Agnosticism
Americans with A Diverse Mix of Friends Are Less Religious
Religious diversity may be changing beliefs in America. Diversity has long been listed on the table of assets that have served to make America the Superpower…
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Hinduism
USPS Set to Release Postage Stamps Commemorating Diwali
USPS Forever stamp honors the Hindu Festival Diwali. In an act that showcases America's religious harmony and cultural equality, the U.S. Postal Service will be issuing…
Hinduism
Hindus Celebrate the Birth of Krishna – Krishna Janmashtami
The Hindu festival Krishna Janmashtami, the celebration of the birth of Hinduism’s favorite God, Krishna, takes place on August 25 this year. Krishna, whose 5,243rd birthday…
Buddhism
Kubo and the Two Strings Introduces Western Kids to Buddhist Concepts
Kubo and the Two Strings is re-introducing Buddhism to western viewers Kubo and the Two Strings is a movie that re-introduces Buddhism and its beliefs to…
Christianity
Kenyan Churches are Being Painted Yellow in a Display of Unity
Painting houses of prayer the color of hope: yellow. The world as we know it is burning with interreligious violence and hatred. While religious extremism is…
Hinduism
How Hinduism Helps Tennis Player Rajeev Ram on the Court
Olympian Rajeev Ram shares how Hinduism helped him with tennis. Even as the descendants of Chinese immigrants to America have achieved great feats by being part…
Agnosticism
Putin’s Yarovaya Laws Violate Human Rights and Religious Freedom
Russian President Vladimir Putin Signs The Yarovaya Law, A Law That Violates Religious Freedom. On July 7, 2016, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the “Yarovaya laws,”…
Anglicanism
Not Just Scripture: Social and Political Issues Are Hot Topics in Churches
Church-goers find politics being discussed from pulpits. The presidential campaign fever has been caught by religious institutions too, with churchgoers saying that their clergy have started…
Hinduism
Hindus Prepare for Varalakshmi Vratam to Honor Lakshmi
History of Varalakshmi Vratam, the festival honoring Hindu god Lakshmi. Varalakshmi Vratam is a Hindu festival honoring the goddess Lakshmi, the wife of Lord Vishnu. What…
Hinduism
The Hindu Festival of Snakes – Nag Panchami
The rituals and significance of Nag Panchami. Hindu legend has it that Lord Krishna killed the mythical Kaliya, an enormous black serpent, in the Yamuna River.…
Hinduism
Three-Faced Stone Reveals the Last Jain Temple in Telangana
Inscriptions tell the story of how a temple for the 24th Jain Thirthankara, Sri Vardhamana Mahaveera, was constructed 850 years ago. Located in the Karimnagar district…
Catholicism
Bishop Donates A Kidney to Save the Life of a Hindu Man
Catholic Bishop Jacob Muricken will donate his kidney to help a man with kidney failure. A bishop in India is leading by example during the Year…