Islam
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Pledges Support for Muslims
In a meeting with Muslim leaders, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi listened to concerns of Muslim communities and pledged to help. On Monday, the Indian Prime…
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Entertainment
John Travolta Opens Up on “Beautiful” Experience with Scientology, Will Not Watch ‘Going Clear’
Actor John Travolta gave an interview about his life as a Scientologist and calls out “disgruntled” former Scientologists in Going Clear. Going Clear: Scientology and the…
Islam
Aisyah Tajuddin, Malaysian Radio Presenter, Accused of Mocking Islam In Video Issues Apology
Aisyah Tajuddin, who is presently in the middle of a blasphemy investigation mess over her comments in the viral “hudud video,” has come out to tender…
Ethics
Trevor Noah, New ‘Daily Show’ Host, Criticized for Anti-Semitic Tweets
Trevor Noah, a newly announced replacement for Jon Stewart as host on Comedy Central’s hugely popular The Daily Show, has come under intense media criticism and…
Christianity
A Religious Case against Climate Change Denial: Episcopal Church Raises Awareness
Katharine Jefferts Schori, the current head of the Episcopal Church, recently said in an interview with The Guardian that denying climate change is both blind and…
Christianity
‘SNL’ Lampoons Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) and Scientology in Latest Episode
Celebrating its 40th year, Saturday Night Live is known to tackle controversial events head on. This week’s episode included sketches on a new religious freedom bill…
Buddhism
Thai Monk Scandal in Bangkok: Corruption in the Temple
A Buddhist temple in Thailand, near Bangkok, is found at the center of a corruption scandal. The case sparked angry cries for the authorities to regulate…
Islam
Is Islamic Banking the Answer for Ethiopians?
The National Bank of Ethiopia is working to use Islamic banking to bring financial services to Ethiopians who didn’t have access to any financial services at…
Issues
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence Responds to RFRA Criticisms
After the nation retaliated against Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act, Gov. Mike Pence spoke to the press to assuage fears & announce an amendment. Indiana Gov.…
Christianity
California Christian Fraternity Shut Down for Banning Non-Christian Leaders
A Christian fraternity is in the middle of a religious debate after claiming to have been wrongfully removed by California State University, Stanilaus. The move comes…
Issues
Indiana’s RFRA Paves Way for Church of Cannabis
Bill Levin has officially established the First Church of Cannabis after Indiana passed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. In response to the Religious Freedom Restoration Act…
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:…