Religion

A More Just America Launches

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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PHOENIX, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A More Just America, a new 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to restorative justice and prioritizing the welfare and safety of vulnerable communities and military veterans within the criminal justice system, officially launched earlier this month. Founded by a former U.S. Army sniper and fully staffed by formerly incarcerated individuals, they advocate for policies that ensure equity and fairness in all communities regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, political ideology, or socio-economic status. They proudly announced their launch at an event organized in partnership with Dream.Org, Arizonans For Transparency and Accountability in Corrections (ATAC), Steven George Law, FAMM, and the American Conservative Union (ACU), among others.

Key Points: 
  • Improving such a wholly failing criminal justice system requires severing criminal justice policies from partisan politics while working to build a cooperative, collaborative, and balanced approach.
  • It belongs to all of us" said Founder of A More Just America Chris Stevens.
  • Through grassroots organizing, advocacy campaigns, public demonstrations, and collaboration with other organizations, A More Just America strives to mobilize communities and generate public support for reform.
  • Led by people who have lived experience inside the criminal justice system, A More Just America believes the system can ensure accountability for wrongdoing and enhance safety through a balance between proactive crime prevention and rehabilitation.

41st Niwano Peace Prize Awarded to American University Professor Mohammed Abu-Nimer

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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TOKYO, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Niwano Peace Foundation will award the 41st Niwano Peace Prize to Prof. Mohammed Abu-Nimer of American University in Washington D.C., who is the founder of the D.C.-based Salam Institute for Peace and Justice, in recognition of his lifelong dedication to peace combining conflict resolution and interfaith dialogue.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Niwano Peace Foundation will award the 41st Niwano Peace Prize to Prof. Mohammed Abu-Nimer of American University in Washington D.C., who is the founder of the D.C.-based Salam Institute for Peace and Justice, in recognition of his lifelong dedication to peace combining conflict resolution and interfaith dialogue.
  • In addition to an award certificate, the Palestinian-American scholar will receive a medal and a cash prize of 20 million yen.
  • The Niwano Peace Foundation established the Niwano Peace Prize to honor and encourage individuals and organizations that have contributed significantly to inter-religious cooperation, thereby furthering the cause of world peace, and to make their achievements known as widely as possible.
  • The Niwano Peace Foundation was chartered in 1978 to contribute to the realization of world peace and the enhancement of a culture of peace.

41st Niwano Peace Prize Awarded to American University Professor Mohammed Abu-Nimer

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Religion, Philosophy, Committee, Person, Education, Niwano Peace Prize, Culture, Spirituality, Organization, Buddhism, Teaching, Forgiveness, American University, Science, Justice, Research, Tourism

TOKYO, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Niwano Peace Foundation will award the 41st Niwano Peace Prize to Prof. Mohammed Abu-Nimer of American University in Washington D.C., who is the founder of the D.C.-based Salam Institute for Peace and Justice, in recognition of his lifelong dedication to peace combining conflict resolution and interfaith dialogue.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Niwano Peace Foundation will award the 41st Niwano Peace Prize to Prof. Mohammed Abu-Nimer of American University in Washington D.C., who is the founder of the D.C.-based Salam Institute for Peace and Justice, in recognition of his lifelong dedication to peace combining conflict resolution and interfaith dialogue.
  • In addition to an award certificate, the Palestinian-American scholar will receive a medal and a cash prize of 20 million yen.
  • The Niwano Peace Foundation established the Niwano Peace Prize to honor and encourage individuals and organizations that have contributed significantly to inter-religious cooperation, thereby furthering the cause of world peace, and to make their achievements known as widely as possible.
  • The Niwano Peace Foundation was chartered in 1978 to contribute to the realization of world peace and the enhancement of a culture of peace.

Government of Canada introduces legislation to combat harmful content online, including the sexual exploitation of children

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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The Bill would create stronger online protection for children and better safeguard everyone in Canada from online hate and other types of harmful content.

Key Points: 
  • The Bill would create stronger online protection for children and better safeguard everyone in Canada from online hate and other types of harmful content.
  • Government of Canada introduces legislation to combat harmful content online, including the sexual exploitation of children.
  • The Bill would create stronger online protections for children and better safeguard everyone in Canada from online hate and other types of harmful content.
  • They could also include design features to limit children's exposure to harmful content, including explicit adult content, cyberbullying content and content that incites self-harm.

As Teacher Burnout Surges, TimelyCare Extends Virtual Mental Health and Medical Care for K-12 Educators and Staff

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TimelyCare is expanding critically needed access to virtual care resources to improve the health and well-being of K-12 teachers, administrators and support staff.

