Catholicism
Elton John on Religion: Describes Pope Francis as ‘My Hero,’ and ‘Fearless’
Elton John called Pope Francis “my hero” for his compassion and push to accept gays in the Catholic church at his annual AIDS benefit in New…
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Christianity
After Leaving Due to Stance on Homosexuality, Houston Church Suing the Presbyterian Church (USA)
A lawsuit between a Texas church and Presbyterian Church (USA) has been continuing on for over six years, and it still seems to be no closer…
Ethics
Woman Claims Wiccan Beliefs Justify Her Possessing Meth
Woman claims her religious beliefs as a Wiccan permit her a religious right to possess meth. Police disagree. Throughout the world, many people have claimed that…
Entertainment
Zusha’s Music & Style Earned Them the Title “Hasidic Hipsters”
The “Hasidic Hipsters” of the musical group Zusha are here to rock the world of music with their beautiful, Jewish inspired songs. Musical groups that share a…
Catholicism
Big Bang Theory Agrees with the Bible Says Pope Francis
Pope Francis endorsed scientific findings like the Big Bang Theory and Evolution. He claims that they are compatible with the Bible and the Catholic Faith. Pope…
Atheism
James Woods Hopes to be First Open Atheist Elected to Congress [Video]
James Woods is the first openly atheist candidate to campaign for congress. After becoming blind at 26, he is driven by his passion for equality and reason.…
Buddhism
How One Buddhist Monk Devoted His Life to North Koreans
Pomnyum Sunim is a South Korean Buddhist monk who has devoted his life to rescuing the North Korean people and promoting peace between the two nations.…
Entertainment
Princess Noriko Leaves Title for Love in Marriage to Shinto Priest
Japan’s Princess Noriko relinquished her ties to the royal family and married Kunimaro Senge of the Izumo Taisha grand Shinto shrine in a beautiful wedding. Everyone…
Christianity
Mormon Women Pleased With Small Changes to Their Role in the Church
photos: Rick Egan, The Salt Lake Tribune Mormon women are surprised as LDS President alters wording to be more inclusive of women. Last month, a gathering…
Atheism
Atheist and Wiccan Prayers Are Welcomed at Huntsville, AL City Council Meeting
Huntsville, Alabama City Council begins to welcome non-traditional invocations led by an Atheist and Wiccan. The United States of America has been called a nation built…
Judaism
Yom Kippur, Jewish Day of Atonement, Begins Friday at Sundown
The Jewish high holy days will come to a close with the observance of Yom Kippur. Many people outside of the Jewish community have heard of…
Islam
Hajj Muslim Pilgrimage Going On Now, Will Come to a Close with Eid al Adha on Saturday
The great Muslim pilgrimage of Hajj has begun and will culminate with Eid al Adha on Saturday, October 4. So why are these two Muslim celebrations…