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DOVER — With a precedent-setting determination regarding confidentiality among some church members last week, a Superior Court judge continued a lawsuit against a Sussex County congregation. Judge Mary M. Johnston did not dismiss a lawsuit filed by the state of Delaware against the Laurel Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses regarding whether it should have reported child abuse allegations in 2013. The state is suing the congregation and two elders for allegedly not disclosing knowledge of a reported sexual relationship between an adult member and juvenile member, according to court documents. The complaint was filed on July 10, 2014, in New Castle County S…

Michael Peppard is an associate professor of theology at Fordham University and the author, most recently, of “The World’s Oldest Church: Bible, Art, and Ritual at Dura-Europos, Syria.” In this NY times article he reviews what we understand about this image in a Church in the Roman outpost of Dura-Europos, Peppard compares the image with others and concludes that the artist intended to portray Mary. The image was preserved by being buried in sand in the third century CE, in an attempt to strengthen the walls of the outpost against attack by the Sasanians. Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/31/opinion/sunday/is-this-the-oldest-image-of-the-virgin-m…

A leading infectious disease doctor is warning that not only is the virus sexually transmitted but that it could affect blood donations New concerns have emerged over the widespread Zika epidemic as it's feared the virus can be spread through sex and can impact blood donations. Scientists probing the rapid onslaught of the virus claim pregnant women can catch it through unprotected sex. At least one UK resident was warned not to have sex without a condom after contracting the virus. Leading infectious diseases expert Dr Amesh Adalja at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center says it has been well documented and part of that research was focused…

The Canadian Prime Minister caused a storm of social media fury after his official statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day appeared to contain no mention of Jews. Justin Trudeau has already faced scrutiny for his Government’s handling of Canada’s relationship with Israel, especially when compared to that of the previous pro-Israel Prime Minister Stephen Harper. His statement reads: “On this day, we pay tribute to the memory of the millions of victims murdered during the Holocaust. We honour those who survived atrocities at the hands of the Nazi regime, and welcome their courageous stories of hope and perseverance. “The Holocaust is a stark remi…

healthandmedicineorg: Hong Kong confirms first human case of…: healthandmedicineorg: Hong Kong confirms first human case of bird flu Hong Kong confirmed its first case of deadly H7N9 bird flu on Monday in a further sign that the virus is continuing to spread beyond mainland China’s borders. A 36-year-old Indonesian domestic helper with a history of contact with poultry and travel to Shenzhen in mainland China just north of Hong Kong has been confirmed infected by H7N9 and hospitalized in critical condition, Secretary for Food and Health Ko Wing-man told reporters late Monday. The case coincides with the 10th anniversary of the outbreak of Severe Acute Respira…

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Five European airlines launch new alliance https://t.co/1IiFu5fcO5 — FRANCE 24 English (@France24_en) January 21, 2016 via TheWorldNewsOrgvia journal.theworldnewsmedia.org

No casualties reported after 6.4-magnitude #quake that struck NW #China’s Qinghai, 54 houses damaged http://pic.twitter.com/oVFGrYQesJ — China Xinhua News (@XHNews) January 21, 2016 via TheWorldNewsOrgvia journal.theworldnewsmedia.org

JUST IN: Buffalo Bills have hired first full-time female assistant coach in NFL history. https://t.co/xQZHsllXpB http://pic.twitter.com/Q1dDt19ZKE — NBC Nightly News (@NBCNightlyNews) January 21, 2016 via TheWorldNewsOrgvia journal.theworldnewsmedia.org

.@FoxNews reports that a weapon recovered at the scene of #ElChapo’s capture can be traced back to #FastAndFurious https://t.co/v6UnOrEbPh — GOP Oversight (@GOPoversight) January 21, 2016 via TheWorldNewsOrgvia journal.theworldnewsmedia.org

Mom fights off armed carjackers after they try to steal car with her 2 children in backseat. https://t.co/SEjD2YiPF2 https://t.co/dTwuZvcRkh — ABC News (@ABC) January 21, 2016 via TheWorldNewsOrgvia journal.theworldnewsmedia.org

A new species of dinosaur has been uncovered in South Wales, dating back 201 million years https://t.co/dd4DDfcQ7k http://pic.twitter.com/fNDyzaGsco — Sky News (@SkyNews) January 20, 2016 via TheWorldNewsOrgvia journal.theworldnewsmedia.org

So, Washington – how does 2 feet of snow sound? https://t.co/ASrgNDe4fO http://pic.twitter.com/AUfolKXc7Q — CNN (@CNN) January 20, 2016 via TheWorldNewsOrgvia journal.theworldnewsmedia.org

366 of China’s cities don’t have safe air, Greenpeace finds https://t.co/ssUXBIa3Ll http://pic.twitter.com/9auBXG2C9m — NBC News (@NBCNews) January 20, 2016 via TheWorldNewsOrgvia journal.theworldnewsmedia.org

#BREAKING Russia ready for closer cooperation with US on Syria aid supplies: Lavrov — AFP news agency (@AFP) January 20, 2016 via TheWorldNewsOrgvia journal.theworldnewsmedia.org

US ‘takes control’ of Rmeilan airfield in Syria https://t.co/Q6eYR2j2lb http://pic.twitter.com/rtSZb454n1 — AJE News (@AJENews) January 20, 2016 via TheWorldNewsOrgvia journal.theworldnewsmedia.org

Feature: Deep beneath trendy streets of London, women carve out future rail network https://t.co/jmvPpYrijp http://pic.twitter.com/kt8L0X407V — China Xinhua News (@XHNews) January 20, 2016 via TheWorldNewsOrgvia journal.theworldnewsmedia.org

A Stanford engineer has “a very simple solution” for preventing lithium-ion batteries from catching fire. https://t.co/OC9HHlKasN — NPR (@NPR) January 20, 2016 via TheWorldNewsOrgvia journal.theworldnewsmedia.org

Jane Fonda arrives at #GoldenGlobes http://pic.twitter.com/2RGwtJON0O— Deadline Hollywood... via Entertainment News