Posts Tagged Religion
New Report: Virginia Is Religiously Diverse, Even in Rural Parts of the State
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 17, 2021
Fewer people are attending religious services across the country. But new data from the University of Virginia shows a surprising amount of diversity in rural parts of the Commonwealth. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia Religious Leaders Speak Out Against Regional Minimum Wage Approach
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 19, 2020
Religious leaders from across Virginia gather for a prayer vigil outside the Capitol. They’re calling for a $15 minimum wage across Virginia instead of the regional approach favored by the Senate. (Credit: Michael Pope)
Faith leaders from across Virginia are pressing Senate Democrats to abandon their regional approach to raising the minimum wage. Michael Pope reports.
A Look at the Faith-Based Arguments at the General Assembly
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 18, 2020
Credit: Steven Coutts / Flickr
Lawmakers in Richmond hear lots of arguments about money and statistics. But they also hear arguments based in faith. Michael Pope reports.
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From NPR News- The 'He Gets Us' commercials promote Jesus. Who's behind them and what is the goal? February 6, 2023Jesus Christ is now the center of a multimillion-dollar advertising campaign funded by the founder of Hobby Lobby and others.
- Brazil cracks down on illegal gold miners on an indigenous reserve in the Amazon February 6, 2023The illegal miners have polluted rivers and land in the reserve, leading to widespread hunger and disease.
- More than 3,400 people have died after earthquakes hammer Turkey and Syria February 6, 2023A powerful earthquake rocked southeastern Turkey and northern Syria early Monday, killing more than 3,400 people and injuring thousands more. Hundreds of families are still trapped.
- A Turkish castle that withstood centuries of invasions is damaged in the earthquake February 6, 2023Gaziantep Castle in southeastern Turkey dates back to the Hittite Empire and in modern times has been a museum and tourist attraction. Parts of the building were destroyed by Monday's earthquake.
- Ohio braces for a 'controlled release' of derailed train cars February 6, 2023Law enforcement are canvassing for any remaining residents in East Palestine, Ohio, as authorities plan to release and burn hazardous chemicals on Monday at 3:30 p.m. local time.
- The 'He Gets Us' commercials promote Jesus. Who's behind them and what is the goal? February 6, 2023
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- School head found dead with husband and daughter February 6, 2023Epsom College head Emma Pattison is described as a "warm, energetic, compassionate leader".
- David Carrick: Serial rapist PC humiliated victims, court hears February 6, 2023Former Met Police officer David Carrick is being sentenced for dozens of rape and sexual offences.
- Suspected Chinese spy balloon was 200ft tall - US defence official February 6, 2023An official says the size of the object informed the decision not to shoot it down before Saturday.
- Focus on river path in search for missing Nicola February 6, 2023Nicola Bulley's partner says their two girls "miss their mummy desperately" and "need her back".
- Chris Mason: Sunak's backseat-driving former prime ministers February 6, 2023Rishi Sunak has a minibus full of predecessors who could end up as backseat drivers - with Liz Truss the latest to lurch towards the wheel.
- School head found dead with husband and daughter February 6, 2023
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