Tag Archives: religion

Trump voters don't think he's very religious, but say he fights for religious communities: poll

Voters supporting former President Trump do not think he is very religious, but they believe he stands up for people in religious communities. Pew Research released a poll this week dissecting the religious angle of Trump’s support base and how voters perceive the former president’s spiritual beliefs. Only 8% of voters supporting Trump said they believe he is “very religious,” …

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Ramadan 2024: What it is, when it begins, how it's observed and more

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It’s a holy time filled with worship for the 1.8 billion Muslims around the world. One focal point of the month is the strict fast that Muslims participate in through Ramadan. The fast prohibits eating and drinking during daylight hours, for those who observe. Below is more information about Ramadan and …

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On Holy Thursday at the Last Supper, Jesus gave us the gift of himself, says Minnesota priest

Holy Thursday, also known as “Maundy Thursday,” is the first day of the Paschal Triduum and commemorates the Last Supper. It is celebrated by many of the faithful worldwide this year on March 28, 2024. Christians believe that at the Last Supper, Jesus Christ celebrated the first Eucharist, instituting the New Covenant. HOLY WEEK LEADS THE FAITHFUL TO EASTER SUNDAY: …

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Holy Week leads the faithful to Easter Sunday: Here are the special days observed and what they mean

This week is known in some Christian denominations as Holy Week. It marks the events leading up to and including the arrest, crucifixion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Here is more about the individual days of Holy Week. GOSPEL OF LUKE SHARES VALUABLE LESSON FOR LENT, SAYS CALIFORNIA PASTOR: ‘LOOK FORWARD’ Also, here is an explanation of some of …

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