Category: Religion
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Community Tourism: A Watershed Moment for Indigenous Communities
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In light of the climate emergency, the debate on ways to promote sustainable development in the Amazon is gaining traction across various economic sectors — including tourism. In indigenous territories, a management model has emerged as an alternative for communities willing to welcome visitors while striving to keep the forest alive — community tourism. In…
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Notre Dame Cathedral to Reopen After More Than 5 Years of Reconstruction
After more than five years of reconstruction following the fire that devastated Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris in 2019, two invitation-only ceremonies on Saturday and Sunday will mark the rebirth of this well-known tourist attraction. About 50 heads of state and government are expected to attend the ceremonies, including the elected President of the United…
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Religions and cultures have distinct ways of celebrating the year-end festivities
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At midnight on January 1st, we usually celebrate the beginning of a new year. We celebrate with fireworks, parties, and many wishes for good luck and achievements. There are various customs we perform to celebrate this date; some prefer to dress entirely in white as a movement for peace and good energies, or in specific…
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Hezbollah and Israel Agree to a Ceasefire
After 13 months of war, Hezbollah entered into a ceasefire with Israel on Wednesday (27) that the group will struggle to convince anyone, other than its most fervent loyalists, that the decision is not in fact a defeat. The 60-day truce, which is expected to lay the groundwork for a more lasting ceasefire, comes after…
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Texas Creates School Curriculum With Lessons Drawn From the Bible
School districts serving more than two million elementary school children may adopt a curriculum based on the Bible. Texas education authorities supported a new elementary school curriculum on Tuesday (19) that incorporates Bible-based teaching materials in reading and language arts classes, a controversial measure regarding the inclusion of religion in public education. The optional curriculum…
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Israel Says It Killed Hamas Leader and Possible Author of October 7 Attacks
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that Yahya Sinwar, considered the mastermind behind the October 7 attack just over a year ago, was “eliminated” in southern Gaza on Wednesday (16). The Israeli army also released drone footage that, according to them, shows the final moments of the Hamas leader before he was killed. In the…
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The Planet No Longer Waits to Charge the Next Generation,” Warned Lula at the Opening of the 79th UN General Assembly
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva delivered one of the most impactful speeches of his presidency during the opening of the 79th UN General Assembly in September. Mixing criticism and appeal, his speech exposed the inability of major nations to unite to face global challenges and highlighted the necessary effort across various sectors to transform…
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Círio de Nazaré, Faith, Devotion, and Tradition in the Brazilian Amazon
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Considered one of the largest religious celebrations in the world, it takes place every year in Belém, the capital of the State of Pará, in October, attracting around 2 million faithful to pay homage to Our Lady of Nazaré. Designated a Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, this festival lasts several days, characterized by the…
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Escalation of War: More Electronic Devices Are Exploded, Causing Deaths in Lebanon
A second wave of explosions from electronic devices rocked Lebanon on Wednesday afternoon (18), killing nine people and injuring another 300, government officials said. The apparently coordinated attack comes as the country recovers from a similar operation the day before (Sep. 17) that exploded thousands of pagers belonging to members of the militant group Hezbollah.…
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Two Months Before the Election, How Is the Electoral Race in the U.S.?
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National polls for the U.S. presidential race show that Kamala Harris has gained about three points for the Democrats since she became the nominee, following President Biden’s withdrawal. However, according to an analysis by The Guardian, when comparing this performance to previous elections, data from RealClearPolitics reveals that Harris’s lead over Trump is weaker than…