Hinduism
The Hindu Festival of Chhath Puja Honors Sun God Surya
Following Diwali, Hindus celebrate one of their oldest festivities, the Chhath Puja. Shortly after Diwali, the festival of lights, Hindus celebrate what is considered to be…
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Christianity
Amy Grant’s New Christmas Album ‘Not Christian Enough’ to be Sold at Lifeway
LifeWay stores will not be carrying Amy Grant’s new Christmas album Tennessee Christmas. LifeWay, the non-profit Christian store of the Southern Baptist Convention, is refusing to…
Catholicism
120 Priests Hear Shoppers Confessions at the Second ‘Confess-a-thon’ in a Bogota, Colombia Mall
Colombian mall hosts over 100 priests at ‘Confess-a-thon’ to connect with Catholic population. The Catholic Church is taking some radical steps in going out to the…
Opinion
Only 53% of Americans are Confident in Religious Leaders
New research indicates only half of Americans have confidence in religious leaders. “In God We Trust.” Although America is deeply grounded in this exclamation of faith,…
Christianity
23-Year-Old Hillary Clinton Interview Gives Insight About Her Faith
A 1993 interview with Hillary Clinton has surfaced in which she talks extensively about her religious upbringing. Hillary Clinton has not had much luck in garnering…
Catholicism
McDonald’s at the Vatican Comes with a Side of “Not Lovin’ it”
Cardinals oppose a McDonald’s restaurant planning to open at the Vatican. Trouble is brewing in Vatican City over a plan to rent an empty space in…
Hinduism
On Karwa Chauth, Hindu Women Fast for their Husband’s Health
The Hindu Karwa Chauth festival is one of love, longevity, and well-being. In the Hindu tradition, there is a celebration dedicated to married women seeking the…
Catholicism
Catholic Vote Calls for Trump to Step Down; “Disgusting and Indefensible” Comments on Women
Catholic organization calls for Trump to step aside after leaked recording of “locker room talk” comments about women. CatholicVote.org, a Catholic political advocacy group has joined…
Islam
#ActualMuslims Sending a Direct Message with “HEY ISIS, YOU SUCK!!!” Billboards
Muslims post a strong message to ISIS with billboards: “Hey ISIS, You Suck!!!” In a latest move of showing its opposition to ISIS, the Muslim community…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Urges Sports Leaders to End Corruption in Sports
The Pontiff stiffly condemned the rampant corruption in sports events; challenged sportspersons to stop using drugs to win. For Pope Francis, faith is not just about…
Judaism
Investors Use Jewish High Holidays as Indicator of When to Buy and Sell
Stock market strategies reveal motivations based on religious holidays: “Sell Rosh Hashanah, Buy Yom Kippur” Ever since the idea of the stock market took root in…
Christianity
186th LDS Semiannual General Conference: Traditional Christian Values and Mormon Faith Crisis
Leaders warned Mormons not to sin because though God’s love is “perfect,” it is not unconditional. The millions of Mormons who attended the 2016 LDS General…