Prayers can crowd out donations for disaster victims
People who offer prayers for victims of natural disasters may be less likely to donate to those victims, according to research by a University of Wyoming economist.
People who offer prayers for victims of natural disasters may be less likely to donate to those victims, according to research by a University of Wyoming economist.
Social Sciences
Nov 26, 2019
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While devout Hindus wait for up to 90 hours to see their favourite deity at Ganesh Chaturthi, one of India's major festivals, others are opting to dodge the queues this year and say a virtual prayer instead.
Telecom
Sep 23, 2012
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'While shepherds watched' was the first carol to cross over to the Church of England from the secular, folk tradition and carol singers might be surprised to hear that it used to be commonly sung to the tune 'Cranbrook', ...
Other
Dec 15, 2009
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Egypt on Thursday began unifying calls to prayer that ring out five times a day from thousands of minarets across the capital, but the move has been criticised by the men who make the call or azzan.
Telecom
Aug 12, 2010
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A study by the University of Liverpool has found an increasing number of shared spaces for prayer, reflection and meditation, despite the declining popularity of established religion.
Social Sciences
Mar 23, 2012
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Nearly nine of 10 Americans have relied upon healing prayer at some point in their lives, praying for others even more than for themselves, according to a study by a Baylor University epidemiologist.
Social Sciences
Apr 18, 2016
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People accessing the power of prayer online rather than visiting a church are much more likely to pray for themselves rather than someone they know.
Social Sciences
May 9, 2012
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A Turkish man living in Germany has invented a Muslim prayer mat that takes the strain off the knees which, he said Friday, he hoped to now sell worldwide.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Aug 2, 2013
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Hundreds of Bangladeshi Muslims gathered on an open field in Dhaka on Monday to pray for rain after the metropolis of 20 million people recorded its hottest day in almost 60 years.
Environment
Apr 17, 2023
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