RELIGIOUS ART | NEWS OF WEEK

ALPHA OMEGA ARTS
By Ernest O. Britton

Do you remember the fun times you had in your family growing up? Why? Because we love to be with family. Why did God create Man? God created Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, Jews, Muslims and others to be part of His family. Our religious differences don't matter. What matters is our kinship as children of God. For that reason, threats made to destroy Djingareyber Mosque (above), make it the NEWS OF WEEK.

In other Religious Art news from across the USA, and the world:

• Christian artist (and radical), William Blake was honored as A&O's July Artist of Month. [CHRISTIAN NEWS]
• Hasidic Jews taught the world how to keep cool, and keep the faith during heatwave. [JUDAIC NEWS]
• Islamic fundamentalists in Africa attacked religious sites of their sister faith, Sufi Islam. [ISLAMIC NEWS]
• Ancient Buddhist statues were rescued but then destroyed at a Police Station. [BUDDHIST NEWS]
• Movie inspired by a branch of Hinduism sparked controversy in India. [HINDU NEWS]
• Pre-Columbian religious artifact looting in Honduras in the news. [OTHER FAITHS]

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