Islam
Boko Haram’s Last Stronghold: Taken by Nigerian Forces
Boko Haram has killed over 5,000 civilians between 2009 and 2015. Their last stronghold was recently overtaken by Nigeria. Boko Haram, which means “Group of the…
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Islam
Catholicism
Manny Pacquaio combines boxing and faith, prepares for Las Vegas megafight with Floyd Mayweather, Jr
Examining the religious beliefs of world champion professional boxer Manny Pacquaio. Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao is almost too good to be true. Nicknamed Manny, this 36-year-old Filipino…
Catholicism
Catholic Church Bishop Urges a Racial Divide Conversation
Illinois bishop urges the Catholic community to try to put themselves in African-American shoes to better understand the country’s ‘racial divide.’ Bishop Edward K. Braxton of…
Issues
Judge Claims ‘Killing Jews’ Ad Is Protected Under Freedom Of Speech
The “Killing Jews” bus ads can run on NYC buses and Trains under the rule of freedom of Speech. Freedom of Speech has been something constantly…
Entertainment
Interfaith Initiative Aims to End Global Poverty by 2030
World Bank urges global leaders to unite and put an end to impoverishment around the world. The World Bank has launched an interfaith initiative aimed at…
Catholicism
‘The Vatican Tapes’ – An Epic Battle Between Good and Evil
With a scheduled US release date of May 22, 2015, Lionsgate hopes to put audiences on the edge of their seats with a new horror film:…
Buddhism
Buddhist Photographer Nicholas Vreeland Captures Journey in Tibet
Nicolas Vreeland shows his collection of photographs from a 2003 journey with his spiritual teacher, Khyongla Rinpoche. Nicholas Vreeland is the Abbot of Rato Dratsang, one…
Christianity
Ex-Apple Designer Releases New Bible App – NeuBible
Kory Westerhold, ex-Apple designer and his co-founder, Yahoo Design Director Aaron Martin, have created a new bible app which they recently showed off in an exclusive…
Issues
Obama Pleas with Jewish Leaders over Iran Nuclear Deal
Obama sought the opinions of Jewish community leaders to gain their favor in the Iran nuclear deal discussions. President Obama knew that consulting Jewish leadership was…
Entertainment
Akshaya Tritiya: the Hindu and Jain Day of Good Fortune
Hindus and Jains celebrate Akshaya Tritiya, a holiday of good fortune, where celebrants often buy gold, start businesses, and get married. Hindus and Jains around the…
Judaism
Great Synagogue Of Edirne In Turkey Reopens After 20 Years of Neglect
It was all smiles as the sonorous sounds and echoes of the 500-year old “Adio Kerida (Goodbye my Beloved)” song played throughout the newly opened Synagogue…
Entertainment
Allegations of Anti-Semitism at Stanford by Jewish Student are Debated
Jewish student Molly Horwitz says she encountered anti-Semitism when being interviewed for a student senate seat in a Stanford University organization. Molly Horwitz, a junior from…