Issues
French soldiers protect synagogues after Charlie Hebdo attacks
To guard against more potential attacks after the assault on Charlie Hebdo, France has deployed soldiers to protect French synagogues. As antisemitic attacks rise in Europe,…
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Catholicism
Pope Francis plans to fight the battles against climate change and poverty
Pope Francis seems to have big plans for 2015, including universal negotiations on the environment and social inequality. Pope Francis is planning to issue quite a…
Atheism
Atheist Creator of “I Met God, She’s Black” Shirts Reveals Inspiration
Creator of the hottest fashion trend right now, Dylan Chenfeld, explains the inspiration behind the “I Met God, She’s Black” shirt. With a t-shirt proclaiming “I…
Christianity
Lakewood Church Refuses to Host Lesbian Funeral
A Lakewood church has garnered protests after refusing to host funeral services for a lesbian wife and mother. A church in Lakewood, CO has come under…
Entertainment
Why did Cameron Diaz’s wedding upset some Jews?
Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden get married in Jewish wedding confusing and upsetting many faithful as the couple is not Jewish. Cameron Diaz now has a…
Buddhism
Buddhist temple repeatedly vandalized in Santa Ana, CA – Update: Suspect Caught
Santa Ana Police are puzzled as an Asian woman was caught on camera vandalizing Buddhist Huong Tich Temple several times. Update 1-14-15 11:50 AM: Trang Thu…
Catholicism
Pope Francis’ New Cardinals Encourage Diversity
Pope Francis’ newly appointed cardinals reflect the new direction of diversity that the Pope wants to lead the Catholic Church. At the beginning of the month,…
Buddhism
Did Wealth Create Modern Religion?
A new study indicates a correlation between wealth and religion. A study published in the research journal Current Biology on December 11, 2014 has hinted toward new…
Islam
Brother of slain Muslim police officer delivers heartfelt eulogy [Video]
The brother of the Muslim police officer that was killed in the Charlie Hebdo attacks has spoken out. “My brother was Muslim and he was killed…
Hinduism
Does this box office hit movie disrespect Hindus?
Despite making a film that has been a huge box office success, Rajkumar Hirani, director of the film PK, has been inundated with complaints concerning the…
Islam
Yesterday’s anti-terrorism march in France was the largest in its history
3.7 million joined in Paris Sunday to march against terrorism, marking the largest gathering in the history of France. The death toll of last week’s assault…
Bahá'í Faith
Why are burial rights being denied to a Baha’i in Iran?
Shamel Bina passed away in October 2014, but his remains are unburied because local authorities are refusing burial rights. What should have been a period of…