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Irish Bishops: Remove Anti-Women Readings From the Mass

Report says tellling wives to be 'subordinate' to husbands encourages spousal abuse

Related Topics: Faiths, Catholic, Violence, Domestic Violence, Irish bishops, Women, domestic abuse report, women suffering abuse, physical violence report, document, Domestic, contemporary church teaching

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Does the Qur'an Tolerate Domestic Abuse?

In Islam, does God permit husbands to beat disloyal wives? A new translation of the Qur'an says no--but will this take hold?

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, Translation, verse, Domestic Violence, Muslim Women, domestic violence survivors, Violence, ordains mercy, English translation, didnt pass

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A Room with a View of Heaven's Angels

The domestic violence shelter was overflowing, but there was one woman I couldn't turn away.

Related Topics: Inspiration, Angels, room, shelter, attic room, safe house, Domestic Violence, Place, shelter residents, rosary bracelets, bed, domestic violence shelter

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Taraji P. Henson: 'I'm Nothing Without God'

The Academy Award nominated actress talks to Beliefnet about her role in "I Can Do Bad All By Myself," her spirituality, and her advice for women who have experienced domestic violence.

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Gabrielle, My Guardian in
New York City

Walking towards the subway station, I noticed a man following me every step of the way.

Related Topics: Inspiration, Angels, Angel, Guardian Angel, Guardian Angels, Subway, Domestic Violence, Train, subway station, Newspaper, tree lighting, black leather coat, workshop, Violence, bright blue eyes

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Witness to History in Burma

Monks in Burma are being silenced, beaten, and murdered for their peaceful protests. Here's what happened and how we can help.

Related Topics: Faiths, Buddhism, mdash, Buddhist, Government, Human Rights, military junta, Burmas, Military, rubber bands, monastic meditation retreats, American military presence

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Bio: Charlene M. Proctor

Related Topics: Inspiration, Women, Empowerment, transitional housing shelters, researched learning organizations, tireless community supporter, Environment, alternative adult education, Charlene M Proctor, Work, female work culture

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Hailing the Angel Police

Are there angels who enforce rules and laws? Or warrior angels who protect us from danger?

Related Topics: Inspiration, Angels, Angel, warrior angels, Police Officer, Police, angel police investigating, uniformed angels patrolling, angels patrolling streets, Bible, Experience, angels participate

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'The Challenge Goes Out to All American Muslims'

Four Muslim Americans discuss the issues facing Muslims in today's post-9/11 landscape, and see a positive future ahead.

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, Community, Muslim, Muslim Women, Muslims, extremist thoughts, persecuted minority, dont work, Terrorism, physical safety