Islam
UK Theatre Rejects Jewish Film Festival Over Israel-Palestine Conflict
The Tricycle Theatre in London faces criticism for refusing to host the upcoming UK Jewish Film Festival because it is supported by Israel’s Embassy. After seven…
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Christianity
Non-Christians Believe in the Bible? What?
The results of the 2014 Gallup Values and Beliefs poll have been released, and the non-Christians answers to at least one question has raised a few eyebrows. Each year…
Entertainment
Do You Know Why Laylat al Qadr is called the Night of Destiny? [Video]
On the 27th day of Ramadan, Muslims traditionally celebrate the Night of Destiny, or Laylat al Qadr, to commemorate the night the Quran was revealed to…
Entertainment
Spain to Rectify 500-Year-Old Jewish Exile
Source: Flickr Spain hopes to rectify 500 year old exile by opening citizenship to wronged Jews. In 1492, Ferdinand and Isabella exiled all Jews living in Spain…
Anglicanism
Church of England Votes to Allow Women Bishops
In an historic vote, the governing body of the Church of England voted Monday to allow women bishops within the church. This decision raises the leadership…
Buddhism
The Dalai Lama calls for Peace Between Muslims and Buddhists in Myanmar and Sri Lanka
All the Dalai Lama wants for his birthday is peace in Myanmar and Sri Lanka. Speaking from the India-governed town of Leh in Kashmir, last week…
Christianity
Is There a Link Between Religion and Divorce Rates? The Answer May Surprise You
Recent study shows surprising link between religious conservatism and elevated divorce rates The time has come for churches to update their methods on how to help…
Ethics
Do Wiccans have Freedom of Religion?
Priest denied ability to lead prayer at local City Council meeting plans to prove Wiccans have freedom of religion. Less than a month after the Supreme Court ruled…
Christianity
How the Hobby Lobby Decision Affects Us All
The Hobby Lobby decision has implications that reach much further than most predict. Reactions run strong in the wake of this week’s Burwell v. Hobby Lobby…
Anglicanism
Religions Offer Divine Assistance for World Cup
World Cup fever has once again seized the globe with a religious fervor extending from the humblest worshiper to the highest religious office in the world. In…
Islam
Who Is ISIS (aka ISIL) and Why You Should Care
With their recent rise to power in Iraq, we should all know: who is ISIS? A new holy war has emerged on the Middle Eastern stage.…
Christianity
Implications of Corporate Personhood in Hobby Lobby Religious Freedom Case
The Hobby Lobby case regarding religious freedom has roots in the much broader issue of corporate personhood. The US Supreme Court is preparing to release a…