FAITH

May 06 2026CELEBRITIES

From New York Courts to NBA Stardom: How Culture Shaped Andre Drummond

Andre Drummond’s rise in basketball wasn’t instant magic. As a young player, he often stood out for the wrong reasons—tripping, missing shots, and looking out of place on the court. Even his own mother joked about his clumsiness early on. Courtside parents would criticize loudly while other kids mov

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May 05 2026HEALTH

Religion and mental health: benefits, limits, and unexpected downsides

Around the world, religious faith remains a powerful force—yet it’s complicated. Faith groups often split apart over differences, and in some places, believers face persecution. Some religious leaders have even betrayed their followers through abuse or dishonesty. These issues make the conversation

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May 03 2026CRIME

A clerk's close call with violent robbers tied to a deadly police shooting

A store worker in Chicago narrowly escaped a brutal robbery last month that set off a violent chain of events ending in a police officer’s death. The manager at a local Family Dollar store described hiding in fear as two men forced their way in, demanding money while waving a gun. One suspect report

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May 03 2026RELIGION

Getting Faith into Therapy: What Muslim Clients Want You to Know

Therapy can feel like a tight box when your beliefs don't fit inside its walls. For many Muslims in the UK, counseling often turns into a place where religion gets left at the door. Sessions focus on emotions or behaviors but skip over the daily practices that give people strength or make them quest

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May 03 2026RELIGION

Religious tensions in Jerusalem: What one attack tells us about shared spaces

A recent clash in Jerusalem highlights the ongoing challenges of managing shared holy sites. Police detained a 36-year-old man after he allegedly struck a French Catholic nun near the Old City’s southern entrance. The suspect, seen wearing religious tzitzit, was arrested on accusations of a hate-dri

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May 03 2026OPINION

Unexpected lessons from two spiritual giants

Journalists often expect celebrities to act like they're too important for small talk. So when the Dalai Lama stepped away from a 1994 news conference at Berea College, he did the opposite—making time for each reporter who had just spent minutes documenting his every word. His quiet gratitude stood

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

Fewer babies, more screens: Why are modern adults avoiding parenthood?

Across wealthy nations, birth rates have dropped sharply in recent decades, puzzling experts. Former senator Ben Sasse points to a strange trend: people seem to be having less sex and fewer babies, even when life is easier than ever. He highlights that only certain religious groups—like Mormons and

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Apr 28 2026HEALTH

Healthy Choices: How Argentine Churches Tackle Chronic Disease

In Argentina, a group of 119 Seventh‑Day Adventist churches across thirteen provinces gathered to talk about health. Thirty focus groups, each with four to seven members, were set up in local congregations. The aim was to hear what people think about the dangers of long‑term illnesses such as heart

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Apr 27 2026RELIGION

Faith on TV: A Shift in What Viewers Seek

During tough times like the pandemic, many people turned to familiar comforts—family, routines, even faith. News coverage reflected this shift as well. Shows that normally focused on hard facts began inviting religious leaders to speak directly to viewers searching for hope. A well-known news anchor

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Apr 27 2026RELIGION

Finding Balance in Deep Faith

Religious families come in many shapes, but those who openly practice their beliefs show some surprising strengths. Researchers followed over 200 families across different faiths—Christian, Jewish, Muslim, and more—tracking how devotion shapes daily life. What stands out isn’t blind obedience but a

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