Islam
Man Rips Off Woman’s Hijab Because “This is America!”
The man who ripped off a Muslim woman’s hijab on a Southwest Airlines flight in December 2015 will soon be sentenced. Gill Parker Payne, a 37-year…
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Christianity
Yazidis Urge U.N. to Deem Violence by ISIS to be Treated as Genocide
Yazidi Christians call for international recognition of acts against Yazidis be declared genocide. The Yazidis are a Kurdish religious community recognized by the United Nations as…
Catholicism
All-Girls Catholic School Lets Jewish Transgender Teacher Keep Job
A San Francisco Catholic school supports transgender teacher’s decision to come out. The Mercy High School in San Francisco, California, is a Catholic all-girls college preparatory…
Issues
The Battle Surrounding “Anti-Zionism” and “Anti-Semitism”
A British debate surrounding the terms “anti-Zionism” and “anti-Semitism” marches on. There is a so called “anti-Semitic problem” in Britain’s Labour party, and through it, greater…
Hinduism
Hindus Plead to CA Education Dept: #DontEraseIndia
California Education Department will review suggested edits to the words “India” & “Hinduism” within school textbooks. After a nationwide protest from Hindus in America, the California…
Atheism
Atheist Billboard Protesting Noah’s Ark Theme Park Rejected
Billboard companies reject “inappropriate” anti-Noah’s Ark Atheist campaign. Ark Encounter, a water-theme park centered on a life-sized replica of Noah's ark, is set to open on…
Islam
Sadiq Khan: I Don’t Want an Exception to Trump’s Muslim Ban
New London Mayor slams Donald Trump on his proposed Muslim ban. In an interview given to The New York Times Monday, Donald Trump, the presumptive nominee…
Buddhism
China’s Attack on Buddhism is a Threat to Tibetan People Too
New Tibet Watch report details role of religious institutions in political activism in Tibet. In the wake of Chinese president Xi Jinping’s recent speech declaring that…
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May 10, 2016
Christianity
What’s on the Agenda for the United Methodist General Conference This Year?
The United Methodist Church will hold its General Conference at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon May 10-20, 2016. The General Conference convened every four…
Celebrity
Franklin Graham Blasts Miami Dolphins Draft Pick Laremy Tunsil for Smoking Marijuana
Franklin Graham issues a reaction to Laremy Tunsil caught on video smoking marijuana. Franklin Graham is infamous for his controversial remarks. Last week, via his Facebook…
Christianity
Australian Evangelists Are Praying for America’s Future
Australians have begun praying for the survival of the United States during its “spiritual battle.” Millions of Americans will be observing the National Day of Prayer…
Celebrity
Gay Neon Trees Frontman Slams Mormon Church in Emotional New Song
Rocker Tyler Glenn of Neon Trees released a new solo single aimed at the Mormon Church. Tyler Aaron Glenn is an American singer, songwriter, and musician.…