Agnosticism
Will Oklahoma Voters Allow Religious Displays at State Capitol?
If the ballot initiative passes, more religious groups will ask for permission to erect public monuments, including a Hindu Lord Hanuman statue. On November 8, as…
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Agnosticism
Agnosticism
Smithsonian Gets First Religion Curator in Over 120 Years
Peter Manseau is the first religion curator of the Smithsonian Institution since the 1890s. Religion and museums have always had a rough relationship. In the 1930s…
Hinduism
Are Indian-American Hindus Really Going to Vote for Trump?
Indian-American support for Donald Trump may change after Republican Hindu Coalition faux pas. At a time when recent scandals have tilted the scales against the Republican…
Hinduism
On Karwa Chauth, Hindu Women Fast for their Husband’s Health
The Hindu Karwa Chauth festival is one of love, longevity, and well-being. In the Hindu tradition, there is a celebration dedicated to married women seeking the…
Agnosticism
Children of Divorce Are More Likely to Become Religious ‘Nones’
Study shows link between children of divorced parents and the loss of their religion. The number of Americans who are moving away from religion is on…
Agnosticism
How Household Income Varies Among Religious Groups
New study shows the average U.S. household income levels classified by faith. A new study has revealed the average household income of various religious groups, and…
Buddhism
Do Pets and Other Animals Go To Heaven? The Idea of Animal Reincarnation
Study says the majority of Americans believe in animal afterlife. In Christianity, Islam and other major religions, there’s the concept of heaven or a paradise where…
Hinduism
The 9 Colors Hindu Women Wear During Navratri and Why
Hindu women celebrate nine colorful nights in honor of goddess Durga during the Navratri Festival. Hindus have many festivals and celebrations that are held in honor…
Hinduism
Pakistan Assembly Finally Passes Bill to Protect Rights of Hindu Women
Landmark bill passed by Pakistani assembly recognizes Hindu marriages and protects women’s rights. After decades of delays, Hindu couples in Pakistan will finally have their marriages…
Hinduism
Donald Trump Praises “Fantastic Contributions” Hindus Have Made to America
Trump is aiming for the Indian-American vote with his comments on the Hindu community. In a move likely calculated to capture the Indian-American vote come election…
Hinduism
Hindus and Jains Observe Festival of Anant Chaturdashi
Hindus and Jains celebrate Lord Vishnu and show their devotion with the Anant Chaturdashi festival. There are five prime Hindu deities that have influenced Hindu culture…
Catholicism
Catholic University Georgetown is First U.S. College with a Hindu Chaplain
Brahmachari Vrajvihari Sharan is the first Hindu Priest appointed as Chaplain by an American university. With the appointment of Brahmachari Vrajvihari Sharan as the first Chaplain…