Catholicism
Christians Flee to Jordan for Refuge from ISIS
About 4,000 Christians left the Iraqi city of Mosul for Jordan in the last three months, forced out by Islamic State fighters. With the capturing of…
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Catholicism
NY Parishes are Closing: How Will the Catholic Church React?
Attendance is falling so low that New York will close some parishes and merge others. How will the Catholic Church respond to reinvigorate the faithful? As…
Christianity
Interstellar: Is it a Religious Movie?
Interstellar’s philosophical and religious undertones are examined in The Atlantic. The Atlantic has published an article analyzing “the spiritual setting of space,” focusing mostly on the…
Christianity
Christian and Muslim Leaders to Denounce ISIS Violence at White House Candlelight Vigil Tomorrow
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11, 2014 /Christian Newswire/ — The vigil will be on Wednesday, November 12, at 7:00 P.M. on Pennsylvania Ave. NW across from Lafayette Park.…
Catholicism
Christian Music Artist Vicky Beeching Finds Peace Identifying as a Gay Christian
The successful Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) singer’s experience coming out as a lesbian last August only strengthened that desire. She is now ready to be a…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Urges Catholics to Stop Economic Injustice and Save the Environment
Pope Francis delivered an off-the-cuff mini-encyclical on the rights of the poor, the injustices of unemployment and the need for environmental protection Tuesday, saying he’s not…
Agnosticism
Religion and Aliens: How Extraterrestrial Life Might Affect Religious Beliefs
Astronomy professor David Weintraub’s new book explains what leaders of the world’s major religious affiliation believe about the possibilities of alien life. The question of whether…
Atheism
Christian Youth Leader Banned From Oregon School After Criticizing Atheist Student
A church youth leader has been barred from volunteering at a Salem public school after a student said he was promoting Christianity and insulted her for…
Christianity
These Two Religions May Support Brittany Maynard’s Decision on Assisted Suicide
While many Christians believe it’s wrong to end one’s own life, other religions, such as Jainism and Hinduism, differ. Brittany Maynard was a 29-year-old woman who…
Christianity
Is Juan Pablo “Too Sexy” for Jesus?
Jesus will look different in the upcoming TV special, A.D. Dubbed by the media “sexy Jesus“, the new face of the Christ has brought about a…
Atheism
Cuba to Build Its First Catholic Church in Over 50 Years
Over 5 decades after the nation outlawed religious practice, a community in Tampa has helped raise the funds necessary to build Cuba’s first Catholic church. With…
Anglicanism
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby Upset By Anti-Immigration Bias
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, showed disapproval of the anti-immigration sentiment in British politics noting that all humans are equals. The head of the Anglican…