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UH Moment: ‘Religious Studies’
Posted on · A new major at the University of Houston, offers students a global view of religion.
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Houstonians Mark the Holy Month of Ramadan
Posted on · Monday night marks the end of Ramadan. It's Islam's holy month of fasting. We talk with Saadia Faruqi, the editor of the Interfaith Houston blog about the significance of fasting during Ramadan.
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The Beer Drinker’s Guide to God: Priest Incorporates Alcohol into Devotion
Posted on · You may not have heard of Episcopalian priest Father William âBillâ Miller, but he grew up close to The Heights, in Garden Oaks. Recently he released his second book, âThe Beer Drinker’s Guide to God: The Whole and Holy Truth About Lager, Loving, and Living.â For a priest to choose a topic like God and […]
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Houston Police Department’s Day Of Prayer Demonstrates Its Diversity
Posted on · HPD holds prayer service in observance of National Police Week.
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Will Houston’s Equal Rights Ordinance Pass or Fail?
Posted on · The Houston city council is delaying a vote on the proposed Equal Rights Ordinance by one week while members review various amendments to the measure. The proposal would ban discrimination based on sex, race, age, and religion, and expand anti-bias protections for gay and transgender residents. The ordinance would apply to private businesses, housing, city […]
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How Are Women’s Roles in Faith Changing in Houston?
Posted on · Women have played key roles in faith-based communities as long as they have existed. In recent years, that leadership has been formalized. More congregations today are led by women. Here in Houston, women are Reverends and Rabbis, hold leadership roles in interfaith organizations. And yet, some sects of some religions still hold to long-standing, traditional […]
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Why Religious Charities in Houston Wish More People Were in Church
Posted on · Back in the early 1980s, about six or seven percent of Houstonians did not affiliate themselves with any religion. Today, that number has nearly doubled. So we consider what this trend means for established religious institutions in Houston, and the services they provide, now and in the future. We’ll welcome your comments and questions for […]
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ACLU Report Details Violations Of Religious Freedom
Posted on · The ACLU of Texas released a report today detailing violations of religious freedom in Texas public schools. ACLU officials say of all the complaints they get the vast majority is about religion and schools.
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Houston Holds Community Vigil For Sikhs
Posted on · Houston will hold a candlelight vigil tomorrow night for the victims of the Sikh temple shooting. It's the second mass shooting in recent weeks and Houston leaders will gather at city hall for a time of mourning.
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Married Priest Tapped by Pope to Lead Episcopal Ordinariate
Posted on · Pope Benedict names a married priest who converted from the Anglican faith to head the first diocese in Houston for U.S. converts to Roman Catholism. The Ordinariate is the second organizational structure created by the Vatican for converts.
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Teens Go to Spiritual Camp
Posted on · When you think of summer camp, lots of things may come to mind, but probably not religion and spirituality. This week, Interfaith Ministries has been holding a teen summer camp in which camp-goers learn about various religions by meeting and interacting with people just like themselves.