Religious leaders allegedly asked that numbers were not limited at an Israeli festival that tragically left 45 people dead in a stampede after thousands crammed into the site, local reports have claimed. A total of 45 people were killed during Lag B’Omer festivities at Mount Meron, Israel, on Thursday as worshippers tripped and fell on a packed staircase … Read more
Religious leaders allegedly asked that numbers were not limited at an Israeli festival that tragically left 45 people dead in a stampede after thousands crammed into the site, local reports have claimed. A total of 45 people were killed during Lag B’Omer festivities at Mount Meron, Israel, on Thursday as worshippers tripped and fell on a packed staircase … Read more
The victims of the Lag B’Omer festival stampede have begun to be identified as Israel comes to terms with one of the worst peace-time disasters in the country’s history. Among those killed were two pairs of brothers: Yosef and Moshe Elhadad, 18 and 12, and Moshe and Joshua Englander, aged 14 and 9; Shraga Gestetner, … Read more
Are atheists immoral because they don’t believe in God? It’s a commonly held stereotype, but a new study suggests they’re no less principled than religious people. Researchers found non-believers and believers shared similar views on fairness and not hurting people. But the atheists didn’t see values that supported unity, like loyalty and respect for authority, … Read more
The author John Banville has revealed he ‘despises the woke movement’ and likened it to a religious cult. The Irish novelist, who won the Booker Prize in 2005, said he would not win the coveted award today because he is a ‘white, straight man.’ Speaking at the Hay Festival Winter Weekend, the 74-year old was … Read more
The author John Banville has revealed he ‘despises the woke movement’ and likened it to a religious cult. The Irish novelist, who won the Booker Prize in 2005, said he would not win the coveted award today because he is a ‘white, straight man.’ Speaking at the Hay Festival Winter Weekend, the 74-year old was … Read more
Catholic guilt is secret of my success, says Arsene Wenger: Football manager credits his devoutly religious upbringing while working in family bistro for instilling his legendary work ethic Working in the family bistro in Duttlenheim village near Strasbourg, also helped Says deep Catholic faith dominated almost every aspect of his formative years He was so … Read more
Catholic guilt is secret of my success, says Arsene Wenger: Football manager credits his devoutly religious upbringing while working in family bistro for instilling his legendary work ethic Working in the family bistro in Duttlenheim village near Strasbourg, also helped Says deep Catholic faith dominated almost every aspect of his formative years He was so … Read more
Scotland Yard warns religious leaders not to hold communal church services after series of Covid lockdown breaches at venues across London Met Police has wrote to faith leaders warning them to stop communal services Force has warned leaders across the city that enforcement action will be taken Met said, ‘Dangerous and flagrant attempts being made … Read more
Religious leaders launch legal challenge against closure of churches for public worship during Covid lockdown Church leaders claim worship restrictions breach Article 9 of Human Rights Act More than 100 are seeking a judicial review of the lockdown closure of churches They are also challenging the Welsh government’s similar ban during firebreak By Daily Mail … Read more