Catholicism
Paul Ryan Has His Work Cut Out for Him As New Speaker in a Catholic Congress
Hard choices ahead for Paul Ryan as Speaker of the House in a congress that is strongly Catholic. When Paul Ryan got elected as the House's…
Latest from Derek
Catholicism
Catholicism
Pope Francis Expresses His Desire to Visit Auschwitz
Pope Francis wants to pray at the former German Nazi Concentration Camp Auschwitz located in Poland. Pope Francis has informed Andrzej Duda, the Polish President, of…
Catholicism
New Arguments in Contraception and Religion Case to be Heard by Supreme Court
Religious arguments against the Affordable Care Act’s contraception coverage will soon be heard and clarified by the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court will again hear arguments…
Christianity
Christians are Furious About Starbucks’ Red Cups While Others Say #ItsJustACup
Facebooking The ‘War on Christmas’: Are you Team #MERRYCHRISTMASSTARBUCKS or Team #ItsJustACup? A few people have expressed outrage over the new holiday cups being used by…
Catholicism
Jeb Bush Starts Religious Committee To Win Christian Support
Jeb Bush created the Religious Liberty Advisory Committee to protect the First Amendment. Jeb Bush, one of the Republican presidential candidates, has created a new religious…
Hinduism
3 Reasons Why Diwali is Celebrated in 3 Religions
The Differences in What Diwali Means to Jains, Sikhs, and Hindus. Diwali is one of the largest holidays that is celebrated in India; it is the…
Catholicism
Barbie and Ken as Mary and Jesus Offend Religious Leaders
Art depicting religious figures using Barbie and Ken dolls upsets religious leaders, but believers are okay with it. Argentinean artists Marianela Perelli and Pool Paolini’s depiction…
Entertainment
Muslim Students Bullied More in California
55% of California Muslim students have reported being bullied. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has found that Muslim students in California are bullied twice as…
Buddhism
Buddhist Monk Thich Nhat Hanh Receives Catholic “Peace on Earth” Award
Thich Nhat Hanh, “Thay” is the first Buddhist to receive the Catholic Pacem in Terris peace award. Thích Nhất Hạnh, a Buddhist monk hailing from Vietnam,…
Entertainment
Amish Man Not Allowed to Buy Gun is Suing U.S. Government
Amish man fights photo ID required to purchase a gun because it’s a violation of his religious beliefs. Andrew Hertzler, who is a member of the…
Christianity
Cross my Heart: Justin Bieber Album Cover Banned
Justin Bieber’s new album has been banned in the Middle East due to its offensive cover artwork. Pop sensation Justin Bieber finds his latest album, Purpose,…
Christianity
Muslim and Christian Leaders Unite Against Terrorist Shooting
Religious leaders in Australia respond to Parramatta shooting. Curtis Cheng, a civilian police employee, was shot by Farhad Khalil Mohammad Jabar, a 15-year-old, as he was…