Key Points: 
  • However, a 2023 RAND report found only about half believe they have adequate mental health support to deal with the levels of stress they face post-pandemic.
  • Extending anytime, anywhere virtual medical and mental health care to K-12 educators and staff through its integrated, easy-to-use platform was a natural next step with benefits beyond the classroom.
  • With 24/7 access to mental health and medical care, TimelyCare helps teachers and support staff take care of themselves so they can continue to serve students," said Luke Hejl, TimelyCare CEO and co-founder.
  • TimelyCare allows K-12 faculty and staff to seek the level of care they need, when they need it.

NEW SCIENTOLOGY STAR RISES IN TEXAS'S ALL-STAR CAPITAL OF AUSTIN

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Sunday, February 25, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At the crossroads of all things Austin, crowds of Scientologists and guests gathered on a clear Saturday afternoon February 24 and gave an ecstatic Texas welcome to the new Ideal Church of Scientology Austin. The ribbon-cutting, the first in a wave of Grand Openings at the start of 2024, embodied the spirit of unabated growth that has become the hallmark of Scientology today.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At the crossroads of all things Austin, crowds of Scientologists and guests gathered on a clear Saturday afternoon February 24 and gave an ecstatic Texas welcome to the new Ideal Church of Scientology Austin.
  • "For those of you who aren't from Austin, this town is a university town.
  • We work to keep our neighborhood at the front of the pack when it comes to, well, everything," Mr. McHone said.
  • The new Austin Ideal Org provides the city with an introduction to Dianetics and Scientology, beginning with the Public Information Center.

FRC Publishes New Edition of Hostility Against Churches Report Indicating a Doubling of Attacks

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Family Research Council (FRC) today released the newest edition of its Hostility Against Churches report, updated to include hostility incidents from calendar year 2023.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Family Research Council (FRC) today released the newest edition of its Hostility Against Churches report, updated to include hostility incidents from calendar year 2023.
  • FRC identified 436 hostility incidents in 2023—more than double the number identified in 2022 and more than eight times the number identified in 2018, the first year for which FRC collected data.
  • Notable findings in this report include, but are not limited to:
    Over the past six years (2018-2023), FRC has identified 915 acts of hostility against U.S. churches.
  • In 2023, at least 436 acts of hostility against churches occurred in the United States, more than double the number identified in 2022.

Women of Global Change Welcomes New Global President, Crystal White

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Women of Global Change (WGC), an internationally acclaimed organization dedicated to positive global community service and humanitarian efforts, is excited to announce Crystal White as its new Global President. With a rich history of empowering communities and fostering change, WGC is poised for a new chapter of growth and impact under White's leadership.

Key Points: 
  • Women of Global Change (WGC), an internationally recognized organization known for its global community service and humanitarian efforts, proudly announces the appointment of Crystal White as its new Global President.
  • LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Women of Global Change (WGC), an internationally acclaimed organization dedicated to positive global community service and humanitarian efforts, is excited to announce Crystal White as its new Global President.
  • "As I step into the leadership role of the President for Women of Global Change, I am filled with a profound and humbling sense of gratitude and responsibility," White stated.
  • For more information about Women of Global Change and how to get involved in their initiatives, please visit WGC's website .

Church of the Highlands celebrates 23 years as a church

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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Church of the Highlands celebrated its 23 anniversary on February 4th.

Key Points: 
  • Church of the Highlands celebrated its 23 anniversary on February 4th.
  • What began 23 years ago at Mountain Brook High School has now grown into a multi-site church with 26 locations across the state of Alabama and into Georgia.
  • Church of the Highlands started as a portable location that set up and tore down everything needed for a church service every Sunday.
  • God has blessed the church in ways that were never expected when the church first launched 23 years ago.

AAOS Diversity Award Winner Boris A. Zelle, MD, FAAOS, FAOA Recognized for Far-Reaching Diversity and Inclusion Efforts in Orthopaedics

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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The AAOS Diversity Award acknowledges outstanding contributions to advancing diversity in the field of orthopaedics.

Key Points: 
  • The AAOS Diversity Award acknowledges outstanding contributions to advancing diversity in the field of orthopaedics.
  • This award specifically honors AAOS active Fellows and Emeritus members who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to fostering greater representation and accessibility of orthopaedics for diverse populations.
  • "Above all, I consider it a recognition of our combined efforts to support important values that I deeply believe in."
  • "AAOS remains a strong advocate of diversity efforts, and I feel honored and privileged to represent our orthopaedic community."