Issues
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence Responds to RFRA Criticisms
After the nation retaliated against Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act, Gov. Mike Pence spoke to the press to assuage fears & announce an amendment. Indiana Gov.…
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Category: Religion News
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Christianity
California Christian Fraternity Shut Down for Banning Non-Christian Leaders
A Christian fraternity is in the middle of a religious debate after claiming to have been wrongfully removed by California State University, Stanilaus. The move comes…
Buddhism
17th Karmapa Talks Love and Apathy at Harvard University
Buddhist leader 17th Gyalwang Karmapa Ogyen T. Dorje visited the Harvard Divinity School where he discussed the value of love and the problems with apathy. Harvard…
Entertainment
Ayaan Hirsi Ali Believes it’s Time to Reform Islam
Ayaan Hirsi Ali, who is a former Muslim and a best-selling author, spoke openly about the Islamic religion on ABC’s This Week. Ayaan Hirsi Ali claims…
Entertainment
Where Does America Rank in terms of Religious Restrictions?
Pew Research conducted a study on religious restrictions worldwide. Where does America fall on the list? In their 6th annual research center study, PEW researchers looked…
Issues
Indiana’s RFRA Paves Way for Church of Cannabis
Bill Levin has officially established the First Church of Cannabis after Indiana passed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. In response to the Religious Freedom Restoration Act…
Catholicism
Millennials Observe Lenten Fast at Surprising Rates
Millennials observe the Lenten fast at surprising rates. They practice the Christian tradition more commonly than even their parents. Fasting (giving up certain kind of foods)…
Christianity
Nigeria Bridges Christians and Muslims by Electing Buhari
For the first time, Nigeria has democratically elected an opposition leader with Muslim Gen. Muhammadu Buhari defeating Christian Goodluck Jonathan. Challenger Gen. Muhammadu Buhari is leading…
Entertainment
Church of Scientology runs Twitter Ads in unison with ‘Going Clear’ Documentary Release
The Church of Scientology launched a public relations campaign on Twitter during HBO’s airing of a documentary pitted against Scientology. Alex Gibney’s controversial documentary, Going Clear:…
Islam
Federal Court orders FBI to Release Documents Regarding its Investigations into Muslim Communities
Following a Bay Area federal ruling, the FBI has been compelled to release intelligence documents that details how the bureau investigates and run surveillance on Muslim…
Anglicanism
Holy Week is in full swing
These seven days go through the various events as Jesus made his way to the cross. Holy Week starts off with Palm Sunday and ends with…
Islam
Germanwings Co-Pilot Has Religion Questioned After Crash
After the Germanwings crash that killed 150 people, many were quick to question Andreas Lubitz’s religion, a question with serious social implications. Andreas Lubitz, the co-pilot…