026 0 0 1 minute read CAIR-Arizona Welcomes Charges in Alleged Plot Targeting Muslim and Jewish Religious …

Michigan Jews Call Out El-Sayed’s ‘Silence’ Over Their Concerns

A coalition of Michigan rabbis, Democratic elected officials, and Jewish civic leaders is demanding answers after Abdul El-Sayed, the state’s Democratic nominee for US Senate, failed to respond to their recent petition listing “five bare-minimum needs” for …

Tahir Ashrafi says Muslims united to protect Two Holy Mosques

Summary Addressing the Tazeem Haramain Conference here on Wednesday, Ashrafi reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to the protection of the Two Holy Mosques and called for unity and solidarity among Muslims ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Chairman of the Pakistan …

When Israeli Jewish mob terror makes Western headlines

Default Ready Twice recently, Israeli Jewish mob terror in the occupied West Bank broke through the international media’s wall of self-censorship: first, when the mobs attacked Israeli soldiers, and again when they brutally beat The Washington Post …

Cammino dell’Angelo Receives Prestigious International Recognition in Washington, D.C.

The historic Monte Faito pilgrimage route strengthens its ties with Italian American communities through a journey of faith, culture and dialogue WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Cammino dell’Angelo of …

Laurenzo Benayah Invites Readers to Discover the Transformative Truth of God's Word in Study to Show Yourself Approved

Study to Show Yourself Approved presents a Scripture-centered journey to deepen biblical understanding and encourage spiritual growth. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What happens when a calling of faith …

Witches Tales Brings Faith, Paganism, and Young Love to Odessa

David Elliott MA’s high school fantasy explores religious differences through a witch’s romance with a Baptist minister’s son. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A young witch’s effort to save her coven …

Kelli Christiansen’s After the End Explores a Holocaust Survivor’s Journey to Rebuild a Life After World War II

MEDIA: Request a review copy or an interview with the author. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sibylline Press announces the release of After the End: A Postwar Novel, by Kelli Christiansen, a moving work of …

Dead Space: A Cozy Resting Place Turns a Storm-Damaged B&B Into a Murder Puzzle

Nora Lynn’s second Sara Hampton Cozy Mysteries book connects a concealed skeleton, a silent-film star’s coastal home, and an innkeeper’s fresh start NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A windstorm exposes more than …

What If Trying Harder Isn't the Answer?

Michigan author Randy Malueg's novel, A Moss Covered Log, explores hidden struggles, pressure to measure up, and the freedom of discovering we are already loved NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- He was …

[God And The Prophets] Examines How Religion Evolved From Abraham To Mohammad, Elucidating Mankind's Search For God

Zuhair Kamal brings scriptural sources, historical scholarship, and cultural analysis to an inquiry into four foundational religious figures. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Did God send messengers to …

Episcopal Impact Fund’s 'EPISCO DISCO' Gala Turns a Night of Light into Lasting Impact

A Community of Support for the Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Episcopal Impact Fund’s 2026 Night of Light Gala, themed EPISCO DISCO, was an incredible success, raising significant funds to …

The National Black Church Initiative: A Coalition of 150,000 Black Churches Endorse Angie Nixon for US Senate

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino faith communities representing 27.7 million members, is pleased to endorse Angie …

NFCYM Multimillion Dollar Micro-Grants To Impact Catholic Church Nationwide

Will launch the largest mobilization of Catholic parishes in the United States to engage high school-aged teens in acts of service to their communities WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Federation …

Los Angeles Mission Adds Anthony Felix, Mina Garcia and Ken Craft to Its Executive Leadership Team

Dr. Anthony Felix, Mina Garcia and Ken Craft join the existing team to add operational, program and spiritual leadership on Skid Row. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Los Angeles Mission today announced three …

Church Of God In Christ Brings 'Christmas In November' To St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Christmas In November takes place just days before the 118th Annual Holy Convocation, themed "Answering The Call," which convenes in St. Louis November 3–10, 2026, and draws …

Franciscan Ministries’ Patrick Schuerer to Join Industry Leaders for NIC Panel on AI’s Influence in Senior Living

Panel will explore how artificial intelligence is shaping the way prospective residents discover, evaluate and choose senior living communities LEMONT, IL, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Patrick Schuerer, Vice President of …

Rachelle Fletcher Joins Gospel Icon Babbie Mason and 'The Voice' Alum Bri Fletcher for 'Let Love Win'

Inspired by humanitarian work with children and teens, the faith-centered single calls listeners to look beyond division and make God’s love visible. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Christian recording artist, …

McCormick Theological Seminary Brings Trauma Healing to the Forefront of Theological Education

Trauma Healing Initiative pairs a national conference & public talk with bestseller Cole Arthur Riley, linking scholarship, spiritual practice & community care. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As grief …

Hope Union Counseling Unveils New Identity, Continuing Compassionate Faith-Based Mental Health Services in Maryland

BEL AIR, MD, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HopeWay Mental Health has officially announced its rebrand to Hope Union Counseling, LLC, reflecting the organization's continued commitment to providing compassionate, …

FaceShastra Launches Free AI Face Reading Based on Samudrika Shastra Texts

Browser-based tool measures 478 facial landmarks on the user's device, maps them to the Brihat Samhita's face reading texts, and adds an AI guide, Ask Guruji DELHI, DELHI, INDIA, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FaceShastra, an …

Moving Beyond Sparklers: New Children’s Book Explores the Five-Day Arc of Diwali

Author Aditi Srivastava Modi helps young readers explore Diwali’s five days, rituals, stories, and meaning beyond the familiar lights and festivities. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Diwali is instantly …

Comanche Little Ponies Food Sale & Bingo

Lawton Community Language Class - October 2026