Jainism
Jainism being endorsed in South Florida with the help of a Jain couple
It was in 2009 when a small Jain community in south Florida constructed a temple where they could gather with their families and practice one of…
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Buddhism
Extremism in Burma
Buddhism has always been considered as a peaceful religion and philosophical way of life. In recent times there has been a disturbing trend, particularly in Asia.…
Features
Religious Allusions in Movies: Are we overanalyzing?
It seems that the trend these days is to find religious allusions in movies. Even with the decline of religion among Americans, we continue to see…
Religion News
Michigan Sikhs honor lives lost in last year’s attack
Only a year ago, 6 people were killed in Wisconsin while worshiping in a hate attack. Members of a Michigan Sikh community were out in full…
Christianity
Methodist Camp Celebrates 125th Anniversary
Carey’s United Methodist Camp is excited to honor its 125th year of summer meetings, a huge milestone in an era where quality religious camps are few…
Baptist
Southern Baptist Group ‘Plants’ Church in Brooklyn
North Metro Church, a Southern Baptist group, has found the neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York to be perfect soil for ‘planting’ a church of the Lord.…
Christianity
Eastern Orthodox Leaders Defend Christian Brothers and Plead for Peace Prayer for Syria
Heads and representatives of the Eastern Orthodox religion have issued a statement in the defense of their “Christian brothers” throughout the world who are persecuted for…
Christianity
Orthodox Christian Parish Celebrates Annual Feast Day
July 29, 2013 saw celebration of the annual feast day, which celebrates a church’s patron saint, occurring in Orange, New Jersey. This is a major event…
Christianity
Eastern Orthodox Leaders Convene to Pray for an End to Violence
Heads and representatives of the Eastern Orthodox religion have issued a statement in the defence of their “Christian brothers” throughout the world who are persecuted for…
Lutheranism
What is Lutheranism?
The Lutheran religion is a Protestant denomination, which was founded by Martin Luther after he broke away from the Catholic Church. Lutherans believe that Jesus is…
Catholicism
On the issue of Pope Francis and heresy
The Catholic Church time and again has proven controversial for varying reasons. Recently elected Pope Francis is the center of a recent controversial issue; he is…
Anglicanism
The Church of England backing down on same-sex marriage legislation: A sign of our times?
A widely debated issue these days is the issue of same-sex marriage. People from all walks of life can easily be polarized when it comes to…