Attacks on Christians again in Nepal

KATHMANDU – Attacks on Christians have resumed in this country with a mob breaking a 68-year-old Indian Army veteran’s ribs for praying in a church in western Nepal, an activist has alleged.

Sher Bahadur Pun, a 68-year-old retired Nepali soldier who had served with the Indian Army, faced his worst fight last month when he and … Original source on Gaea Times at : Attacks on Christians again in Nepal.

Tenn. GOP gubernatorial candidate Ramsey criticized for questioning if Islam is a religion

Tenn. gov hopeful questions if Islam is a ‘cult’

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron Ramsey is being criticized by a national Muslim advocacy group for questioning whether Islam is more of a cult than a a religion.
At an event in Chattanooga earlier this month, Ramsey said: “You could even argue whether that being a … Read : Tenn. GOP gubernatorial candidate Ramsey criticized for questioning if Islam is a religion.

In latest art mystery, painting once suggested as Caravaggio may be work of his pupils

Painting at center of Caravaggio mystery unveiled

ROME – It seemed too good to be true: The discovery of a new painting by Caravaggio during the celebrations marking the 400th anniversary of his death. It turns out, it probably was.
Scholars unveiling the painting Tuesday concurred that the “Martyrdom of St. Lawrence” did not look like a … Original article on : In latest art mystery, painting once suggested as Caravaggio may be work of his pupils.

Maximum illegal religious structures in Tamil Nadu

NEW DELHI – Tamil Nadu has the maximum number of 77,453 unauthorized religious structures on public land, the Supreme Court was Tuesday informed.

Tamil Nadu is followed by Rajasthan with 58,253 such structures and Madhya Pradesh with 51,624 unauthorized structures.
The court sought details from all states on the number of unauthorized religious structures in … Original article on : Maximum illegal religious structures in Tamil Nadu.

Interfaith Community Church Invites People for Shab-e-Barat

KOLKATA, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) – Shab-e-Barat, a ’special night journey of Forgiveness’ dedicated for every human being will be held on this Saturday, 31 July, 6-10pm. All people are invited to join the Interfaith Community Church located at 1763 NW 62nd Street in Ballard.
Shab-i Barat will be an auspicious occasion observed with religious fervour and … Read : Interfaith Community Church Invites People for Shab-e-Barat.