Issues
Equal Prayer Rights Protest at Western Wall Turns Violent
Fights broke out at the Western Wall over the failure to allow Jews of all denominations and genders the right to pray together at this significant…
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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…
Judaism
A Surge of British Jews Affected by Holocaust are Trying to Move to Germany
Descendants of Jews who suffered the Holocaust are seeking German citizenship after Brexit. British Jews, descendants of Jews who fled Germany during the Nazi Era, are…
Christianity
Trump Writes a Prayer for Jerusalem’s Western Wall
Donald Trump sends a handwritten prayer to the sacred Western Wall. In a move that has received mixed comments from supporters and critics, America’s Republican nominee…
Islam
Jerusalem’s Temple Mount Gets Snubbed in UNESCO Resolution
New UNESCO resolution ignores Judaism’s connection to Temple Mount The World Heritage Committee of UNESCO has approved a resolution on October 26 regarding the conservation status…
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…
Judaism
The Jewish Holidays Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah
Jews observe Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah this week. Right after the celebration of the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles or Sukkot, two equally, if not more,…
Christianity
Site of Moses’ Death Reopens After 10-Year-Long Restoration Process
Memorial site where Moses saw the Promised Land reopens Moses, one of the most of the important figures to Jews, Christians and Muslims for his pivotal…
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
What Religion Does Nobel Prize Winner Bob Dylan Practice?
Agnostic, Christian, Jewish: Iconic songwriter Bob Dylan has been called all of these, but the question doesn’t have a clear answer. Bob Dylan fans have always…
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…
Issues
Attorneys File Case Against Jewish Leaders to Save Chickens from Jewish Atonement Ritual
Attorneys file federal case requesting a ban on slaughter of chickens for Jewish holiday Kapparot. A lawsuit has been filed against Jewish leaders in Orange County…