Christianity
Sudanese Woman Faced Death Penalty – Was Freed – Detained Again
Meriam Ibrahim, a young Sudanese woman who had been living under a death sentence, was released from jail earlier this week, but has been detained again.…
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Pope Francis Excommunicated the Mafia
Last Saturday, Pope Francis visited Calabria, an area in southern Italy with a significant organized crime presence, where he excommunicated the mafia. During the homily of his mass, the…
Entertainment
What are Micro Churches and How Can You Start One Yourself?
photo: Neighborhood Church Micro churches are sprouting up and giving small, local communities a cozier place of worship. If there is one thing that puts many…
Buddhism
Buddhism and Meditation: Finding Value in the Journey and the Goal
“The more we try to control things,” writes mindfulness teacher Michael Stone, “the more disorder is created.” Before I meditated, I was much like a compulsive…
Entertainment
Laverne Cox of “Orange is the New Black” Proclaims Her Love for Jewish Men on “Chelsea Lately”
In an interview with Chelsea Handler Wednesday night, Orange is the New Black‘s Laverne Cox dished on her preference in men. “I dated a lot of…
Christianity
Implications of Corporate Personhood in Hobby Lobby Religious Freedom Case
The Hobby Lobby case regarding religious freedom has roots in the much broader issue of corporate personhood. The US Supreme Court is preparing to release a…
Entertainment
The Hakone Shrine is a Beautiful Shinto Holy Site
The Hakone Shrine is a beautiful place for tourists to observe and learn Shinto rituals and customs. Shintoism is the predominant religion in Japan, with several…
Entertainment
Halal Food Company Finds Inspiration in Kosher Company’s Slogan
Saffron Road serves halal foods to Muslims much like kosher predecessor Hebrew National does for Jews. Many religions have tight rules on what can and cannot be…
Entertainment
Sikhs Want the Attack on the Golden Temple to be Recognized as Genocide
Last week, Sikhs around the world gathered publicly to remember the 30th anniversary of the Storming of the Golden Temple in Punjab, which began a series…
Christianity
Christian College Clubs Face Scrutiny for Wanting Christian Leaders
College clubs centered on religions are being accused of discrimination for excluding non-believers from leadership roles. Over the last ten years there have been a variety of cases…
Entertainment
100 Examples of How Religion is Doing Good for the World
The Huffington Post has published their examples of Religion Doing Good (#ReligionDoingGood), as sourced earlier this month. Highlights include the Los Angeles-based Homeboy Industries , who…
Entertainment
US House of Representatives to open with Hindu prayer
Rajan Zed, Hindu statesman, gives a prayer at the Alaska House of Representatives in 2009. United States House of Representatives in Washington DC will open with…