Catholicism
Reflecting on the Life of Mother Angelica, Who Passed Away on Easter
Mother Angelica leaves behind a legacy of commitment and holiness that is an inspiration to the world. In the year 1978, while she was working for…
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Islam
Ted Cruz: Wants to “Patrol and Secure” American Muslim Communities
Ted Cruz wants local law enforcement to “patrol and secure” Muslim neighborhoods in America. After the recent terrorist bombings in Brussels, Republican Presidential candidate and Texas…
Christianity
Mormon Eric Hawkins Makes An Unexpected Call On Gay Conversion Therapy
Mormon Church softens attitude on gays and conversion therapy. There was a time when the LDS Church openly refused to use the word “homosexuality.” They simply,…
Buddhism
Buddhists Celebrate Magha Puja Day
Traditions and history behind Magha Puja Day. Magha Puja is also known as the Full Moon Day. It is a Buddhist festival that is celebrated by…
Judaism
Send Virtual Prayers to the Western Wall with The Kotel Prayer
The Kotel Prayer: Send your personal message to G-d, in your own words, in any language. Jews and other individuals around the world who would like…
Christianity
Televangelist Mark Burns Tells Crowd Bernie Sanders “Doesn’t Believe in God” at Trump Rally
Opening for Donald Trump, televangelist Mark Burns says Bernie Sanders needs to get “saved.” A pastor and a televangelist Mark Burns said that Bernie Sanders “doesn’t…
Celebrity
Nike Rejects Stephen Curry’s Bible Verse Sneaker, Curry Pursues Deal with Under Armour Instead
After Nike rejected his sneaker printed with a Bible verse, NBA player Stephen Curry has moved on to Under Armour instead. Stephen Curry is a very…
Hinduism
Hindu God Smoked Marijuana to Relax And Meditate
Exploring the Hindu weed-smoking deity Shiva, the inspiration behind the Shivaratri festival. March 7 marked the Shivaratri festival or the “Night of Shiva,” as it is…
Atheism
Russian Atheist Faces Jail Time for What He Wrote in the Comments
Atheist faces a year in jail for denying existence of God in webchat. Viktor Krasnov, a Russian blogger accused of denying God's existence in online comments…
Religion News
Michigan Catholic Church Approves Offering Health Care to Same-Sex Couples
Catholic employees in Michigan can now extend their health benefits to a same-sex partner, friend, or relative. The body who supervises health care for Catholic employees…
Christianity
New Study Shows Israel’s Deep Division in Religious Identity
Religious identities in Israel fracture society according to new research from Pew. For its small size, Israel holds great importance for adherents of three major world…
Art
New Zealand Bishop Warns Against Madonna Because She “Insults Religions”
Madonna’s “extremely offensive” Rebel Heart Tour has been condemned by religious leaders for its pole dancing nuns. Madonna’s Rebel Heart Tour made a stop in Auckland,…