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UP man never had a sister, so found 101 Hindu, Muslim women’s weddings

A businessman from Uttar Pradesh who grew up without a sister has found a unique way to fill that gap – by becoming a brother to 101 Hindu and Muslim women from poor families and getting them married with dignity. Vinay Agarwal, who runs a snacks business …

Some 75% of Jewish employees find workplae DEI approaches inconsistent on antisemitism, study finds

A new workplace study published on Tuesday has revealed that 75.5% of Jewish employees feel diversity, equity, and inclusion approaches within their organizations fail to respond consistently to antisemitism.The research report titled Yes, But... …

Pastor Jin’s Release Does Not End China’s Persecution of Christians

The release earlier this year of Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri after nine months in Chinese detention marked a significant victory for religious freedom advocates, but it has done little to change the circumstances facing Christians who refuse to submit to …

Muslim constituents deserve to be heard, Arkansas candidate says

Arkansas Secretary of State candidate Kelly Grappe was just doing the good candidate thing when she accepted an invitation to speak to a group of Americans who happened to be Muslims, she said. “It was just something you do when you’re running for office …

UK urged to classify anti-Zionism as extremism, ban marches near Jewish institutions

B'nai B'rith UK has called on the British government to classify anti-Zionism as an extremist ideology, permanently ban al-Quds Day demonstrations, restrict protests near Jewish institutions and take stronger action against organizations accused of …

The Muslim ‘other’

In the face of spiralling protests calling for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation and scrapping of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on October 13, stoutly defended the CEC and the …

The birth of Christian nationalism: ‘I’ll teach them how to hate’

Editor’s note: This presentation was made to a gathering of the Forum on the Military Chaplaincy held at Brite Divinity School at TCU on Monday, Oct. 19. It has been edited only slightly for context.   On a July evening in 2024, the National Conservatism …

Over 200 rabbis urge Senate hopeful El-Sayed to promote Jewish inclusion in Democratic Party

By Anugrah Kumar, Christian Post Contributor Monday, October 26, 2026 Abdul El-Sayed, candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan, speaks before U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., takes the stage at Mumford High School on May 3, 2026, in Detroit. | Getty Images…

‘We bear the consequences’: Diaspora Jews fear fallout from Israel’s election - interview

As Israelis head to the polls, Diaspora Jews are watching with a stake in an election they cannot vote in, fearing its consequences will follow them home. From Norway to Mexico to the US, Diaspora Jews told The Jerusalem Post they are “terrified” that the …

VATICAN/MONGOLIA - Leo XIV receives Cardinal Marengo and the abbot of Gandan Monastery, the heart of Mongolian Buddhism

VaticanMedia by Marie-Lucile Kubacki Vatican City (Fides News Agency) – This morning Pope Leo XIV received Cardinal Giorgio Marengo, Apostolic Prefect of Ulaanbaatar, and the Venerable D. Javzandorj, the 30th Khamba Nomun Khan and abbot of Gandantegchinlen …

Megachurch Pastor Russell Evans says Christians must be 'transformers, not conformers'

By Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter Monday, October 26, 2026 Russell Evans, global senior pastor of the Australia-based church movement Planetshakers, speaks at the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference's 25th Anniversary Summit at the …

Archaeologists identify early Christian church previously only known about through letters

By Samantha Kamman, Christian Post Reporter Monday, October 26, 2026 A building considered to be the Bishop's Palace of Altino, Italy, likely the first church in the Venetian Lagoon if the 5th-century chronology is confirmed, was excavated during the …

Afghan Christian TV channel launches to share the Gospel despite Taliban restrictions

Mozhda TV, described by its founders as the first Afghan Christian television channel, began broadcasting on Oct. 24, 2026. | Screengrab/Mozhda TVMozhda TV, which its founders describe as the first Afghan Christian television channel, began …

Bangladesh is reimagining Rabindranath Tagore as a Muslim hater. Can he pass the Gen Z test?

Revolutions not only devour their own children, as the old saying goes; they often drag to the ground all that was once held sacred and inviolable. The 2024 July-August uprising in Bangladesh, led mostly by students agitating against the excesses of the …

The Advent of Islam in India: A book that covers centuries of India’s relation with Islam and Islamic history

  Shams Ur Rehman Alavi  [email protected] The Advent of Islam in India is an important book that covers centuries–the long period of history that starts from the arrival of Islam in India through Arab merchants on the coast of Kerala to the medieval …

'You Can't Catch Islam From Halal Meat': Costco Chicken Complaint Sparks Fierce Islamophobia Backlash Online

A Costco shopper's complaint that they could find only halal chicken at a Niagara Falls warehouse has sparked a fierce online backlash, with users accusing the post of fuelling Islamophobia and pointing out that 'you can't catch Islam from …

Disowned by His Muslim Family, He Gave His Life to Christ — and Became a Catholic Priest

Disowned by his family after converting from Islam, Father Mustapha Amari found a new family in the Chemin Neuf community, where he will celebrate 10 years of priesthood next year. Conversions from Islam to Christianity have been steadily rising in Europe …

At least 60 Christians killed in Ethiopia following two massacres

Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in At least 60 Orthodox Christians have been killed in two “brutal and merciless massacres” in …

‘Constant threat from extremism’: Brother of Shahbaz Bhatti tells Crux Now of plight of Pakistan Christians

