Felix N. Codilla III
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Circle of Friends Can Cause Couples to Split Up
Marriage counselors cite the common causes for divorce, including, infidelity, communication gap, financial problem, lack of intimacy, and constant bickering, among others. However, one of the least known reasons is having friends who can influence the decision of either husband or wife and who can interfere with the couple's lives.
Schools on Trial in Johannesburg for Giving Christian Education
Johannesburg's Supreme Court has decided that religious practices in schools are important for children's moral development. The High Court reached its conclusion after hearing a motion to impose an injunction on six Afrikaans schools for promoting Christian ethos, using Christian logos and holding Bible assemblies.
Indian Supreme Court Declares Instant Divorce Not Part of Quran
Triple Talaq is not a basic form of Islam, the Supreme Court (SC) said on Wednesday during the continuation of the hearing challenging the Muslim practice. But the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) warned that quashing the practice would shake the religion's foundation.
Shariah Court in Indonesia Sentences Gay Couple to Caning
An Indonesian Islamic court has sentenced two gay men to public caning for having sexual relations. Wednesday's hearing sentenced both defendants to 85 strokes of the cane which is the first in the conservative province of Aceh. The sentencing was timed with the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.
Eating Strawberries Could Possibly Prevent Breast Cancer, According to New Medical Study
A new medical study suggested that strawberries have the potential to cure breast cancer — if women respond with the same effect as did laboratory mice, that is. Researchers from Europe and Latin America conducted the animal experiment at Italy's Marche Polytechnic University with promising results.
'Humanlike' Ways of Thinking Evolved 1.8 Million Years Ago, Study Concludes
Scientists agreed that prehistoric humans obtained a small degree of intelligence 3.3 million years ago when the earliest stone tools were made. But their level of smartness was just a few stages ahead of primates and limited only to surviving. However, when did humans graduate from being ape-like to being rational?
Mental Health News: Bad Moods May Actually Be Good For You, Say Health Experts
Mood swings are perfectly normal, but almost everyone would prefer to feel happy all the time. The benefits of negative emotions are usually taken for granted, which makes happiness overrated. But too much of everything isn't good, and this includes always feeling upbeat.
Religious People Are Happier, According to New Study
A poll by Relationships in America found a strong correlation exists between religious affiliation and happiness. The study used three indicators — frequency of church attendance, self-rated religiousness and spirituality — to show the contribution of religious commitment to personal happiness.
'The Young Pope' Latest News: HBO, Sky Atlantic to Develop Show's Spinoff Titled 'The New Pope'
HBO and Sky Atlantic are partnering again to develop a new miniseries that will take off from the success of the recently concluded "The Young Pope." To be titled "The New Pope," the show will be a spinoff of its predecessor which indicates that plans for a second season for the original series had been dropped.
Ex-Muslims Slam Facebook for Shutting Down Pages That Disrespect Islam
Facebook has been criticized for unfairly banning pages of ex-Muslims and censoring anti-Islamic posts. The outcry came from former adherents of the Islam faith from Australia and was directed against the popular social media giant for also shutting down Arabic-based atheist groups.