Hinduism
Peaceful Protest by Hindus Demanding Temple Near 16th Century Mosque
Over 200,000 monks and Hindu activists gather at Ayodhya to bring attention to construction of temple. On Sunday, over 200,000 monks and Hindu activists assembled in…
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Agnosticism
Religion is Losing Importance Among Americans
Only 20 percent of Americans said religion is a vital part of their lives. The Pew Research Center undertook two distinct surveys during the end of…
Hinduism
Tensions Running High in India as the Sabarimala Temple is Now Open to Menstruating Women
The Indian Supreme Court bans discriminatory practices The Indian state of Kerala is in the middle of a war between conservatives hell-bent on maintaining what they…
Christianity
London Mayoral Pick Shaun Bailey Under Fire for Discriminating Against Hindus and Muslims
Bailey, however, praises the black community for quick integration. Shaun Bailey, the conservative choice for London mayor, came under fire for comments he made in 2005.…
Hinduism
Ban on Women Entering Sabarimala Temple Has Been Lifted
A panel of five judges struck down the age-old ban on women entering Sabarimala Temple. Women, irrespective of whether they are menstruating or not, have the…
Agnosticism
A New Study in the UK Calls for the Renaming of Religious Education and Other Reforms Such as Teaching About Atheism
The Catholic Education Service rejected the report. The two-year-long study done by Commission on Religious Education concluded that Religious Education (RE) should be updated and re-branded…
Hinduism
Bali Cracks Down on Disrespectful Tourists
New rules for visiting temples have been put into place. The Deputy Governor of Bali, Oka Artha Sukawati, popularly known by the short name of Cok…
Hinduism
Texas GOP Apologizes For Hindu-Themed Campaign Ad
The ad equated a Hindu deity with the Republican Party. Republican leaders of Fort Bend County in Texas apologized for its campaign ad after it led…
Agnosticism
Americans Seeking God More Than Religion: What’s the Difference?
Searches for God are much more popular than searches for religion, but what does it mean? A quick Google Trends search will show that interest in…
Hinduism
Two Frogs were Married by Indian Governor to “Appease Gods”
The Frog Wedding Ritual Has Drawn Criticism Across The Country Minister of State for Women and Child Development Lalita Yadav has been in the headlines for…
Hinduism
Avtar Singh Khalsa Vows to Fight Persecution of Afghan Hindus and Sikhs
“I sacrifice myself for those of my brothers who have been through all kinds of pain and suffering.” Avtar Singh Khalsa will represent the small Sikh…
Hinduism
Everything You Need To Know About International Day of Yoga
The June 21 Global Event Is Not Just About Religion or Hinduism On June 21, hundreds of thousands of people will be twisting their bodies across…