Art
Breakthrough Female Muslim Street Artist Challenges War and Stereotypes
Street Artist Shamsia Hassani: “I want to cover all bad memories of war from people’s minds with colors.” Shamsia Hassani has beaten all the odds, and…
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Atheism
“Atheists Make Better Lovers” Billboard Goes up in Orange County, CA
Atheists in Orange County, CA show off a cheeky new billboard toting the benefits of non-belief. Backyard Skeptics, a California based group, installed a billboard to…
Agnosticism
‘The X-Files: Babylon’ Episode Tackles Terrorism Religion and the Power of Suggestion
The X-Files sci-fi series features psychology, terrorism, faith and religion in one episode. For television critics, the fifth episode of The X-Files entitled Babylon can be…
Christianity
Mississippi Lawmakers Want State Book to be the Holy Bible
This marks the second attempt to make the Bible Mississippi’s state book. Two Mississippi lawmakers have proposed the designation of the Bible as the state book…
Catholicism
Vatican Declares Bishops Do Not Have to Report Child Abuse
New rulings on clerical child abuse go against Pope Francis’ instituted policies. Newly appointed bishops are being instructed by the Catholic Church that they are not…
Judaism
Bernie Sanders is First Jewish American to Win a Presidential Primary
Sanders made history by becoming the first non-Christian to win a state in a presidential primary. History was made when Senator Bernie Sanders, an Independent from…
Celebrity
Justin Bieber Shares How God Must Be Praised on Instagram
Justin Bieber shares “Jesus Calling” on his Instagram account. Justin Bieber, the Canadian pop star, continues to publicize his Christian faith. He recently started to use…
Christianity
Christian Celebration Candlemas Focuses on Jesus and Virgin Mary
February 2, Christians celebrate the presentation, the first entry into the temple of Jesus, and the Virgin Mary’s purification. February 2 is a special day for…
Entertainment
“Hijabis of New York” Photos Highlight the Successes of Muslim Women
Hijabis of New York creator Abdelhamid wants the world to know there’s more to Muslim women than just a hijab. Rana Abdelhamid, a student and an…
Catholicism
Leonardo DiCaprio meets with Pope Francis
Pope Francis and Leonardo DiCaprio discussed environmental causes. Leonardo DiCaprio, the Hollywood superstar, met Pope Francis privately to discuss what both of them passionately believe in:…
Catholicism
Italian Gov’t Starts Debate to Legalize Same-Sex Unions
Italy is Divided Over Effort to Legalize Same-Sex Unions. Pope Francis reiterated the Vatican’s long-stated opposition to civil union between same-sex couples just a week prior…
Christianity
Noah’s Ark Theme Park Can Hire based on Religious Beliefs for Tax Incentives
Noah’s Ark Theme Park is Eligible for Up To $18 Million in Tax Incentives A federal judge, Gregory Van Tatenhove, has ruled that developers constructing a…