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Where Does America Rank in terms of Religious Restrictions?
Pew Research conducted a study on religious restrictions worldwide. Where does America fall on the list? In their 6th annual research center study, PEW researchers looked…
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Catholicism
Millennials Observe Lenten Fast at Surprising Rates
Millennials observe the Lenten fast at surprising rates. They practice the Christian tradition more commonly than even their parents. Fasting (giving up certain kind of foods)…
Entertainment
Church of Scientology runs Twitter Ads in unison with ‘Going Clear’ Documentary Release
The Church of Scientology launched a public relations campaign on Twitter during HBO’s airing of a documentary pitted against Scientology. Alex Gibney’s controversial documentary, Going Clear:…
Agnosticism
‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ actor David Henrie becomes Christian thanks to ‘Little Boy’ Movie
The Little Boy movie has changed the life of actor David Henrie, who is leaving his Agnostic beliefs behind to adopt Christianity. David Henrie is best…
Christianity
Jim Parsons Stars as God in Broadway Production
Best known for playing the science-minded Sheldon Cooper on The Big Bang Theory, Jim Parsons is shifting gears and playing God in a Broadway show. Jim…
Christianity
Mennonites on Dissonance Over Homosexuality
Mennonites are wrestling with the questions faced by churches around the world. How should scripture deliberate the understanding of same-sex relationships? How are groups to balance…
Entertainment
iPhone design influences elegant Japanese mini Shinto Shrines
Nope, it’s not a wooden iPhone case. It’s a minimal Shinto Ise Shrine for your home, of course. Sometimes tradition and technology blend to form a…
Entertainment
“Lives in Common:” Israeli scholar Menachem Klein on Israel and Palestine
Menachem Klein discusses his new book Lives in Common and the prospects of Peace between Israel and Palestine with ISLAMiCommentary. Written by Joseph Preville and Julie…
Entertainment
Oy! Orthodox Jewish drag queens use humor to reconcile religion with alternate lifestyle
Drag queens of New York City are receiving a surprising infusion of characters from the religious sector. Imagine being an Orthodox Jew who realizes he is…
Buddhism
George Takei on Equal Rights, Buddhism, Japanese Internment, and Change
George Takei is widely known as an actor, author, and gay activist. He shared his personal history with Lion’s Roar. George Takei at the age of 77,…
Entertainment
Indiana Passes Controversial Religious Freedom Act
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signed the controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act into law drawing mixed reactions. Indiana governor Mike Pence signed into law a controversial religious freedom…
Buddhism
5 Things You Didn’t Know About This Tibetan Art Form Seen in ‘House of Cards’
The Tibetan Sand Mandala is a beautiful, sacred art form. With patience, monks carefully create this work of art, but what they do next will surprise…