Christianity
You’ve heard of the Religious “Nones;” Here are the Religious “Dones”
The Church Refugees: The Dones have not lost their faith but they are leaving the Churches to save it. We are familiar with the Nones –…
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Archaeology and religion have always been intertwined, but will the field be better off without its influence?
As archaeologic studies are funded less by religious groups and more by government, the question arises: is religious bias in archaeology a better way to learn…
Anglicanism
How Do You Get Happy and Stay Happy? You Join a Religion, Study Says
A recent study shows participation in religion makes you happy for a sustained amount of time. At least so state the results of a recent study…
Entertainment
Top 5 Reasons to Study Religion in College
Trying to decide what to study in college? Here are the Top 5 reasons to study religion. Are you a college student who is now on…
Ethics
The Power of Words: Intervention is Needed to Cure Islamophobia
via Flickr What is the first word that comes to mind when you hear the word Islam? In a recent British study, the overwhelming answer to…
Ethics
Chair of Kazakhstan Senate: “Religious Dialogue Is Needed for Peace and Development”
Ahead of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions being held June 10-11 in Astana, former Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of…
Ethics
The Supreme Court Ruling in Favor of Wearing the Hijab is in Favor of Women Everywhere
Featured Contributor Nusrat Qadir shares her opinion on the Supreme Court ruling against Abercrombie & Fitch and judging women based on their appearance. In 2006, clothing…
Entertainment
It’s Time to Welcome the Hijab as a Shield on the Police Force
Featured Contributor Nusrat Qadir offers her view on the hijab ban instituted by the Columbus, OH police department. Police departments in America have been under a…
Catholicism
Keep out of Politics, Stick to Preaching: Republicans to Pope Francis
Republican politicians urge Pope Francis to stay away from politics and concentrate on the work to lead people to Jesus Christ and Salvation. Republican politicians have asked…
Entertainment
The Quran is meant for everyone, even Hollywood stars like Lindsay Lohan
Featured Contributor Nusrat Qadir examines how the Muslim Holy Book can help Lindsay Lohan. Thanks to pop media culture, many of us are aware that Hollywood…
Entertainment
Dear France, Stop Skirting Around the Real Issue
Featured Contributor Nusrat Qadir responds to a French school’s decision to send a 15-year-old girl home from school because her skirt was too long and could…
Entertainment
These are the Religious Groups that are in Favor of Same-Sex Marriage
A comprehensive portrait by PRRI shows the attitudes towards same-sex marriage by religious affiliation. The Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) released a demographic of the current…