Christianity
ISIS executes over 20 Coptic Christians from Egypt
The White House and Catholic Pope speak up as Egyptian Coptic Christians are beheaded by Libyan-based ISIS militants. The people of Egypt mourn, as 21 of…
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The Church of England starts a credit union
In a move that has pleasantly surprised many of its members, The Church of England has decided to take steps towards making its own credit union.…
Buddhism
Learn ‘How to Sit’ with Thich Nhat Hanh’s Buddhist mindfulness techniques
How to Sit is the first of a series of how-to titles by the Zen Master, Thich Nhat Hanh. In it, he provides a thorough introduction…
Catholicism
The History and Roots of Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras, or the Fat Tuesday as you may call it, is a series of carnival celebrations beginning after the King’s Day and day before Ash…
Ethics
Three Muslim Students Murdered in Cold Blood by a Self-Proclaimed Anti-Theist near UNC Chapel Hill
A scene from a vigil at UNC Chapel Hill. In what has been tagged as a “hate crime” by many, three young students of the University…
Anglicanism
The connection between Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, and Lent
Ash Wednesday, otherwise known as the ‘Day of Ashes’, falls on Wednesday, February 18 this year. The holiday kicks off the start of Lent, which is…
Buddhism
‘The Princeton Dictionary of Buddhism’ Wins the 2015 Dartmouth Medal
The Princeton Dictionary of Buddhism has carted away the 2015 edition of the prestigious Dartmouth Medal for being the most outstanding reference work. The one-of-a-kind 1.2…
Christianity
Fifty Shades of Grey, Prompts Negative Response From Religious Groups
The Fifty Shades of Grey franchise has been no stranger to controversy since it was first released in 2011. The movie is getting a higher rate…
Religion News
Bill to choose college group leader based on religion fails
A controversial piece of legislation, which would allow groups to pick their religious group leader based on religion in college, has failed. A House committee split…
Catholicism
Valentine’s Day: The Past and The Present… All You Need To Know!
How the polarizing Valentine’s Day holiday celebrating love came to be. Did you know that over 150 million Valentine's Day inspired greeting cards are exchanged globally…
Catholicism
Struggling Catholic David Carr, writer for The New York Times, has died
Known for his work at The New York Times, David Carr struggled with both addiction and religion. David Carr collapsed at The New York Times offices…
Entertainment
Interlove Project Aims to Promote Interfaith Couples
Armed with a belief in love’s uniting power, one Canadian photographer has set out to document the stories of interfaith couples for the Interlove Project. While…