Entertainment
Why Even the 1920s Jewish Mafia Observed Yom Kippur
Jewish mobsters, “The Purple Gang” were criminals but still made it to Temple to seek forgiveness for their sins on Yom Kippur. The year was 1929.…
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Thousands Petition to Ban Animal Sacrifice as Part of Eid al-Adha in India
An online petition demanding the government to prohibit a Muslim festival’s cruelty to animals has garnered thousands of supporters. All religions across the world have holy…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Visits Cuba, Avoids Talking Cuban Politics
Pope Francis begins his tour of North America with a stop in Cuba last weekend. Revolution Square can be termed as the political hub of evolving…
Entertainment
Preparing For the Celebration of Mabon Harvest and Feast
Mabon, the Autumn Equinox: A Time of Thanks to Sol, Dark Mother and The Green Man. Mabon is one of the seasonal festivities observed by modern…
Books
Former NBC ‘Meet the Press’ Moderator David Gregory on Faith, his New Book
David Gregory is bridging the gap between Christianity and Judaism with his new book How’s Your Faith? An Unlikely Spiritual Journey. Being expelled from a high-profile…
Christianity
Controversy Over Students Learning Islam in Tennessee School
Teaching Islam over Christianity is not acceptable to parents of Spring Hill Middle School in Tennessee. Parents of middle school children in Tennessee have voiced their…
Catholicism
Mark Ruffalo puts ‘Spotlight’ on Catholic Abuse Scandal in New Movie
Mark Ruffalo hopes new film will provoke the Catholic Church to use ‘Spotlight’ as a way to heal victims of the church’s sexual abuse in Boston.…
Catholicism
Speeches by Pope Francis Will Have to Be Translated into English During U.S. Trip
Argentine Pope will deliver the majority of his speeches in Spanish because he is most comfortable speaking his native language. Pope Francis is ready to give…
Entertainment
Smithsonian Exhibit on Display in Texas Educates About Sikh Culture
The traveling exhibit about the Sikh religion and culture, “Sikhs: Legacy of the Punjab,” is on display at the Institute of Texan Cultures. “Sikhs: Legacy of…
Christianity
Christian Canadian Bus Driver Fired After Refusing to Drive Gay Pride-Themed Bus
Calgary transit employee claims he was fired because driving a bus promoting the gay pride festival conflicted with his beliefs. A Christian Canadian bus driver was…
Entertainment
Country’s Leaders Shoot Down Islamophobia: Muslim Student Who Built Clock Gets Invitations to White House & more
14-year-old Ahmed Mohamed was the subject of Islamophobia when his school project was believed to be bomb, but President Obama, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerburg, and more…
Christian
How Spirituality May Help You Reduce Suicidal Thoughts: National Suicide Prevention Week
For National Suicide Prevention Week, Featured Contributor Keith Wommack shares how spirituality can help you reduce thoughts of emptiness. The tragedy of fifteen-year-old Sadie Walker has…