The brother of a Pakistani Catholic politician murdered by extremists has lifted the lid on life in Pakistan for Christians and religious minorities, saying they live under the constant threat of Islamic extremism. Peter Bhatti, brother of Shahbaz Bhatti …

Tucson Appliance Named Presenting Sponsor of 2026 Downtown Greek Festival

Chris Edwards learns the steps from festival dancers as Tucson's Greek Festival returns bigger, for two full days, November 6 and 7 at Jácome Plaza TUCSON, AZ, UNITED STATES, October 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tucson Appliance Company is …

'My Little House' Captivates Audiences on Stage With Faith, Love, Laughter, and Restoration

Tamela Robinson-Fisher’s gospel stage play “My Little House” explored healing, identity, forgiveness, and redemption through music, and multimedia theater. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “My Little House,” …

New IFS analysis breaks down the relational, ideological and religious divides within America's “sex recession”

Building on research showing married religious couples have better sex lives than secular counterparts, IFS looked for ideological divides beneath the surface. CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, UNITED STATES, October 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The answer …

The Witch’s Therapist Nominated for Two CommunityVotes London 2026 Awards

London, Ontario, psychotherapy practice recognized in the Psychology and Psychotherapy Clinics and Therapy and Counselling categories LONDON, ON, CANADA, October 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Witch’s Therapist, a holistic psychotherapy …

New Christian Music Album Storybook, Vol. 2 Explores Faith, Justice, and the Stories That Shape Communities

Christians for Social Action and Common Hymnal release five original songs inviting Christians to listen more closely to the experiences of others. ST. DAVIDS, PA, UNITED STATES, October 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Christians have long used music to …

SPIRIT: On Tour with A Christmas Carol to Debut on Amazon on November 17th

World premiere planned in Orlando on November 8th, with additional premieres in Los Angeles and New York ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, October 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- It’s a tale of two Scrooges. As Academy Award® Nominee Johnny Depp brings …

Robert Whitfield Releases 'STOICISM FROM SCRATCH', a Plain-English Guide to What the Ancients Actually Taught

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Robert Whitfield, an author who has studied Stoicism for over two decades, has released STOICISM FROM SCRATCH: What the Ancients Actually Taught. The 119-page book was published …

Locate Faith Hosts Houston Hub Networking Event as Nationwide Directory Connects Consumers with Faith-Aligned Businesses

The Houston hub brings local faith-aligned business leaders together while the directory helps consumers discover and connect with them nationwide. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, October 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Locate Faith, a new online directory …

JCF Fundholders Granted $1.3 Billion to 12,261 Charities in Fiscal Year 2026

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jewish Communal Fund (JCF), the nation's leading Jewish donor advised fund, released its 2026 Impact Report, documenting a record year of philanthropy in which Fundholders …

Прямые служения исцеления Healing Streams с пастором Крисом Ояхиломе пройдут с 23 по 25 октября 2026 года

Прямые служения исцеления Потоки исцеления с пастором Крисом Ояхиломе пройдут с 23 по 25 октября 2026 года LAGOS, LAGOS, NIGERIA, October 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Прямые служения исцеления Потоки исцеления с пастором Крисом Ояхиломе …

Bible Hunger Launches Interactive Bilingual Platform to Transform Scripture Study

Bible Hunger introduces interactive genealogy trees, cinematic bilingual stories, and exegetical quizzes to bring biblical scripture alive across languages. CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, INDIA, October 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bible Hunger, a digital …

James Vincent Pierce’s For Justice Explores the Journey From Rural Poverty to the Responsibility of Judging Others

Drawing on more than two decades of judicial service, Pierce examines how hardship, mentorship, and faith shaped his understanding of fairness and leadership. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, October 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In James Vincent …

Gold Star: A Memoir by June Westlin Resists the Promise of a Recovery Story

Written in 2016 and 2017, Westlin’s account places mental health crises beside the everyday demands of marriage, motherhood, and faith. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, October 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gold Star: A Memoir by June Westlin …

Daniel Culbertson Explores the Transformative Role of the Virgin Mary in New Book, Mary and the Shape of Grace

New work invites readers to reflect on faith, human freedom, divine grace, and the relationship between Mary and Christ. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, October 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What can the life of the Virgin Mary teach us about faith, …

ABIS Shares Vagus Nerve Stimulation Device Supplier Selection Guide

ABIS outlines certification checks, quality controls and OEM/ODM sourcing considerations for Vagus Nerve Stimulation Device SHENZHEN, GUANG-DONG, GHANA, October 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sleep and wellness brands sourcing a Vagus Nerve …

Christian Country Artist Curt Brickley Releases New Album ‘The Father’s Hand’

The 13-song album blends Christian country, Americana and Scripture-rooted storytelling about struggle, grace, surrender and the call to carry the Gospel. HAMILTON, MT, UNITED STATES, October 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Christian country …

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'What Would Mama Do?' Shows How a Mother's Legacy Shaped Two Children's Lives During Wartime America

FAIRHOPE, AL, UNITED STATES, October 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Lila Marie Pennington Ryals highlights the lasting influence of a mother's love and guidance in her memoir, What Would Mama Do?: Growing Up An "Almost" Orphan in …

Roy H. Ferguson and Malcolm McGough Announce the Release of 'Jerusalem Won: The Epic Quest for Lasting Peace'

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Authors Roy H. Ferguson and Malcolm McGough have announced the release of “Jerusalem Won: Signed In Blood – The Epic Quest for Lasting Peace”, a faith-based book that combines …

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