Buddhism
Who are the Kumari, Living Goddesses of Nepal?
The earthly embodiments of the Living Goddess the Kumari of Nepal lead fascinatingly different lives than anything most Westerners would find familiar. Many people in the…
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Shocking number of Americans don’t believe The Big Bang Theory
A new poll says the majority of Americans don't believe in the Big Bang Theory, but scientists are doubting the accuracy of the survey.
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How Did The Irish Minister for Education Anger Teachers?
Ruairi Quinn, the Irish Minister for Education, spoke at a meeting organised by INTO, the Irish National Teachers Organisation, ruffled some feathers by offering his own…
Agnosticism
Does TV Show ‘Cosmos’ Identify Science As Proof To Abandon Your Religion?
In Fox’s newest scientific discovery and documentary show, Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey, host and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson aims to present science in a way that…
Entertainment
The Influence of the Scientology Religion on Musicians and Fans
From left to right: Chick Corea, Beck, and Kate Ceberano, three Scientologist musicians who have endured controversy around their beliefs. Chick Corea, the US jazz musician…
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Israel Honors History with Holocaust Remembrance Day
Holocaust Remembrance Day is a day during which we can remember the people that suffered and died in one of the world's greatest atrocities, the purposeful…
Christianity
Britain Divided by Prime Minister David Cameron’s “Christian” Country Comments
UK Prime Minister David Cameron has courted controversy with his recent comments when he declared that the United Kingdom was a “Christian Country.” David Cameron made…
Entertainment
Protecting Religious Freedom or Legalizing LGBT Bullying?
In 2013, fifth-graders in a Tennessee school were asked to write an essay about people they admire. One student chose to write about God as her…
Entertainment
Controversial Narendra Modi Likely To Be Voted India’s New Prime Minister
Narendra Modi, the leader of India’s Bharatiya Janata Party (“BJP”), is an extremely controversial leader who has been leading current polls and surveys because of his…
Christianity
Syrian President Assad Promises to “Remain Steadfast” on Easter
On Sunday, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad visited an ancient Christian town recaptured from rebels last week.
Entertainment
Ohio Judge Rules to Recognize Same-Sex Marriages
A federal judge of Cincinnati announced that he will require Ohio officials to now recognize all gay marriages which were performed in other states.
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The MPAC and Their ‘Safe Spaces’ Initiative
The Muslim American community faces continuous suspicions, misconceptions and fears from the rest of society. The image of the Muslim American in post-9/11 United States has…