Atheism
Atheist Minister Refuses to Leave the Christian United Church of Canada
Rev. Gretta Vosper, who has become atheist, is resisting efforts of those trying to fire her from the United Church of Canada. Rev. Gretta Vosper, who…
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Christianity
These are the Top 10 Cities With the Most Evangelical Christians in America
The American Values Atlas project has determined the metro areas with the largest percentage of Evangelical Christians in America. The Public Religion Research Institute’s American Values…
Entertainment
Turkish Bride and Groom Skip Wedding Reception, Feed 4,000 Syrian Refugees Instead
A Turkish couple inspired by a modern Islam movement spends their wedding day helping Syrian refugees in need. Instead of hosting a lavish party for family…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Declares Japan Nuclear Bombings a “Lasting Warning to Humanity”
Genbaku Dome, the only building let standing after the nuclear bomb was dropped on Hiroshima in 1945. The building remains as it was found to this…
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Entertainment
Laura Prepon Talks Scientology and Career at ‘Orange is the New Black’ Screening [Video]
View image | gettyimages.com Actress Laura Prepon was interviewed about Scientology at special screening of Orange is the New Black hosted by Netflix in New York…
Catholicism
A Catholic Nun “Didn’t Know She was Pregnant,” Gives Birth in Italy to Baby Boy
Despite vows of chastity, two Catholic pregnant nuns have given birth since 2014. In January 2015, a South American nun gave birth to a baby boy…
Religion News
First Japanese Church of Scientology ‘Ideal Org’ Opens in Tokyo, Japan
At the Church of Scientology Tokyo inauguration, Parliamentary and local Japanese leaders spoke to celebrate the efforts and contributions of Scientology’s programs during the 2011 natural…
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Aug 11, 2015
Entertainment
Will Your Church Use Facial Recognition Software to Track Your Church Attendance?
Recognition software used to track church members benefits churches, but raises privacy concerns. If you think that church matters are as old as its teachings, you’ll…
Entertainment
Will Marijuana be Protected as a Church of Cannabis Spiritual Sacrament Under RFRA laws?
The Church of Cannabis is expanding rapidly, but can marijuana hold up against the RFRA as a religious sacrament? Following the establishment of the First Church…
Christianity
Has Hipster Christianity lost its cool?
The Cool Churches: sermons held in bars and other “cool places” has lost its appeal. In 2010, Brett McCracken published his book Hipster Christianity: When Church…
Entertainment
Top 5 Reasons to Study Religion in College
Trying to decide what to study in college? Here are the Top 5 reasons to study religion. Are you a college student who is now on…
Entertainment
Fake Article About Belief in God Being a Mental Illness Sparks Scathing Critique on Religion
Fake News site News Nerd published a story linking belief in God to mental illness, Salon.com writer uses it to slam religion. The American Psychological Association…