Agnosticism
Florida Senate Votes to Allow Students to Express Religion on School Grounds
The bill does have its share of detractors with some fearing that it infringes too heavily upon the separation of church and state. Last Thursday the…
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Anglicanism
91% of US Federal Lawmakers are Christians
U.S. Congress is Predominantly Christian The present U.S. Congress, its 115th iteration, is predominantly Christian.[/tweetit] About 91 percent of the federal lawmakers identify their faith as…
Buddhism
Larung Gar Buddhist Complex Getting Renovated to Improve Safety
China is rebuilding Buddhist complex Larung Gar. China is reconstructing the expansive Larung Gar complex[/tweetit] to improve public health and safety. The complex was home to…
Buddhism
How Religions Celebrate the Spring Equinox
Origins of the spring equinox and its religious meanings. The word “equinox” traces its root from Latin, and it means “equal night.” Equinox is that time…
Buddhism
Thich Nhat Hanh ‘Walk With Me’ Documentary on Mindfulness Premieres at SXSW
Benedict Cumberbatch-narrated Thich Nhat Hanh documentary Walk with Me will premiered at SXSW. Walk with Me, a documentary directed by Max Pugh and Marc J. Francis,…
Buddhism
Dalai Lama on ‘Last Week Tonight with John Oliver’
“I am demon. With horn!” The Dalai Lama teases China who is describing him as a demon. The Dalai Lama was interviewed on Sunday during Last…
Buddhism
India Ignores China, Dalai Lama Will Visit Arunachal Pradesh
China warns India on Dalai Lama’s visit to Arunachal Pradesh, but Dalai Lama will not cancel visit. Despite warnings by China, India has decided to allow…
Buddhism
UN Is Condemning China over Expulsion of Monks and Nuns
U.N. condemns China over expulsions of Tibetans China has been unanimously condemned by the United Nations experts for its expulsion of nuns and monks[/tweetit] from Larung…
Buddhism
Thich Nhat Hanh’s Advice on How to Deal with Anger and Trump
Using the Practice of Mindfulness to cope with Trump Thich Nhat Hanh, one of modern world’s greatest spiritual leaders, says challenging anger with anger will only…
Agnosticism
U.S. Warming Up to Different Religious Groups and Even Atheists
Americans are warming up to different religions. Americans are now more open to different religious groups compared to a few years before. Studies conducted by Pew…
Agnosticism
Ken Starr Under Evaluation for Head of International Religious Freedom Office
Ken Starr under consideration by Trump Administration for Office of International Religious Freedom position. The Trump administration is considering Ken Starr to head the Office of…
Bahá'í Faith
What is the Importance of Love in World Religions?
World Religion News Celebrates Valentine’s Day: Love According to World Religions In anticipation of the day of love, Valentine’s Day, we explore the different ways love…