Buddhism
Harvard has a New Free Online Course About Buddhism
Harvard University’s new “Buddhism Through its Scriptures” free online course. The rise in demand to learn about Buddhism has resulted in a number of unique ways…
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Ivanka Trump Officially Recognized as a Jew
Ivanka Trump’s conversion accepted under new standards. Yitzhak Yosef, the Sephardic chief rabbi of Israel, has spoken: the conversion to Judaism by Ivanka Trump does not…
Catholicism
A Look At the Origins of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception
The history of the Catholic celebration of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. December 8 marks one of the most significant dates in the Catholic calendar-…
Atheism
FFRF and American Atheists Declare Annual Christmas “War on State/Church Separation” Has Started
The annual “War on Christmas” has begun, sparked by efforts by FFRF and American Atheists. Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) and American Atheists have started campaigns…
Catholicism
The Story of St. Nicholas
St. Nicholas Day: Remembering the real St. Nicholas. The feast of Saint Nicholas is celebrated on December 6 for western Christian countries while in the east,…
Celebrity
Natalie Portman’s First Christmas Tree: “It’s kind of every Jew’s secret wish”
Natalie Portman’s Chrismukkah! Portman will get her very first Christmas tree while her family celebrates Hanukkah and Christmas in unison this year. For Natalie Portman, the…
Christianity
Free Speech Group Defends Textbook Against Mother’s Accusations of “Islamic Indoctrination”
National Coalition Against Censorship Defends Textbook Against Accusations of ‘Islamic Indoctrination’ A New York-based free speech group has spoken out against a Tennessee mom who believes…
Islam
Muslim-American Kids Read Letters Written by Japanese-Americans Incarcerated During WWII
The current rise in anti-Islamic sentiments is reminiscent of the persecution faced by Japanese-Americans during the second World War. The targeted violence that Muslims are facing…
Celebrity
In the Hospital, Sharon Jones Sang Popular Gospel Hymns Before her Death
In memory of Sharon Jones’ love for her faith, here’s a brief insight into the singer’s religious life. Sharon Jones will be remembered for a number…
Agnosticism
Twitter Cracks Down on Hate Speech
Twitter has added new features to support its stance against abusive and hateful tweets. On November 15, Twitter introduced new features aimed at improving its policing…
Atheism
FFRF Asks Albuquerque to “Keep Religion Out Of Government” with New Billboard
The sign is the latest addition to a series of church and state separation billboards by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. A new billboard in New…
Christianity
Deep Divides Between Evangelicals Revealed After Elections
Although the majority of white Christian evangelicals have voted for Trump, the evangelical movement seems to be facing problems of division. At first glance, the manner…