Christianity
China to Establish New Christian Theology
In what many believe is a move to control the religion’s growing influence, China will create its own brand of Christianity. While China is not a nation…
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Reflecting on the Life, Religion & Spirituality of Robin Williams
Robin Williams was a funny, loving, and caring man. His suicide is mourned by many fans worldwide. Robin Williams’ unexpected death on Monday was a complete shock…
Christianity
TV Show ‘The Leftovers’ Investigates What Happens After This Ancient Bible Concept Comes to Life [Video]
The Leftovers is HBO’s new show that asks, “How might humanity react to a global rapture? And could it lead to religion being taken more seriously?”…
Christianity
Gay Marriage Debate Continues Splitting United Methodist Church
In a debate that is playing out across nearly every major circuit of Christianity, the United Methodist Church is divided over the topic of gay marriage.…
Entertainment
Hindus prepare for Raksha Bandhan, annual celebration of brother-sister love
Throughout India, Hindus are preparing to celebrate the annual festival of Raksha Bandhan, a commemoration of the duty and love that exists between brothers and sisters.…
Entertainment
Restaurant discount for customers who pray before meals sparks controversy
A North Carolina diner instituted a controversial policy to get a discount on your food, but it’s since been reversed due to complaints. At Mary's Gourmet…
Entertainment
Sikhs Seeking Political Asylum Still Detained by Immigration in El Paso
In El Paso, Texas, 2 Sikh men are being held indefinitely as their trial to determine their claim to political asylum is delayed again. The immigration…
Entertainment
Remembering Wiccan priestess and NPR Correspondent Margot Adler
Pagan Journalist Margot Adler, famous for her public association with Wicca and reporting with NPR, passed away July 28. Margot Adler passed away on July 28 from endometrial cancer…
Entertainment
Obama Nominates Rabbi David Saperstein for Religious Freedom Ambassador
Rabbi David Saperstein becomes the first non-Christian and Jewish American to be the U.S. Ambassador for Religious Freedom. The position for the U.S. Ambassador for Religious…
Bahá'í Faith
Indonesia to Officially Recognize Baha’i in Increasing Tolerance
Lukman Saifuddin, the new Religious Affairs Minister of Indonesia, has called for the Baha’i Faith to become the next state-recognized religion. In a response to a query from…
Entertainment
Satanic Temple Cites Hobby Lobby Case for Religious Exemption
Satanic Temple members look to use SCOTUS’ Hobby Lobby decision to claim exemption from state mandated anti-abortion materials. A decision by the Supreme Court to protect…
Catholicism
Pope Francis begs “Please Stop!” in Emotional Cry for Peace
On WWI’s 100th anniversary, Pope Francis addressed the crowd at St. Peter’s Square and appealed to them emotionally to stop war and follow the path of…