Christianity
Is sexting a sin?
With apps like Snapchat on the rise, religious leaders respond to the recent phenomenon of sexting with definitions, judgments, and warnings about adultery. Human nature combined…
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Films
Tricycle Theatre in London to Host UK Jewish Film Festival in 2015
Amidst anti-semitism accusations, London’s Tricycle Theatre reversed its decision not to support the UK Jewish Film Festival and will host the event in 2015 Due to the…
Agnosticism
PEW Report: How Americans Feel About Religious Groups
Jews, Catholics & Evangelicals Rated Warmly, Atheists and Muslims More Coldly This piece originally appeared on PewForum.org Jews, Catholics and evangelical Christians are viewed warmly by…
Catholicism
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder Asks “Who Will Stand Up For The Christians?”
In an impassioned and humanist piece that transcends non-secular boundaries and speaks to anyone who loves humanity, Ronald S. Lauder ask’s in a New York Times…
Christianity
World and Religious leaders call for an end to ISIS, denouncing extremist violence
More than 10,000 Kurds in Hanover protest against the terror of ISIS in Iraq, August 16, 2014 As the group calling itself the Islamic State continues…
Islam
Wedding Between A Muslim and Jew Sparks Protests
Instead of well-wishes for a newlywed couple, a couple in Israel was faced with protests and ridicule on their wedding day. The individuals were angry over…
Christianity
How Religion Can Be the Solution for Israel and Palestine
Religion may be seen as a dividing factor between Israel and Palestine, but focusing on religion can also bring the warring sides together. It appears that…
Islam
UK Theatre Rejects Jewish Film Festival Over Israel-Palestine Conflict
The Tricycle Theatre in London faces criticism for refusing to host the upcoming UK Jewish Film Festival because it is supported by Israel’s Embassy. After seven…
Entertainment
Obama Nominates Rabbi David Saperstein for Religious Freedom Ambassador
Rabbi David Saperstein becomes the first non-Christian and Jewish American to be the U.S. Ambassador for Religious Freedom. The position for the U.S. Ambassador for Religious…
Issues
Hamas leader wants sovereign Palestinian state, calls for end to Israeli occupation
Hamas leader says Palestine and Jews can co-exist, but occupation must end. “We can co-exist with Jews, but not with military occupation”, says Hamas. Hamas leader…
Entertainment
Spain to Rectify 500-Year-Old Jewish Exile
Source: Flickr Spain hopes to rectify 500 year old exile by opening citizenship to wronged Jews. In 1492, Ferdinand and Isabella exiled all Jews living in Spain…
Entertainment
Zach Braff’s Jewish Roots Show In ‘Wish I Was Here’
Zach Braff’s New Movie ‘Wish I Was Here’ Inspired by Actor’s Jewish Upbringing Actor and director Zach Braff has once again put together an introspective film,…