Catholicism
Supreme Court of Canada Sides with Jesuit School About Religion in Schools
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled to exempt Loyola High School from a law in Quebec regarding the teaching of religion in schools. By a 4-3…
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Entertainment
How L. Ron Hubbard’s Phoenix, AZ Home Received a Historic Designation
After scrupulous restoration, the Arizona home now stands exactly like it was when he lived in it from 1952-1954. It has been recognized by the National…
Christianity
Justin Welby: Make Religion More Interesting so Youth do not Turn to Extremism
Reverend Justin Welby urges faith leaders to find a way to offer young people a “purpose in life” that can provide an alternative to extremism, which…
Bahá'í Faith
Baha’is Celebrate the New Year with Naw-Ruz
Dancers in traditional Persian costumes celebrate Nowruz (Iranian New Year) in Paris, France. Elena Dijour / Shutterstock.com Baha’is celebrate the New Year on the vernal equinox…
Entertainment
Reform Judaism CCAR Announces First Openly Gay Rabbi as President
The Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR) has appointed its first ever openly lesbian (LGBT) president. The Central Conference of American Rabbis is the highest religious…
Agnosticism
Fantasy Author Terry Pratchett and his Religious Beliefs
Terry Pratchett was the author of the Discworld fantasy series. He passed away this month at 66-years-old, after fighting Alzheimer’s disease. Pratchett’s parents were David and…
Atheism
The Horrible Past Atheists Seek To Avoid
Modern atheism is broadly defined as the absence of belief in a deity or religious group. Some atheists do not see any links between themselves and…
Atheism
Religion and Television: A Match Made in Heaven
Television portrays more religion with hit shows House of Cards & The Americans exploring religious themes and CW’s “The Messengers” featuring angels. On April 10, 2015,…
Buddhism
Author Ruth Ozeki Weaves Zen Buddhism and Novels
Famed novelist and Zen Buddhist priest, Ruth Ozeki shares one of the main inspirations for her work and life: her 800-year-old spiritual companion, Dogen. Ruth Ozeki…
Ethics
Sunnis and Shiites Unite to Throw ISIS out of Tikrit
The old adage: “the enemy of my enemy is my friend” has played out in the warring country. Two groups, Sunnis and Shiites, have now united…
Christianity
Sunday’s edition of ’60 Minutes’ will report on Displaced Christians in Iraq
In an interview to air on Sunday, a bishop says the only way to save Iraq’s Christians is to wage a war against ISIS. WASHINGTON, March…
Christianity
In Theaters Today – New film, from creators of ‘God’s Not Dead,’ asks ‘Do You Believe?’
Do You Believe, a film depicting the lives of 12 people as they journey to find God, is scheduled to be released today in over 1,100…