Religion
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Princeton Philosopher Compiles Progress in Animal Rights in Updated Edition of Seminal Book
[ad_1] Nearly half a century after he helped raise global awareness about animal welfare and inspired the animal rights movement with the publication of his book, Animal Liberation, the Australian bioethicist and Princeton University philosopher Peter Singer has updated his influential work in a new edition titled Animal Liberation Now. Released last May, the new edition of the 1975 book…
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Denver Archdiocese Files Lawsuit Over Catholic Preschool Program’s LGBTQ Exclusion
[ad_1] The Archdiocese of Denver and a pair of Catholic parishes have filed a lawsuit against Colorado, contending that they have been unfairly barred from participating in the state’s universal preschool program because of their policy of preventing LGBTQ parents, staff, and children from being part of preschools within the Denver Archdiocese. The lawsuit, filed August 16, claims that the…
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The History of the Interfaith Movement and Why All Religions Should Support It
[ad_1] According to Hartford International University for Religion and Peace in Connecticut, the international interfaith movement began in 1893. It was then that “religious leaders from around the world met in Chicago for the Parliament of the World’s Religions, which scholars and faith leaders today recognize as the origin of formal interreligious dialogue.” This presents a different perspective of this year’s celebration…
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