Christianity
Controversy over ‘American Sniper’ ignites religious debate
The film American Sniper is now creating a religious debate. There is an ongoing controversy regarding the Clint Eastwood film American Sniper. The movie has gotten…
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Atheism
Actress Julianne Moore announces she’s an atheist
Julianne Moore at the premiere of Still Alice. After years of speculation, award-winning actress Julianne Moore says she doesn’t believe in God. For over a decade,…
Buddhism
200-year-old Buddhist monk discovered still meditating in Mongolia
In Mongolia, researchers discovered the mummified remains of a 200-year-old Buddhist monk sitting in the lotus position as if he were still meditating. The mummified remains…
Entertainment
France & America Have Radically Different Takes on Religion
Daniel Estrin, reporting for PRI, commented on the drastically different opinions between France and America regarding religion. France has recently grown a bad reputation when it comes…
Entertainment
Sikh Captain America stars in ‘Red, White, and Beard’ documentary
The Sikh Captain America Vishavjit Singh stars in a new documentary, Red, White, and Beard, to help educate the America about the Sikhs & cultural diversity.…
Catholicism
Pope Francis adds New York stop to his U.S. visit
Pope Francis has added New York to his list of destinations trip to the United States. While not everything is set in stone by the Holy See, according…
Islam
Muslim prisoner wins Supreme Court case to keep his beard
The United States Supreme Court has made a unanimous decision to grant prisoner Gregory Holt the right to keep his beard for religious reasons. Gregory Holt was…
Judaism
Party Representing Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Women to Offer Candidate in March Elections
Feeling excluded by the male dominated Haredi political parties, Ruth Colian will represent ultra-orthodox jewish women in the upcoming elections as the head of Bezchutan party.…
Buddhism
Researchers trying to determine how religion affects the brain
Researchers are discovering how prayer, meditation, and religion affect brain activity. Scientists like Jeff Anderson, Julie Korenberg and Andrew Newberg have begun to delve into the…
Buddhism
Beautifully minimal Buddhist micro-altars are designed for mourning in a modern world
Keita Suzuki has redesigned Buddhist prayer altars for micro-sized Tokyo apartments. Buddhists all around the world will be cheerful at the news that a company has…
Ethics
Church of Scientology fights back against alleged claims in upcoming HBO documentary ‘Going Clear’
The Church of Scientology is in the spotlight, and it’s not related to their expansion or humanitarian efforts. Documentarian Alex Gibney’s latest project is set to…