Buddhism
How Mahayana Buddhists Celebrate New Year
New Year traditions of the largest sub-sect of Buddhism, Mahayana. Mahayana Buddhism is the largest branch or sub-division of the Buddhist religion. Compared to the faith’s…
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Catholicism
Religious Groups Lend Helping Hand in Flint Water Crisis
Interfaith effort responds to Michigan’s Contaminated water supply. The Flint water crisis has pushed state and federal officials to respond with urgent help. Residents of Flint,…
Christianity
Donald Trump Claims He Will Protect Christians at Liberty University
Trump vows to protect Christians in a tripped up speech on Virginia campus. With the Iowa caucus looming near, Donald Trump, the Republican presidential contender, has…
Christianity
Utah Lesbian Mayor Takes on The Anti-LGBT Mormon Church Stance
Jackie Biskupski Will Pressure The LDS on its anti-LGBT stance. Salt Lake City made history when it elected Jackie Biskupski, an openly lesbian woman, as mayor…
Catholicism
Eye of the Tiber – The Catholic Answer to ‘The Onion’
Interview with Founder Eye of the Tiber, S.C. Naoum, on his love for the Catholic Church and good satire. The Eye of the Tiber is a…
Christianity
Vatican Denounces New Charlie Hebdo Cover
In response to the new Charlie Hebdo cover art, the Vatican says all faiths must be respected. L’Osservatore Romano, the newspaper run by the Vatican that…
Celebrity
How Christianity Influenced Will Smith in ‘Concussion’ Movie
Will Smith says grandma’s Christian faith helped prepare him for his role in ‘Concussion.’ Will Smith, the A -list actor in the Hollywood film fraternity, plays…
Bahá'í Faith
81 Baha’i Faith Counsellors Form Divine Plan for 2016
The 2015 yearly Baha’i conference developed “lofty” goals for the future. The Baha'i Continental Board of Counsellors conference ended on January 2, 2016. The concluding hours…
Catholicism
God and Government According to Justice Scalia
Antonin Scalia pointed out his support of God in government during a recent speech. If Antonin Scalia, the U.S. Supreme Court justice is to be believed,…
Issues
Challenging the “Religious Kids are less Altruistic” Study
A scholar is challenging studies that are saying that religious kids are less altruistic than children who are non-religious. Terrorism by radical Islamists and the underlying…
Catholicism
The Pope’s Kiss Killed Cancer, Cures 12-year-old Girl
A kiss and healing prayer from Pope Francis cured a little girl of cancer Pope Francis, the head of Roman Catholic Church, healed Gracie West, a…
Catholicism
English Priest Who Died on the Titanic Recommended to become a Saint
Priest who gave his life for others as the Titanic sank is on the path to Sainthood. Years and decades after the Titanic suffered its ill…